Origami
Subtitle: 80 best-ever projects
By: Rick Beech
Publisher: Lorenz
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Wigston, England
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780754819820
Subjects: Origami
Other titles: Eighty best-ever projects; Practical origami; A Handbook of Origami
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.
Notes: Previously published as: *Practical origami*. London : Hermes House, 2002.

"From traditional flowers and animals to tricks and action origami, shown in more than 1500 photographs" -- Cover.

Includes index.
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