I have written eight books about origami. Clicking on any of the links below
or a book cover will take you to a
third-party website where you may purchase the book.
Origami Design Secrets(2003)
I consider this work to be my magnum opus; more than just a collection
of instructions, it teaches the underlying concepts of origami and how
you can create your own original origami designs. It also contains instructions
for 25 figures ranging from simple to super-complex, including the famous
Black Forest Cuckoo Clock, opus 182.
Origami Insects II(2003)
The world of origami insects advances rapidly! This book contains 18 new
insect designs ranging from complex to super-complex. With both English
and Japanese instructions.
Origami In Action(1996)
This is another good beginner book, also good for teaching and classrooms;
all of the figures move in one way or another. Birds flap, mouths open,
catapults toss. The difficulty ranges from simple to high intermediate.
The designs are by myself and others.
Origami Insects and Their Kin(1995)
Origami insects have always posed a special challenge to the origami composer.
This book contains 20 figures of assorted arthropods, all complex. You
can consider yourself an accomplished folder if you have mastered them
all.
Origami Animals(1992)
Although this book is now out of print, you can often
find it at used bookstores (for which I have provided a link). It is one
of my favorites to recommend to beginners, containing a large proportion
of simple to intermediate compositions by myself and others.
Origami Sea Life(with John Montroll) (1990)
This collaboration with prolific origami artist and author John Montroll
arose when John and I met at a British Origami Society convention in 1987
and discovered that we’d both discovered the unique challenges posed
by many sea creatures. The difficulty ranges from beginner to complex.
Origami Zoo(with Stephen Weiss) (1989)
This collaboration with origami artist Stephen Weiss contains a variety
of animal designs ranging from low intermediate to moderately complex.
The Complete Book of Origami(1988)
This was my first book. It contains instructions for 37 figures, ranging
from beginner to moderately complex, including sections on 3-dimensional
figures and action models.
|
