The Great Origami Book

by Zülal Aytüre-Scheele

“No paper-folding book in recent years has managed to combine the exactness of origami with simple, easy-to-follow instructions. The minimal text features excellent step-by-step color photographs that describe how to fold the 8 basic forms plus 40 figures....Handsome...clear... precise and comprehensible.”— Booklist starred review.

Genres: Origami, Art, Nonfiction, Reference, Crafts

80 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1987

Reviews

[Bonnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This older origami title uses photos, not diagrams. It explains how to fold what were called "basic forms" (each numbered). These are now generally known as "bases" with names that are easier to remember than numbers are. All folds are indicated on the photos with dashed lines that look to today's folders like valley folds, though many are not. My biggest complaint is with her lack of acknowledging where she learned to fold many of these models. I found several in Kunihiko Kasahara's "Creative Origami" which made me wonder who else may have created the designs in her book. I'm a medium to high intermediate folder and had some trouble following her directions.

[Evie · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a good book for beginners and the more advanced students of origami. Basic forms are given at the beginning of some sections instead of being in their own group, making it a little hard to consult them quickly. Because of that, it might be best to approach this guide after you know the basic folds

[Sajer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book