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Einstein Origami Paper Puzzles & Games - by Sy Chen (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Einstein Origami Paper Puzzles & Games - by Sy Chen (Paperback)

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  • The ultimate fusion of puzzles and origami!
  • About the Author: Sy Chen is a master origamist who has been folding for over 40 years.
  • 144 Pages
  • Crafts + Hobbies, Origami

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Book Synopsis



The ultimate fusion of puzzles and origami!

In Einstein Origami Puzzles, origami master Sy Chen shows you how to fold ingenious hat-shaped "Einstein" paper pieces that fit together endlessly without ever repeating the same pattern. Chen provides clear, step-by-step instructions and photos for dozens of fascinating paper puzzles and brain teasers you can create with simple paper polygons.

You'll start by learning to fold the "Einstein" polygon from a single sheet of paper. This unique shape baffled mathematicians for many decades until a clever hat-shaped version was discovered in 2023. Chen then developed a folded paper version of this remarkable shape, along with many variations--including one folded from a dollar bill! All of these are featured in this groundbreaking book.

Along with his 10 innovative "Einstein" tiles, Chen also offers instructions for creating folded paper shapes used in entertaining geometric puzzles and games, such as:

  • Polyominoes: Tetris-like folded paper pieces that can be fitted together in a variety of ways
  • Tangrams: Seven simple origami shapes that form deceptively challenging tangram puzzles
  • Rep-Tiles: Geometric shapes formed of smaller pieces having the same shape
  • And more: Including a unique origami jigsaw puzzle

The perfect book for anyone who loves brain teasers, mathematical challenges and jigsaw puzzles!



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"Sy Chen has earned a strong reputation as a creative, ingenious and elegant origami artist, and Einstein Origami Paper Puzzles & Games lives up to that reputation." --Thomas C. Hull, author of Origametry: Mathematical Methods in Paper Folder



About the Author



Sy Chen is a master origamist who has been folding for over 40 years. His simple and elegant designs use clever color changes and folded lines to capture the essence of a model. His passion for geometric puzzles led him to origami designs based on commercial puzzles. In 2023, his origami tiling of the newly discovered "Einstein hat" shape led to becoming a finalist for the Einstein Mad Hat Award, hosted by the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust and the National Museum of Mathematics. He has published three origami books and is an active member of a group of paper folders based outside Washington, D.C. He lives in Rockville, Maryland with his wife.

Michael G. LaFosse has been an origami artist for decades, and is an acknowledged authority and master of the art. An avid teacher, LaFosse co-founded the Origamido Studio, a learning center and design studio dedicated to the art of origami, and the only place in the world specializing in handmade papermaking for the origami artist community. Origamido also produces folded art and commercial designs for a variety of international clients. LaFosse co-curated Origami Now!, a wildly popular, year-long exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Vanessa Gould prominently features LaFosse in the Peabody Award-winning film, Between the Folds.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.9 Inches (H) x 8.4 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Crafts + Hobbies
Sub-Genre: Origami
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: Sy Chen
Language: English
Street Date: December 16, 2025
TCIN: 94492868
UPC: 9780804859097
Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-0929
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who is the author of this origami book?

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  • A: The author is Sy Chen, a master origamist with over 40 years of experience.

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Q: What kind of puzzles does this book feature?

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  • A: The book features brain teasers, geometric puzzles, and jigsaw puzzles that incorporate origami techniques.

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Q: Is there a variation that uses a dollar bill?

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  • A: Yes, one of the variations includes an origami fold created from a dollar bill.

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Q: What unique shape is explored in this origami book?

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  • A: The book explores the 'Einstein' polygon, a recent discovery that captivated mathematicians.

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  • A: This book is suggested for individuals aged 22 years and up.

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