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The Complete Book of Origami

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Hours of enjoyment await with this big book of origami fun. Whether you're an experienced paperfolder or you're just entering the origami world, you'll find 37 captivating models galore right here, in all their well-illustrated glory. Robert J. Lang, a veteran origami artist, accompanies his step-by-step directions with more than 1,000 detailed drawings, plus a photograph of the finished model. Start with a kangaroo, a nun, a rocket, or a bust of King Tut. Advance to a dragonfly, a dinosaur, a winged Pegasus, or a cicada. By the end, you'll be making action folds — models with moving parts that re-create flapping birds, rowing ships, and fiddling violinists. The author includes an introduction to the history of origami, plus helpful hints on tools and materials and a key to the folding symbols.

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The Complete Book of Origami

Author

Robert J. Lang

Publisher

Dover Publications

Format

Paperback

Pages

160

Size

9.06 x 0.39 x 11.81 inches

ISBN

978-0486258379

About the author

Robert J. Lang

Robert J. Lang has been an avid student of origami for some forty years and is now recognized as one of the world’s leading masters of the art. He is one of the pioneers of the cross-disciplinary marriage of origami with mathematics and organized the 2006 Fourth International Meeting on Origami in Science, Mathematics, and Education at Caltech. He has consulted on applications of origami to medical devices, air-bag design, and space telescopes. He is the author or co-author of nine books, numerous articles on origami, and lectures on the connections between origami, mathematics, science, and technology.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Michael M. ★★★★★

I picked this up as a total beginner and the diagrams for the simpler models were clear enough that my first crane actually looked like a crane. With 37 models to work through, it's going to keep me busy for a long time.

Claire U. ★★★★★

My kids and I have barely put this down since it arrived—37 models means there’s always something new to try, whether we want a quick cup or a challenge. The instructions are clear enough that even our first attempt actually looked like the picture.

Isabella H. ★★★★★

I've been folding for years, and this book still surprised me—37 models range from simple frogs to complex cranes, so there's always something new to try. The instructions are clear enough for a beginner but keep an experienced folder engaged.