Beauty & The Beast Pop-Up Book

5C Illustrated by Roland Pym. A Peepshow Book. Original edition, 1947.

Notes

Beauty and the Beast is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a kind and selfless young woman named Beauty, who offers to live with a fearsome Beast in exchange for her father’s freedom. Over time, Beauty grows to see beyond the Beast’s frightening exterior and comes to love him for his kindness and humanity. In a transformative act of love, this affection breaks the Beast’s curse, revealing him to be a handsome prince. The tale explores themes of inner beauty, redemption, and the power of compassion, and has endured for centuries through countless adaptations across cultures and media.

The Peepshow Books edition of Beauty and the Beast is a charming and visually engaging version designed for children, featuring a unique accordion-fold “peepshow” format. When opened, the book reveals layered, three-dimensional scenes that create a theatrical diorama effect, allowing readers to quite literally “peek” into the story. These editions are known for their clever paper engineering and vivid illustrations, making classic tales like Beauty and the Beast come alive in a tactile, immersive way. Combining storytelling with playful design, Peepshow Books editions are both nostalgic keepsakes and creative introductions to timeless stories.

Description 

Folds into a 360 degrees panorama view with three dimensional pop-up images on each page to create a six scene story. Blue binding. Fully colored.