Then and now: Evolution of Movable Books (analysis, their type, and its interactivity)

Abstract

The following paper is discussing the evolution of movable books and interactivity. It introduces the topic and talks about why the author decided to write about this specific subject. As the practical project of the diploma is a book for children based on the poem “Locomotive” by Julian Tuwim, we will find therefore, a short overview or illustrations done before. Further the topic of children’s book progresses, giving a short genesis of the book, children’s literature and beginning of movable books for children. Later we are given short division of books regarding the age. After that we are guided through different types of movable books like: volvelles, flap books, paper doll books, tab books and pop up books (showing that augmented reality is just another pop up). There is also a discussion concerning the interactive books and how movable books can be considered as forerunners of those. The aspect of digital devices and interactivity are analyzed, with a conclusion that in today’s world it is not a matter of escaping the technology but rather adapting it to our needs.