Beautiful Origami [Paperback]

Zülal Aytüre-Scheele (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1990

Thirty-two magnificent figures—all photographed in full color—including tropical birds, jungle animals, butterflies, dinosaurs, and more. “No more wondering about what to do on a rainy day....Well photographed.”—Booklist.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080697382X
• ISBN-13: 978-0806973821
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,004,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The animals in this book were easy to make and really cool!, June 7, 1999

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This review is from: Beautiful Origami (Paperback)

The things that I liked about this book were the color pictures and the animals were neat. What I didn't like was the fact that on some of the animals they would skip a step or do it wrong and it would confuse you. I liked the book well enough to buy it and I have seen a lot of origami books that were not as good.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible written instructions, mediocre pictures, May 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Beautiful Origami (Paperback)

This is the worst origami book I have ever used (or in its case, attempted to use). The directions are horribly unclear; it seems that this author thinks that whatever she means, she can say "open it to the top". Four completely different folds she describes as opening it to the top. My, that's not helpful. Also, you just have to guess if valley or mountain folds are meant, because for both identical dashed lines are used and both are described as "fold". It's terribly confusing to have to make models just by looking at the pictures, when several folds can yield identical-looking results from the camera's angle, thus leaving the folder with all sorts of superfluous creases and frustration. In short, do not buy this book! I wouldn't even waste my time checking it out of the library.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not "traditional" origami, but great results, February 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Beautiful Origami (Paperback)

Lots of beautiful animals in this book, as the title implies. However, often the written instructions were not clear, making it easier to look at the photographs to figure out the step. The photos were outstanding! If you get this book, write notes to yourself on each step so you remember the next time! I didn't like the fact that you had to cut and glue some of them, but they turned out so nice, I was willing to overlook this fact!