1991 Best book for the beginner that I ve seen. Very clear diagrams and instructions. Shows all basic folds. A must for the origami library. Origami by Hideaki Sakata Not as many models as Essential Origami , but very nice.
Shows folds through photographs which can be very helpful for the beginner.
This is a great partner book, because it lets you see how the folds look from a photograph, which then helps you translate to diagrams used in other origami books. A great addition for any Pagan thinking of origami as a serious magickal practice. I recently found out that this book is out of print. You may be able to find it through a used book search. I suggest contacting HarperCollins and putting in a request to have it reprinted.