The Pop-Up Book of Gnomes by Wil Huygen & Rien Poortvliet [FIRST EDITION] 1979 • Harry N. Abrams

The Pop-Up Book of Gnomes by Wil Huygen and illustrated by Rien Poortvliet 

FIRST EDITION [1979] HARRY N. ABRAMS

True 1st of this rare pop-up book adaptation of the classic art book and inspiration for David the Gnome.   

Fully functional copy with all pop-ups clean, in tact and in full working order!

Large hardcover with windowed cover in very good condition.  *Note- first [title] page has a few stains and a tape remainder mark near copyright info.  Otherwise, very good. 

All subsequent pages are clean with minimal wear.  All pop-ups are fully functional!  Cover is clean, and binding is tight. 

Pop-up book adaptation of the 1977 classic.  Abrams launched Gnomes into the hearts of Americans in 1977 and quickly racked up astrognomic sales in bookstores across the country, ultimately achieving a 62-week run on the New York Times best-seller list. 

Did you know that gnome couples always have twin children? Or that a gnome is seven times as strong as a human? Do you want to hear some gossip from the gnome who knew Rembrandt? Dutch artist Rien Poortvliet's charming illustrations and physician Wil Huygen's detailed observations of the gnomes' habits, anatomy, and lifestyle are a delight for readers of all ages. Children will adore the gnome family's underground home and the constant interaction with animals; adults will appreciate the tongue-in-cheek scientific data. Gnomebody is immune to the gnomes' tremendous appeal--and a whole new generation is waiting to love them for the first time!