World of Origami

by Isao Honda

Book is in very good condition. Previous owner stamped name in front and back pages and embossed a personalization.

Genres: Origami

Paperback

First published October 1, 1976

Reviews

[Johanna Cormier · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an origami reference book like no other. I first found it at the Carnegie library in Pittsburgh and later finally acquired a copy of my own. If you really want to learn history of origami and mathematical principles and examples of kirigami and connected forms, this book is for you. It opens up the world of concepts in origami like none other in my massive collection of origami books.

[Lester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hey, parents out there - I have this paperback book for years. I am Japanese American and wanted to see the artists that makes the paper art style with my Japanese mother, I bought the book in 1980's a beautifully written and drawn origami makes this book perfectly for kids too. Go buy this book NOW!

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very insightful book with unique patterns I have not seen previously. Very detailed instructions/illustrations.

I am looking forward to practicing this art.

[Comet · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book documents traditional and historic models, such as costume folds, the octopus, and the crab, which involve using scissors. Compound folds, such as the yako-san (manservant) require glue to stick together. There are many original models shown, and no hesitancy in using these tools is present, as the book predates the modern development of means of locking paper and new bases to engineer more points (e.g. for more legs) from the square.

However, the modern purist will also find many figures that are folded from a single uncut square, and there is no need to use methylcellulose, a compass, or foil-backed tissue paper to produce a good result.

The diagrams are clear and easy to follow, and I find the book to be a useful source for simple and intermediate models.

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well it took me a long time to find the non-abridged version of this book… I have very found memories of this book from my childhood, and it has the best model of a pig ever.

So, I'm thrilled to have located a copy of the non-abridged version of this book and would recommend it highly for those interested in kirigami (there is some cutting in some of the models). And the pig still rocks.

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[Jesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author is excellent and the book is diverse. Lots of great models, clear instructions and a good range of skills.

Good for a novice looking to be challenged for time to come. Some of the best animal models I have seen. I need to buy it again so I can finally manage to make the dog in the doghouse model (1 sheet creates the house and protruding dog...)

[Joe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this book, there are tons of nice models in it.

I have trouble recommending it to others because the diagrams are quite old fashioned, modern diagrams for the same models are much easier to follow.

[Cissy · Rating 4 out of 5]

May have been the very first book I ever read on origami.

[P J Ashcroft Klemm · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've grown up with this book and just about worn it out. Many of the models in this book I've commited to memory several times over. It makes a great primer!