The Origami Handbook
Subtitle: The Classic Art of Paperfolding in Step-by-step Contemporary Projects
Publisher: Hermes House
Published: 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 256
First sentence: Welcome to this comprehensive volume devoted to the beautiful ancient Japanese art of origami, or, as it may more commonly be known, paperfolding.
Description: Origami is an ancient Japanese craft that has grown into a 21st-century art form. In this fabulous book, traditional classics, such as the famous Japanese crane, sit side-by-side with modern pieces designed by one of the world's most respected origamists. Modular pieces and cute creatures alike are included in this all-encompassing collection of paperfolds. Over 80 projects are divided into seven sections: Traditional; Animals, People and Flowers; Toys, Games and Action; Party Tricks; Practical; Decorative; and Modular. Each different stage is photographed and clearly described to ensure the projects are as straightforward as possible. Whether you want to make amazing paper Peace Dove or Masu Box, origami animals or action toys, this acclaimed handbook has something for everyone.
Table of contents: title: Introduction
pagenum: 6; title: A History of the Art
pagenum: 8; title: A gallery of Origami Master pieces
pagenum: 16; title: Paper, Techniques & Base Folds
pagenum: 24; title: The Projects; title: Traditional Classics
pagenum: 44; title: Animals, People & Flowers
pagenum: 64; title: Toys, Games & Action Origami
pagenum: 110; title: Practical Paper Folds
pagenum: 144; title: Party Tricks
pagenum: 172; title: Decorative Origami
pagenum: 196; title: Modular Origami
pagenum: 228; title: Acknowledgements
pagenum: 252; title: Index
pagenum: 254