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Karakuri: How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move Paperback – March 16, 2010
| Keisuke Saka (Author) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author |
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Originally published in Japan, Karakuri is an introduction to the simple mechanisms, such as gears, cranks, cams, and levers, used to bring to life these amazing moving paper models or automata. Included are pull-out pages for you to use to construct your own moving models of the different types of gears. These models serve as the basis for designing your own karakuri or may just be admired on their own.
Detailed explanations, accompanied by diagrams, explain the physics behind how karakuri move and operate, so you really learn about the properties of the different types of gears and cams. And to inspire you, also included are four fun, full-color karakuri models designed by the author, a well-known paper engineer. Printed on pull-out pages and easily assembled, the projects include a whimsical tea-serving robot, an amusing penguin perched on an iceberg and trying to fly, a delightful peek-a-boo-playing teddy bear, and a mesmerizing train that goes around on a track and through a tunnel!
With complete directions, fourteen full-size models, and the science behind the craft revealed, Keisuke Saka's book is a unique introduction to an ancient art and a perfect gift for creative and imaginative minds.
- Print length144 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSt. Martin's Griffin
- Publication dateMarch 16, 2010
- Grade level8 - 12
- Reading age13 - 17 years
- Dimensions8.52 x 0.63 x 10.85 inches
- ISBN-100312566697
- ISBN-13978-0312566692
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KEISUKE SAKA is a paper engineer and graphic designer based in Japan. He co-owns a design firm, has exhibited his paper models at a number of museums, and has published many automata kits.
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- Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin (March 16, 2010)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 144 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0312566697
- ISBN-13 : 978-0312566692
- Reading age : 13 - 17 years
- Grade level : 8 - 12
- Item Weight : 1.51 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.52 x 0.63 x 10.85 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #61,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #7 in Model Trains
- #14 in Model Building
- #19 in Origami (Books)
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It is an excellent product.
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Sian Kho
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2020
If you do plan on keeping it may I suggest making photocopies on printer paper size card stock just in case you mess up and need back up pieces.
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