Genuine Origami 43 Mathematically-based Models

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May 25, 2015 Akshar Gupta rated it it was amazing

This was my first origami book. I learned folding using this and Sara Adam's Youtube channel. It is good for all levels of folders and can be used as a primer. But I would recommend checking out books by John Montroll first if you're a complete beginner. It still holds ample challenging material for intermediate and advanced folders.

The distinguishing quality of all the models in this book is that their crease patterns are aesthetically pleasing and the folding sequence "just makes sense". It i

The distinguishing quality of all the models in this book is that their crease patterns are aesthetically pleasing and the folding sequence "just makes sense". It is as if his model is the most natural way of folding the subject given the complexity at which you want to fold.

The book also talks about a few different techniques which give you a peek into the design process. But rest assured, you're not going to learn how to design origami from this book. For that, you have to look for Lang, Mitani, or Nolan.

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One of the richest, most elegant guides to origami ever published. Beautiful models that systematically introduce fundamental concepts.

Jun 22, 2015 Katie rated it it was amazing

I've been working my way through this book. It starts with "fundamental" models and works up through to complex. I've been treating it like a lesson book. The models build on each other. Maekawa has explanations about the techniques and concepts that go into making the models. He also describes different types of origami. I've folded for a while and had purchased books recently with more advanced models. In this book I've found a resource that has helped me build my skills and be able to tackle I've been working my way through this book. It starts with "fundamental" models and works up through to complex. I've been treating it like a lesson book. The models build on each other. Maekawa has explanations about the techniques and concepts that go into making the models. He also describes different types of origami. I've folded for a while and had purchased books recently with more advanced models. In this book I've found a resource that has helped me build my skills and be able to tackle more models. I'm about 1/2 way through.

While the models have been picked to illustrate concepts, they can also be quite beautiful in their own right. The elephant in the beginning of the book has really grown on me over time because of the clean lines.

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Models range from beginner to very advanced - some of my favourite one's are in this book. The explanations of the models are entertaining, providing some scientific background to the joy of paper folding. Models range from beginner to very advanced - some of my favourite one's are in this book. The explanations of the models are entertaining, providing some scientific background to the joy of paper folding. ...more

Nov 02, 2012 Audrey Teo rated it really liked it

Insanely difficult. Do not attempt if you aren't an expert. Just enjoy the pretty pictures Insanely difficult. Do not attempt if you aren't an expert. Just enjoy the pretty pictures ...more

Mar 11, 2014 vonblubba rated it really liked it

Modelli molto "geometrici". Esteticamente forse non il massimo, ma molto divertenti da piegare. Modelli molto "geometrici". Esteticamente forse non il massimo, ma molto divertenti da piegare. ...more