SimSalaBim
Contributors: Carle, Eric, artist; Pear Whistle Press
Publisher: Pear Whistle Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: [Red Hook, N.Y]
Language: eng
Subjects: Artists' books; Color in art; Numbers in art; Toy and movable books; Specimens
Other titles: Sim Sala Bim
Description: "SimSalaBim is an exploration of the magic of color and the mystery of numbers by Eric Carle and Werner Pfeiffer."--Page [3].
Notes: Title from page [1], is hidden under a mounted illustration by Eric Carle.

"Sim Sala Bim is the Nordic cousin of 'Abracadabra' and 'Hocus Pocus.' Like them, it is used as the transforming phrase in a magician's act. Originally part of a Danish children's song, the expression Sim Sala Bim was adopted by Dante the Magician (Harry August Jansen, 1883-1955), who made it the trademark slogan in his popular conjurer's act and thus coined a new hallmark expression of magic."--Block 1.

"Sim Sala Bim was published in 2014 by Pear Whistle Press in collaboration with Eric Carle. Production and design by Werner Pfeiffer ... There are 40 numbered and signed copies plus 3 artist proofs."--Colophon (mounted to bottom of box).

Leaves, numbered 0-9, are designed to be folded, which reveals a unique color field, hand painted by Eric Carle.

Blocks are covered with printed paper, containing quotes of artists relative to color.

Photo CD contains images of the blocks and leaves in various formations.

Housed in a linen covered, drop spine box as issued. The top of the box has a square hole cut into it, exposing the illustration, which masks the title page.

Rare Book copy: No. 30; signed by Eric Carle and Werner Pfeiffer.