Kubla Kahn: A Pop-Up Version by Nick Bantock

Experience Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s masterpiece like never before in Kubla Khan: A Pop-Up Version of Coleridge’s Classic, a breathtaking marriage of classic verse and paper mechanics envisioned and engineered by master illustrator Nick Bantock. Published in 1994 by Viking Books, this rare, collectible vintage hardcover breathes three-dimensional life into the legendary, opium-induced dream world of Xanadu.

Description

Step into the “stately pleasure-dome” with this stunning literary keepsake. Celebrated artist Nick Bantock—creator of the bestselling Griffin & Sabine trilogy—uses his signature intricate, antiquarian art style to illustrate Coleridge’s hauntingly beautiful poem.

Every turn of the page unfolds a new, meticulous paper-engineered landscape. Watch the sacred river Alph plunge through caverns measureless to man, and feel the sublime mystery of the romantic chasm. Perfect for poetry lovers, art enthusiasts, and serious collectors of moveable books, this unique edition transforms a classic piece of Romantic literature into a tangible, theatrical experience.

Product Features & Specifications

Art & Engineering: Features 6 elaborate main pop-up pages alongside a smaller interactive pop-up element.
Format: Hardcover / Small Glazed Boards (issued without a dust jacket).
Dimensions: 6.3″ x 8.3″ x 0.68″ — compact and perfectly sized for a display shelf.
Page Count: 12 pages of thick, durable cardboard and paper construction.
Publication Date: 1994.
ISBN-10: 0670852422 | ISBN-13: 9780670852420.