{"product_id":"bookano-stories-no-1-edited-by-s-louis-giraud-1st-edition","title":"Bookano Stories No. 1, Edited by S. Louis Giraud — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Strand Publications, [1934]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, unpaginated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The pictorial paper-covered boards remain notably bright, with rubbing and wear primarily isolated to the extremities, most notably the corners and the head and tail of the spine. Unlike many copies that suffer heavy loss or complete splitting, the spine backstrip remains largely intact and robust. Internally, the binding is secure with a tight, square text block. The pages are clean with only minor age-toning and mild occasional spotting. Crucially, the fragile, chromolithograph pop-up models (such as the showcased \"Gorgeous Butterfly\") are completely intact, functional, and retain their striking vibrancy, escaping the heavy creasing and tearing typical of movable children's books from this era. A highly respectable, well-preserved example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a first edition of the inaugural \u003ci\u003eBookano Stories\u003c\/i\u003e annual (No. 1), edited by S. Louis Giraud. Published in the mid-1930s, the \u003ci\u003eBookano\u003c\/i\u003e series marked a significant milestone in twentieth-century children's literature. These volumes were recognised as some of the first truly \"automatic\" books; rather than requiring the reader to manually pull tabs or lift flaps, the simple act of turning the page revealed a fully formed, three-dimensional pop-up that could be viewed from multiple angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific volume features a wealth of lively verse and stories alongside three full-page colour plates and six intricate pop-up models, including 'In The Jungle', 'The Goblin Carpenters' Shop', and 'Dick Turpin's Ride'. Due to the fragile, interactive nature of these books, they were frequently loved to destruction by their original owners. Finding a complete, working copy on the open market with its pop-ups intact and functioning smoothly is increasingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into a magical world of mid-twentieth-century wonder with \u003ci\u003eBookano Stories No. 1\u003c\/i\u003e. Edited by the pioneering S. Louis Giraud, this charming collection seamlessly blends whimsical fairy tales, lively verse, and engaging adventure stories with groundbreaking \"automatic\" pop-up illustrations. As you turn the pages, vibrant, three-dimensional scenes literally spring to life, from a gorgeous butterfly sipping nectar to a bustling goblin carpenter's shop. An innovative work of interactive children's literature, this enchanting annual promises to delight readers and collectors alike with its enduring magic and historical charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54595324117331,"sku":"5099","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260811_114925.jpg?v=1786793106","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/bookano-stories-no-1-edited-by-s-louis-giraud-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}