Origami Sculptures [Paperback]

John Montroll (Author)

Book Description

Series: Origami | Publication Date: July 1, 1990

Easy-to-follow instructions for creating paper models of a swan, walrus, dachshund, penguin, peacock, camel, rhinoceros, panda, and 16 other subjects. Every finished sculpture is shown in a photograph. Includes explanation of folding symbols and brief history of origami.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; 2 edition (July 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486265870
• ISBN-13: 978-0486265872
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #854,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The FINEST book of Montroll!!, November 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Origami Sculptures (Paperback)

In this book Montroll not only makes some of the best animal models so far but also creates systems of folding 4-leg animals and 6-leg insects. The folding steps in each model are very natural, with great logic and wits. Montroll is so scintillating in these designs that he creates 2 outstanding origami bases, Montroll's Dog base and Montroll's Insect base. In application of these 2 bases many vivid animals (REALLY VIVID!) are folded and exhibited. Other animals are well-designed too, including a cock, a penguin from the front side, etc. In my opinion, this is the finest among Montroll's origami books.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent detail, June 30, 1999

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#1 D.C. fan Gene ([e-mail]) (Stone Mountain, Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Origami Sculptures (Paperback)

This, in my opinion, is Montroll's best book out there. The small details of the models are superb, especially the panda bear and the camel. Most of the animals stand up by themselves and make great displays.

12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book by Montroll, January 5, 2001

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Mary Jo Sminkey "dog trainer and web programmer" (Durham, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Origami Sculptures (Paperback)

If you like John's origami books, this one is a must! I would rate it as my favorite of all of his, and that's saying a lot. In addition to the models mentioned by others, this book has the two bases in it, which I found particularly fun to play with on my own. I used the dog base to fold my own versions of about a dozen different dog breeds. I'm sure any experienced folder could come up with others!