THE COMPLETE BOOK OF Step-by-Step Instructions in Over 1000 Diagrams ji Robert J. Lang .\THE COMPLETE BOOK OF ORIGAMI Step-by-Step Instructions in Over 1000 Diagrams 37 ORIGINAL MODELS Robert J. Lang Photography by Robin Macey DOVER PUBLICATIONS, INC. New YorkTHE COMPLETE BOOK OF RIGAMI Robert J. Lang ‘The amazing Japanese art of origami—an age-old craft dating back to the invention of paper—is an engrossing activity practiced by many thousands of people the world over. In this abundantly illustrated book, note ist and research physicist Robert Lang shows how to create 48 timeless figures, offering a broad range of inspiration and challenge for noviees and experts alike common household items (scissors, straightedge, tweezers) struct shapes as simple as a rocket or mouse and violinist with movable parts! Step-by-step instru ther with more than 1000 clearly detailed drawings, guide paperfolders earefully trough each creative experience. Projects are arranged in order of difficulty, proceeding from simple to complex. Beginners can ereate such easy-to-do forms as a cap, fish, swan, shark, kangsiroo, e, songbird, a seated lady and even King Tul! More advanced folding will producea gerbil, dragonfly, bald eagle, grasshopper, deerand a winged Pegasus. A tube, rabbit, elephant, parrot, biplane, turtle, scorpion and cicada are a few ofthe extraordinary results of three-dimensional folds. And for the veteran papercrafter, there are the “action folds’—novel features that produce movable parts on such splendid constructions as a seagull, monkey, bassist, pianist and Viking ship. An roduetory chapter includes a fascinating history of paperfolding and helpful ts on necessary tools and materials, followed by an illustrated list of folding symbols The Complete Book of Origami offers easy subjects for the novice, delicately: crafted challenges for the expert, and for all—hours of enjoyment and personal satisfaction. Original Dover (1988) publication. Foreword. Bibliography. Over 1000 black-and- white line illustrations. 160pp. 9 * 12. Paperbound, Free Dover Crafts, Needlework and Cooking Catalog (59111-5) available upon request. See every Dover book in print at www.doverpublications.com A DOVER EDITION DESIGNED FOR YEARS OF USE! We have made every effort to make this the best book possible. Our paper is ‘opaque, with minimal show-through; it will not discolor or become brittle withage ayes are bound in sigmatures, in the method traditionally used for the best books, and will not drop out. Books open flat for easy reference. The binding will not crack or split. This is a permanent book, $14.95 IN CANADA ISBN O-48b-25837-8 NM 5 z $11.95 IN USA 9780486 20000 | jouabh a tans eo mes