Create nearly 40 striking paper figures with clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams. Features simple to advanced objects: cube, parrot, rabbit, seagull, cuckoo clock, rocket, mouse, elephant, violinist, Viking ship, and many more.
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65 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book starts off so well with great written instructions and clear diagrams. However, the author too quickly abandons the beginner by shortening the written directions and cutting out parts of the diagrams which we've supposedly already learned. Also, he states in the beginning that the shaded sides of the diagram will indicate which side of the paper you're looking at (most paper is white on one side and colored on the other) but only in the first diagram and in a few other advanced ones does he do this. Plus, I believe that he starts a few off wrongly by telling the wrong side of the paper to start with.
On the good side, the structures quickly build off of the folds of the previous one so you can master various folds and apply them to the next. The beginner form, the mouse, is really cute. Not a bad book on origami but I believe I'll need to add another book to my collection in order to get further along.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great book-but only if you are already familair with origami. You cannot simply look at the diagrams, as Lang has made the text descriptions almost more important than the visual descriptions. The cuckoo clock is by far one of the most advanced models I've ever seen in a book-but there are some easier models as well. Most people will be able to find SOMEthing to make, but I would only suggest this book for a NON-beginner.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The models in this book are among those that most impress my friends when I make them. Nobody else has a full grand piano, with moving pianist. Certainly it requires a piece of paper of unusual dimensions, but Lang still holds true to the artifice of Western origami: no cuts.
The models in this book certainly cannot be considered for beginners, but the cuckoo clock alone is worth the price of the book. Be prepared to use some tweezers, though. :-)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not for the faint of heart, nor easily frustrated...
... I've owned this book for 17 years, and with a collection of 50+ Origami books, I still find this one to be the most intimidating. Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. E. Acevedo
accomplished origami artist
I found this book when I younger as my origami skills were developing. my first origami book was a beginner level that I found in my grandfathers old house as he was moving to a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by scorpiohm78
Definitely not for beginner origami folders unless you're diligent!
I haven't tried folding all of the models that are included, but this book offers step by step diagrams with written directions at the bottom of the page, which can be helpful for... Read more
Published 4 months ago by corle014
One of my favorite origami books!
Dr Lang is known for how amazing and details his works tend to be. While this is his fame and his life, it is also a downside to many origami artists. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Matthew Brown
Great
i bought it as a gift for my nephews (6 and 8). i didn't see the book, but the kids love it (with some assistance from their mom).
Published 11 months ago by H. Bui
Not my favorite
This book isn't bad. What I don't like about it is that the instructions are all at the bottoms of the pages instead of having each step's diagram near the text. Read more
Published 13 months ago by meaganElise9
A- INCOMPLETE
This is not a "complete book of origami" it is a handbook for advanced students. A complete book would include the classic bases and traditional models. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Sheherazahde
good buy
This is a product that I purchased for a friend. It shipped on time and it was exactly what my friend was looking for. Thanks again!
Published 18 months ago by Lekesia D Smith
Never done origami, book was great!
I've never done any origami, and the text and pictures make each step very clear. Many of his pictures show difficult folds in progress so you have an idea of how the doozy folds... Read more
Published 21 months ago by T. Clarkson
Big challenge:)
I love it.I am totally in love with origami.The book is very helpful but you need a patient.The origami inside are not very easy but that's the point:)Step by step I try to do my... Read more
Published on December 28, 2009 by Denitsa Blyangova
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