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 Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:04 am
Book ReviewsThis thread is dedicated to reviews of origami books. There are a lot of resources available for learning origami online, but nothing can replace a good, solid book for learning the basics or expanding your skill set. If you truly wish to become skilled at origami, investing in a few good books is almost a necessity. You're more than welcome to submit your own book reviews! Make sure your book hasn't been covered by someone else, then just post your review in this thread. Please use the form at the bottom of this post as a template for your review. And in case it wasn't obvious, please only review books that you actually own and have read. xD Book Review Template[size=16][i]Book Title[/i] by Author[/size]
[b]Find it on:[/b] (Is there a place online where you can buy it?)
[b]Overall Rating:[/b] (On a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being the best, how good is the book?)
[b]Difficulty Level:[/b] (Is this a book for beginners, intermediate folders, or experts?)
[b]Number of Models:[/b] (How many models does this book cover?)
(Some opening comments about the book, things that don't necessarily fit into pros/cons, etc.)
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(What are some good things about this book?)
[b]The Cons:[/b]
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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:22 am
The World of Origami by Isao HondaFind it on: Amazon.comOverall Rating: 4 out of 5 Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate Number of Models: 131 This was my first real origami book, so it will always be near and dear to my heart. Quite frankly, I'm appalled that these books are selling for so little on Amazon (less than $5!) At a price like that, it's a total must-have. The book is split up into several sections: square paper, rectangular paper, compound figures (models that use two or more pieces of paper), and two types of triangular paper. The Pros:This is a great book for beginners and intermediate folders. It covers a wide range of projects that will keep you busy for hours. The diagrams consist of drawings rather than photographs, which I find particularly useful because people's fingers tend to get in the way in most photographs. With instructions for over one hundred models, you're sure to find something you like. The Cons: This book is an old one, so unfortunately there are no color photographs inside the book. You may find some of the models to be a little culturally isolating - there are a lot of models that are things unique to the Japanese culture (for example, the hibachi) that just aren't as satisfying to show off to other people because you have to constantly explain what they're supposed to be. I've heard some people say that the instructions in this book are "outdated." Personally, I don't really know what they're talking about, but some of the more advanced models don't have instructions that are totally clear. I've literally been trying to fold the Lotus for over a decade (ever since I got the book in 3rd grade) and have been unsuccessful.
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 3:28 pm
Origami: The Complete Guide to the Art of Paperfolding by Rick BeechFind it on: Amazon.comOverall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Difficulty Level: Beginner, a few intermediate models Number of Models: 83 This is a hardcover book with lovely, detailed photographs of origami models. The instructions are sets of color photographs of each step, which fortunately do not contain any distracting people fingers in them. wink However, I believe this book has gone out of print, since the only copies available on Amazon are used ones. The Pros:One of the most attractive things I find about this book is the part before the models: it contains useful information on types of paper, commonly used folds and bases, and a gallery of expert origami models. This is a fantastic book for teaching beginners and contains a wide range of projects. I found the book to be particularly appealing for teaching origami to younger kids because of the large diagrams and bright colors. The Cons:If you are anything but a beginner in origami, you will probably find this book disappointing (especially due to the cost). I ordered it off of Amazon because I had heard it had a good modular origami section, but was disappointed to find it relegated to the back of the book while about 90% of the models looked too easy to hold my interest. If you are an intermediate folder looking to expand your skill set, this book probably isn't for you. In short, it's a great book to check out from the library, but because of its price I would not recommend buying it unless you really would like a copy for yourself.
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:36 am
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Marvelous Modular Origami by Meenakshi Mukerji
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Difficulty Level: (Is this a book for beginners, intermediate folders, or experts?)
Number of Models: (How many models does this book cover?)
(Some opening comments about the book, things that don't necessarily fit into pros/cons, etc.)
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:43 am
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母と子の折り紙 by 河合 豊彰
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Difficulty Level: (Is this a book for beginners, intermediate folders, or experts?)
Number of Models: (How many models does this book cover?)
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:44 am
Placeholder Things to Make with Paper by Usborne PublishingFind it on: Amazon.comOverall Rating: 3.5 Difficulty Level: Beginner (children) Number of Models: 15 origami models, 38 projects total (Some opening comments about the book, things that don't necessarily fit into pros/cons, etc.) The Pros:(What are some good things about this book?) The Cons:(What are some bad things about this book?)
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:49 pm
try the works of Satoshi Kamiya (its for experts)
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:20 pm
Oh sweet bejesus. Now I'm going to have to drop at least $50 because I WANT THAT BOOK. x_x
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Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:01 am
Genuine Origami: 43 Mathematically-Based Models
Find it on: Amazon
Overall Rating: 5
Difficulty level: Beginner to Complex
Number of Models: 43
The Pros:
I thought this book was amazing! I was able to make every model in the book, even the demon on the cover, which I didn't expect to be able to do. The models get progressively more difficult. It has a variety of models, including a couple of modular ones.
It comes in paperback, so it's not too expensive.
The Cons:
If you're an advanced folder, it could get boring. Most of the models are beginner-intermediate; only a few are advanced.
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