Sam Ita studied graphic design at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and has developed a successful career as a paper engineer and author. He worked with Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart, collaborating on many bestselling pop-up books including America the Beautiful and Encyclopedia Prehistorica, and has produced Christmas cards for the Museum of Modern Art. Sam draws inspiration from comics, origami and machines, applying his craft to publishing, advertising, animation, display and toy design. His creations include Christmas Tree In-a-Box and Flying Dragons Paper Airplane Kit. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.