David Carter; Noelle Carter; E. T. A. Hoffmann — The Nutcracker

London, Simon & Schuster UK Ltd, 2001. First edition. Hardback. The first UK edition of this beautifully illustrated children's pop-up book depicting the classic festive story of 'The Nutcracker', created by David and Noella Carter. The first UK edition, first impression with a complete numberline. First published in American by Little Simon in 2000, and as a limited edition in the same year. Illustrated with vibrant colour pop-up illustrations, with paper engineering by David Carter and Rick Morrison. This work features an adaptation of Hoffmann's beloved festive story of 'The Nutcracker' by David and Noella Carter. The interactive story features intricate pop-up scenes and moving elements. In the publisher's original pictorial covers. In the publisher's original pictorial hardback. Externally lovely. Internally firmly bound with scattered spotting, a small bookplate belonging to 'Megan and Michael Dawson' to pp. 1 and slight discolouration to the hinges. Pop-up elements in excellent condition with only minor small closed tears to pp. 10 at the joint of the flap. Moving elements in full working order. Near Fine . Ill.: David Carter; Rick Morrison. Near Fine .