Origami: The Art of Paper Folding

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Summary: An excellent selection of innovative origami models
Review: In Origami: The Art of Paper Folding, Gay Merrill Gross offers an excellent selection of innovative, simple but splendid origami models, several of which are her own creations.
A concise introduction to terms, symbols, and folding techniques plus clear diagrams made using standard origami notation make the step-by-step instructions easy to follow. This book includes models that can be made with one piece of paper -with suggestions on variations, such as a charming flapping bird; and a few models that are made with two or more pieces of paper. I particularly enjoyed the kitty, made by folding and ingeniously assembling two pieces of paper.
There are complete instructions for all the models shown on the cover, and inside you will also find photos for all the other models being taught. This book comes together with colorful origami paper, and although the whole package becomes a little bulky, the elegance of the models and the expertise of the author makes it a worthwhile book. I will recommend it as a solid introduction to the delightful world of paper folding for people of all ages, or as great addition to the library of any origami enthusiast.


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Summary: Beware! The cover is not what you will get!
Review: This new origami book comes with a different cover, which display the simple models that will be presented in the book, they are all extra easy to do.
Do not buy this book, if you expect to get the diagrams for the models in the photo which are: a hearth postcard, a Kawasaki'rose,and an advance box,because none of them are in the little book, it has 22 very simple and easy models. This is a very expensive book, not worth the price.