Idiot's Guides: Paper Airplanes by Nick Robinson

by Nick Robinson

Related to origami, paper airplanes originated from China and are toys devised entirely out of paper and adhesives (sometimes glue or tape) that utilize an aerodynamic shape to lift and soar. Idiot's Paper Airplanes features 20 of the coolest designs-- and offers easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions. This book - Step-by-step easy-to-understand illustrated folding instructions, including the level of cutting/folding difficulty, flight pattern, and durability levels to the corresponding airplanes.- 20 symmetric models, ranging in difficulty levels, which are illustrated within the colorful guide.- 80 sheets of eye-catching, pre-designed printed 8.5x11 paper for readers to practice with and create planes.- Cool backgrounds that highlight each of the airplane projects.

Paperback

First published June 14, 2015

About the author

I am a professional origami artist and author and I've been folding paper for over 30 years. I never cease to be amazed by the geometric possibilities and sheer beauty that lies dormant within a sheet of paper, waiting for the careful hand of the folder to awaken it.

Over the years, origami has brought me many friends, has inspired, amused and intrigued me, as well as being a source of income. It's a lucky man who gets to work at a subject he loves.

I have been a member of the British Origami Society for over 25 years and edited their magazine as well as maintaining their website since 1996. I have written 35 books about origami, supplied photographs for articles on paper-folding and have fulfilled numerous commercial and charitable origami commissions involving origami and paper art over the last 20 years, both within the UK and abroad.

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Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Idiot's Guides: Paper Airplanes, was a fun instructional book on how to create various types of paper airplanes. The book has simple to follow instructions, offering designs for both basic airplanes, and more complex designs, with a little background on the creation of each one. Both the simple and more advanced designs fly fantastically well (surprisingly so in some cases) and are not overly taxing to build. The addition of the book I read also comes with a stack of high-quality paper, so you can get right into making a paper airplane.

I came across this book at work, used as an instruction booklet to make airplanes for a display. I had a blast making the planes and testing them, so I decided to take the book home and give it a whirl in my free time. Also had a blast. This is a fun activity book for anyone who has an itch to make some fun crafts. Great for kids and adults alike, and an excellent activity for the whole family.