Paper Peepshows: The Jacqueline & Jonathan Gestetner Collection

Hardback. This stunning volume chronicles the history of charming and intricate paper peepshows—miniature theatrical scenes that captivated audiences from the early 19th century. Emerging simultaneously in Vienna, London, and Paris during the 1820s, these collectable curiosities were crafted entirely from paper and offered viewers a delightful sense of depth and perspective. Each piece featured in the book is accompanied by detailed descriptions, along with insightful historical and cultural commentary that brings the era—and the art form—to life.