November 17th is Guinness World Records Day — which means that aspiring history-makers the globe over have chosen today to tackle their various challenges. Among the new records that have already been set are largest tea bag, fastest time to burst three hot water bottles, and heaviest vehicle pulled by the hair. As impressive as all that is, what really catches our eye is the world’s largest 3D painting — a 9601-square-foot mural in London, painted by Joe Hill of 3D Joe and Max and sponsored by Reebok. [via Yahoo!; Image via Hungeree]
This Chilean artist is blowing our minds. 20-year-old Fredo has been dabbling in 3D art for years, photographing his graphite drawings with just the right lighting and angle so that a viewer can barely differentiate between what’s drawn and what’s real. Seriously, we’re pretty sure there’s a tiny elephant bursting through his desk. Fredo’s own hand is often incorporated into the frame, putting an interactive twist on his already fascinating art. Ever wanted to twiddle Dali’s mustache? Fredo has. Enjoy a selection of his 3D drawings after the jump, then check out Fredosis.com for more.
Waldo “Wally” Hunt, the man responsible for the modern renaissance of the pop-up book industry, passed away earlier this month at the age of 88. After selling his West Coast-based advertising agency in the early ’60s, Hunt ended up in New York City. Disillusioned with his company’s fate, Hunt looked for a new passion. He found it on Fifth Avenue when he caught a glimpse of a Czechoslovakian children’s pop-up book in a toy store window. From that moment on, Hunt essentially became the pop-up business.
He started Graphics International and, using his business savvy, produced a series of pop-up ads as part of a magazine campaign for Wrigley’s gum. After a few advertising-related ventures, Hunt sold Graphics International, moved back west, and opened Intervisual Books, a publishing firm that would dominate the market for decades, counting Disney among its clients. A dedicated collector of pop-up art, Hunt owned more than 4,000 antique and contemporary works.
Check out 10 of our favorite pop-up books after the jump.
