- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Griffin (May 1991)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312057164
- ISBN-13: 978-0312057169
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 20.1 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,293,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
_The_ book for anyone learning or teaching origami,
By A Customer
This review is from: Essential Origami: How to Build Dozens of Models from Just 10 Easy Bases (Paperback)
The short version of this review is: Wow. What a perfect book. What a classic. Wow. The long form is: As a student, I adore it. As a teacher, I adore it. As a gift-giver, I adore it. When I was on jury duty and wanted something to do that I could share with and teach to other people, it was the first book I looked for. When a friend wanted to learn, it was the first book I lent. When I forgot to buy a guest-gift the first time I met my boyfriend's parents, it was one of the two books I brought on the plane with me so that I could whip up something miraculous-looking without much time to work with (the other book being Tomoko Fusè's "Unit Origami", a classic of a very different sort). When looking for folds to memorize for those times when you need to fidget with something, it was the book I turned to; the Double Heart fold is one of my favorite fidgets. The short short version is: Buy it. You won't regret it.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent beginner book!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Essential Origami: How to Build Dozens of Models from Just 10 Easy Bases (Paperback)
This book is one of the best I have seen for leading an inexperienced folder through the interesting world of origami. It uses interesting models to teach the basic folds from the simple to the intermediate level and teaches the basic techniques and diagram standards found in other books. Experienced folders will enjoy the collection for interest, including an excellent Santa Claus. If you are curious about origami, this is the book that I would recommend.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent beginner origami book,
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This review is from: Essential Origami: How to Build Dozens of Models from Just 10 Easy Bases (Paperback)
This is one of the best beginners books there is. Models are grouped into chapters covering the different origami models with a range of easy pieces which will give the beginner plenty of practice with basic folds and techniques. The finished results are attractive and in some cases downright exciting - the Steve Biddle Father Christmas is one of my favourite models. I also like the Kawahata pteranodon.The book progresses towards more advanced work which is nevertheless produced in the characteristic clear style of the books by Steve and Megumi Biddle. They use standard diagrammatic language so that once you have learned from this book you will be able to pick up most other origami books and work from them. In addition, once you have made all the models in the book you will be an intermediate level folder and ready for more advanced challenges! I recommend this book which will make a great gift, but be sure to provide some paper with it as it does not include a pack of origami paper the way some beginners books do.
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