Bringing Origami to Life (Dover Origami Papercraft) [Paperback]

John Montroll (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Origami Papercraft | Publication Date: May 27, 1999

An abundance of diagrammed instructions help paperfolders create 25 fascinating creatures, with all models keyed according to difficulty — from the easiest (a duck and a swan) to more challenging projects (crocodile, ibis, parrot, kangaroo, hippopotamus, and even a horse with rider).

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (May 27, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486407144
• ISBN-13: 978-0486407142
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,208,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The main theme: A collection of seamless-back models, December 19, 1999

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Sen Peng Eu "ESP=Math+Music+Literature" (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) - See all my reviews
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In recent years, we can find that every book of Montroll is trying to solve a technic problem of origami. "Origami in side out" creates models of two colors using of a single paper, "Mythological creatures and Chinese zodiac" struggles to make creating animals a routine formula. And this new book is trying to make "seamless back" animals. Models in his former book "Origami sculpture" are excellent, despite almost of them are not seamless-backed. Now in this book Montroll shows us how to fold legs, head and tail from the edges of a paper, leaving the center to be the back. At the same time Montroll continues to make creating models a nature and understandable process. This is a different approach from other BASE-based folders. Besides, when folding in wet, effects of models in this book are well. However, I think this approach can be more mature, for some aethetic reason .

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More of the same, March 9, 2000

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This review is from: Bringing Origami to Life (Dover Origami Papercraft) (Paperback)

Montroll's books usually rate 5 stars when compared with other origami books in the market but when compared with his other books, it rates only 3 stars, or average, hence the title, "more of the same". People who have folded many of Montroll's models would know what I mean.

I have all if not most of Montroll's books. His later books generally do not rate higher than "Origami for the Enthusiast" or "Animal Origami for the Enthusiast".

I would prefer if he is able to put in at least three or more extra complex models like his lobster, crab and stegosaurus in every new book he produces.

This book generally follows the same pattern as most of his books and the models are in the intermediate range. The wet folding technique mentioned in the book does not raise this book above his other books (note I compare with his other books, not origami books in general). I did not see any new models which makes me excited and wanted to fold immediately. I will probably keep this book for a slow day.

If you are new to Montroll's models, this book would interest you and recommended. If not, it depends on you, a Montroll fan or not. The usual topics are there. Montroll's models are usually easy to follow and fold and a worthwhile book to purchase for those who have not seen that many Montroll's books.

John Montroll, if you are reading this, I am waiting for Montroll to produce a book on origami insects and/or origami vehicles. Remember to add at least 3 super complex models to satisfy old time fans like me.

Thanks.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another collections of Montroll., November 16, 1999

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Sen Peng Eu "ESP=Math+Music+Literature" (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) - See all my reviews
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It's merely an another collection of models by Montroll. Most of them ranked about above-med difficulty level. While it's a good book for new folders, I really hope I can find some challenges in it (but I fail). In my opinion, as a famous folder, Montroll should as well develope some new models as show his long-time devotees(like me) some incredible ones. Besides, origami art has been developed to a splendid state, but, alas, this newest book of a international renowned folder cannot reflect this. After all, we have had enough elephants, birds, cats and dogs from Montroll and other folders.