Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies: Elegant Designs from a Master Folder: Full-Color Origami Book with 26 Projects and 2 Instructional DVDs: Great for Kids and Adults!
Brand: Tuttle Publishing
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This is for 1 pcs. Tuttle Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies- Unit: eachThis book presents 26 original projects from LaFosse's extensive butterfly and moth repertoire.This collection has many rarely-seen designs that have never been published beforeThese elegant forms-each created from a single square sheet of paper without cutting or glue- showcase the versatility of the folding systemAll deceptively simple, yet provide a solid foundation for creative flights of fancy in the hands of an experienced folderClear step-by-step instructions show you how to make literally hundreds of different variations by making small adjustments in a few key foldsWhether dry fold from recycled candy wrappers or wet-folded from handmade papers, these designs exemplify the best aspects of the paper folder's art todayAuthors: Michael LaFosse & Richard Alexander112 pp., 8.5 x 11 flapped paperback with 2 DVDsISBN: 9784805312261

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Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
ISBN-13: 978-4805312261
Language: English
ISBN-10: 4805312262
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Print length: 112 pages
Publication date: April 30, 2013
subtitle: Paperback – April 30, 2013
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review: Editorial Reviews Review "The combination of butterflies, origami and Michael LaFosse cannot be anything but magical. I guarantee that this book will enchant you." -- Guy Kawasaki, author of Enchantment and former Chief Evangelist at Apple "LaFosse and Alexander have built up an enviable reputation for producing top quality origami products, carefully and expertly crafted for folders of all levels. Their work is an inspiration." -- Nick Robinson, author of Origami Kit For Dummies and World's Best Origami "These pages present a kaleidoscope of colorful origami butterflies. The authors uphold the philosophy of Akira Yoshizawa sensei, who opened LaFosse's eyes to origami's endless possibilities, which you can now also explore." -- Dave Brill, former President of the British Origami Society , and author of Brilliant Origami "LaFosse and Alexander have observed and passionately captured the essence of the butterfly with their exceptional designs. These magnificent butterflies undergo their metamorphosis in the authors' hands." -- Reiko Nishioka, Director of Education at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens "This book lends itself well to folders of all levels--including but definitely not exclusively for beginners. The designs are beautiful, elegant, a total eye-catcher." -- The Fold blog "Noted origami experts LaFosse and Alexander focus on folded-paper butterflies in this elegant how-to guide. After presenting the basic architecture for an origami butterfly, the authors provide a number of variations, most named after well-known origami enthusiasts. Fully illustrated step-by-step directions for each butterfly are included, and five hours of video instruction are provided on the enclosed DVDs."-- Library Journal "You cannot go wrong with any book by these authors, much less with this delightful collection of origami butterflies!" -- Origami Spirit blog "Within a couple of days I folded over a dozen butterflies from the book. It meant less sleep than I need to stay sane, but one or two nights of that are okay. Anyone who's visited an origami convention can probably relate. And it was so immensely fun and energizing to fold those absolutely amazing butterflies." -- Origami USA About the Author Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist for decades and is considered a leading authority and master of the art. An avid teacher, LaFosse co-founded the Origamido Studio, a learning center and design studio dedicated to the art of origami, and the only place in the world specializing in hand papermaking for the origami artist. LaFosse co-curated Origami Now! , a wildly popular, year-long exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. He was also prominently featured in the recent, Peabody Award-winning film, Between the Folds , by Vanessa Gould. Richard L. Alexander co-founded the Origamido Studio with Michael G. LaFosse in 1996. He has been the chief papermaker since 2003 and is a frequent collaborator with other famous paper artists. Together, Alexander and LaFosse have created dozens of origami exhibitions, and over 70 books, kits and videos about paper and paper arts.