Bicycles Pop-Up Book

Here at Rene Herse, we strongly believe that bicycle books should be fun. Few cycling books in recent times have been more fun than this bicycle pop-up book. What a brilliant idea: Chart the history of bicycles in nine meticulously crafted pop-up scenes. Starting with the Baron von Drais on his balance bike all the way to urban hipsters on their fixies. In between, there are high-wheelers and the first safety bikes, a young couple touring on a tandem in the 1930s, Tour de France racers, mountain bikers and more.

Dominique Ehrhard is a well-known master of the craft, and his pop-ups are whimsical, yet carefully designed. Bikes and riders are depicted in a life-like manner, evidence of Ehrhard’s keen eye and love for the subject matter. The pop-ups are clever—it’s fun to see an entire peloton unfold—but not overly complicated, so they work reliably even after being opened many times. The texts are short, but informative and full of humor. They perfectly complement the pop-ups.

What’s most refreshing about the book is that it shows cycling in all its variety. Everybody cycles, whether for sport, travel, commuting or just because it’s fun. We’ve enjoyed this book so much that we’ve decided to add it to the Rene Herse bookstore. Add it to your order to save on shipping, or just get it as a stand-alone. It’s a perfect gift for cyclists of all ages, too.

More information:

• $ 20
• 18.0 x 12.5 cm (7.1 x 4.9 in)
• 18 pages
• Published in 2024
• Get your copy from the Rene Herse bookstore