Call me Ishmael. Three of the most famous words in all literature, they begin Herman Melvilles masterpiece, Moby-Dick. Now, the epic saga of Captain Ahabs obsessive quest for the white whale comes vividly to life in this three-dimensional graphic novel, the first of its kind. This phenomenal work is the creation of multi-talented artist Sam Ita, apprentice to Robert Sabuda, one of the worlds master paper engineers. Every amazing element is awe-inspiring: theres not just one pop-up per spread, but several, surrounded by colourful comic book-style panels that convey the storys drama. Some of the pop-ups are huge & incredibly detailed, like the Pequod itself, which rises gloriously from the page, complete with rigging & flying flag. Others, smaller but no less wonderful, hide beneath flaps & folds. In one instance, readers actually get to look through a 3-D periscope & see Ishamel through the lens, drifting in the ocean. The quality of Itas paper engineering is nothing short of breathtaking
- & will carry you off on an unforgettable adventure.