Gérard Lo Monaco - Jeux D'enfance Pop-Up Book

Step into a world of wonder with Gérard Lo Monaco – Jeux d’Enfance Pop-Up Book. This stunning pop-up book is a playful celebration of childhood, design, and imagination—brought to life by renowned illustrator and paper engineer Gérard Lo Monaco. Inspired by the iconic toys and puppets of modernist designer Ladislav Sutnar, Jeux d’Enfance transforms artistic history into a magical, hands-on experience through the art of folding and cutting.

Each of the 16 beautifully crafted spreads reveals 15 intricate pop-ups, unfolding in a mesmerizing leporello format. Bold gouache illustrations, created using stencil techniques, burst with vibrant color, clean lines, and optical delight. When fully extended, the book stretches an impressive 16 feet, turning reading into an immersive visual journey. Made from 230 gsm FSC-certified kraft paper, every page reflects Lo Monaco’s masterful balance of precision, sustainability, and creativity. Designed as a single piece of paper with no waste, the pop-ups showcase perfect harmony between positive and negative space—an elegant dance of form and illusion.

Designed in 2023, Jeux d’Enfance is both a collectible art object and a joyful tribute to play, design, and paper engineering. Perfect for art lovers, design enthusiasts, and anyone who still believes in a little magic.

Open it once—and you’ll want to open it again and again.

Details 

• Material: 230 gsm FSC certified Kraft, gouache illustrations
• Leporello book, 16 spreads with 15 pop-ups 5.75" x 7.1",
• All pages spread out measure 16' 5"
• Dimension: 5.75" x 7.1"