Genuine Origami
Subtitle: 43 Mathematically-Based Models, from Simple to Complex
By: Jun Maekawa ; [translated by Koshiro Hatori, Marcio Noguchi]
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Japan Publications
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Tokyo, Japan; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9784889962512
Subjects: Origami; Paper work
First sentence: I have written this book with an ambitious aim.
Description: Like his counterpart in the U.S., prominent origami artist and scientist Robert J. Lang, Jun Maekawa approaches origami from the perspective of mathematical and geometric principles. In *Genuine Origami*, Maekawa takes readers, step-by-step, through the fundamentals of his method, beginning with the basics and guiding them through simple figures (a mouse, an elephant, Santa Claus) all the way up to such highly sophisticated models as his signature creations, the devil and the peacock.

The 43 different models are grouped into five sections, including one chapter on the ABCs, three which present projects in order of increasing difficulty (Simple, Intermediate and Complex), and one called Varieties of Origami, which reveals how to use different kinds of papers and techniques. In addition to the folding instructions and diagrams, Maekawa explains the mathematical theory behind each project.

An intriguing blend of art and science, *Genuine Origami* will allow newcomers to discover the pleasures of folding at the same time that it enables beginners and experts alike to learn clever, surprising and elegant sequences to produce exceptional results.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 157), index, and illustrations (some color).
Distributed in United States by Kodansha America through Oxford University Press.
Table of contents: title: Preface
pagenum: 9; title: Introduction
pagenum: 12; title: Paper Selection
pagenum: 13; title: Symbols and Basic Folds
pagenum: 14; title: Fundamental Models
pagenum: 15; title: Mouse
pagenum: 16; title: Squirrel
pagenum: 18; title: Partitioned Box
pagenum: 20; title: Conch
pagenum: 21; title: Santa Claus
pagenum: 22; title: Giraffe
pagenum: 23; title: Elephant
pagenum: 24; title: Orizuru Transformation
pagenum: 26; title: Simple Models
pagenum: 29; title: Snake
pagenum: 30; title: Airplane
pagenum: 32; title: Samurai Helmet
pagenum: 34; title: Wild Boar
pagenum: 36; title: Dolphin
pagenum: 38; title: Human Figure
pagenum: 40; title: Japanese Macaque
pagenum: 42; title: Tree
pagenum: 44; title: Varieties of Origami
pagenum: 47; title: Hina Dolls
pagenum: 48; title: Fujiyama Module
pagenum: 51; title: Tea-bag Reindeer
pagenum: 53; title: Connected Cranes, Kotobuki
pagenum: 57; title: Intermediate Models
pagenum: 49; title: Gift Box
pagenum: 60; title: Squid
pagenum: 62; title: Papillon (Dog)
pagenum: 64; title: Three-headed Crane
pagenum: 66; title: Standing Crane
pagenum: 69; title: Cow
pagenum: 74; title: Sheep
pagenum: 78; title: Western Dragon
pagenum: 81; title: Horse
pagenum: 85; title: Triceratops
pagenum: 88; title: Rabbit
pagenum: 92; title: Tiger Mask
pagenum: 94; title: Devil Mask
pagenum: 96; title: Penguin
pagenum: 98; title: Frog
pagenum: 101; title: Pyramid
pagenum: 104; title: Complex Models
pagenum: 107; title: Chick
pagenum: 108; title: Peacock
pagenum: 111; title: Turkey
pagenum: 119; title: Tyrannosaurus
pagenum: 124; title: Easter Dragon
pagenum: 129; title: Samurai Helmet Beetle
pagenum: 137; title: Devil
pagenum: 146; title: Afterword
pagenum: 155; title: Index, References
pagenum: 156; title: Paper Used for the Models at the Beginning of the Book
pagenum: 158