Origami for Beginners

The title of this book is very misleading. While some of the models may be suitable for beginners, and much of the actual *folding* of modules may be fairly straight-forward, most of this book involves modular models which are quite difficult to assemble. In fact, some seem to require brute force, stretching to the tearing point (or beyond!) to put the model together. The diagrams are not always as self-explanatory as the author seems to think, and there's little if any text to help the novice folder along. For folders accustomed to the elegant clarity and smooth assembly of the modular models of Tomoko Fuse, this book can be frustrating. That said, there are many good things as well, and any devotee of modulars will want to own this book as well, especially considering the price. In sum, I decided to up my rating from 3 to 4 stars since this is a great value for the money. But NOT for beginners!