Origami is an ancient Japanese craft that has grown into a a 21st century art form. In this book, traditional classics, such as the famous Japanese crane sit side-by-side with modern pieces designed... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This is the book that got me into origami. I couldn't recommend it more for somebody who wants to begin origami. It contains many models suitable for the beginner, and some hard enough to aspire to. It has a great section "A Gallery of Origami Masterpieces" that I used to think were amazing. I still think they are great, but have a greater appreciation of what is possible with origami.
pretty good
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is probably one of the best origami books I've found in English.
Welcome to The Wonderful World of Origami!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
What a better way to start downn the road to paper folding paradise than with this awesome step-by-step, super easy to follow guide (great for beginners)! Ranging from the traditional crane to the slightly more complex elephant; every step of each model is shown in full color, along with the finished product. Also included is a wonderful background on the history and influence of origami in today's modern culture. Don't forget to try the kissing lips!
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