Origami [Paperback]

Hideaki Sakata (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 1984

The perfect can't-fail book of origami. Even people who have tried origami and decided they were all thumbs can now succeed.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

H Sakata is a Kodansha International author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 66 pages
• Publisher: Japan Publications Trading (June 15, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870405802
• ISBN-13: 978-0870405808
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #288,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Origami book for beginners!, July 15, 2000

By 

Frances Acheson (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Origami (Paperback)

This book teaches origami using colorful photographs instead of line drawings. This method allows the reader to see easily and clearly whether to fold to the front or back, and exactly what the paper should look like after each step, in "real life." The origami projects are grouped by the "base" figure needed for each, so the reader can learn each "base" and then choose which final figure to complete. This book demonstrates that many different origami figures actually start from the same beginning folds, which makes it easier to learn new ones, and eventually you could even make your own original creations. The book includes all the traditional figures that the word "origami" brings to mind. Complete photographic instructions are included for every figure, on every page. With this book there is no risk of wasting your money just to find a few scattered photos, and a lot of nearly useless line drawings, which is typical of many other origami books. I had always been frustrated by origami; since childhood I have periodically purchased beautiful paper and interesting-looking books, only to put the paper on a shelf to collect dust because the instructions were too difficult. But with this book, it was so fun and easy to understand the instructions, I ran out of paper and had buy more! If you buy this book, your only problem will be where to put all the figures....

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best origami book on the market, August 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Origami (Paperback)

This beginning origami book delivers what you wish every origami book had: absolutely clear instructions, taking you step by step through each figure offered. The photographs are precisely taken to illustrate exactly how to fold the paper and how the figure looks from several angles at various stages. There is absolutely no confusion. In addition, the book shows how with the same initial folds, one can branch off into several different figures. At our public library, we hold origami workshops for children twice a year, and this is our text. My only criticism would be with the binding: we wear out our copies within a couple of years!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners to Origami, November 20, 1999

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Lara F. Morgan (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Origami (Paperback)

This book is great for beginners. Every fold is shown, which is not true of more advanced books.