This Book is a Camera

This working camera in a pop-up book is a fun and educational way to learn about the basic principles of photography. The book concisely explains- while actively demonstrating- how a structure as humble as a folded piece of paper can tap into the intrinsic properties of light to produce a photograph. Easily turn a room in your home into a darkroom and process photos using household supplies. The book measures 9 x 7 inches and includes a working paper camera with a pinhole lens, a lightproof bag with five sheets of photo paper, and development instructions. This book will ship on or after December 1st, 2025.

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This Book is a Camera

Designer

Kelli Anderson

Author

Kelli Anderson

Format

Hardcover

Size

9 x 7.25 Inches (2 Pages + Film)

Origin

China

About the author

Kelli Anderson

Kelli Anderson is an American graphic artist and paper engineer who works with a wide range of mediums including infographics, branding design, pop up books and risograph animations. She has taught art and graphic design at Cooper Union, NYU, and SFPC, given a TED talk on disruptive art, and has published 3 books.a