Origami in Action - by Robert J Lang (Paperback)

About the Book

One of the world's top origami creators presents 39 origami projects, rangingfrom beginner to advanced levels, and including such traditional favorites asTyrannosaurus Rex, a cootie catcher, and the waterbomb. Each of the models istrue origami, folded from a single sheet of paper, with no cutting or gluing.39 photos.

Book Synopsis

Robert J. Lang shares his gift for creativity with Origami in Action, featuring thirty-nine action paper folded models that are as animated as they are exquisite. Birds flap their wings, guitarists strum, and Tyrannosaurus Rexes roar.

Step-by-step diagrams, instructions, and photographs of the finished projects will show you how to make origami that are both decorative and interactive.

Projects include:
--Flapping Butterfly
--Blow-up Bunny
--Barking Wolf
--Talking Dragon
--Wagging-Tail Doggie
--Boardsailor
--Swimming Manatee
--Native American Paddling a Canoe

From simple creations to advanced works of art, Origami in Action will show you how to create unique and original origami toys and decorations.

From the Back Cover

Every project in this book can really move! Origami in Action presents 39 action origami models that are as animated as they are exquisite. Each project is complete with clear step-by-step diagrams, instructions, and a photograph of the finished model. Included are such traditional favorites as the cootie catcher and the waterbomb, as well as some modern novelties - a strumming guitar player and a toothy Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Review Quotes

"Robert Lang's remarkable origami creations are joined here by the delightful novelties of other contemporary designers, while traditional favorites find themselves varied and developed in unexpected ways. Origami in Action holds much folding pleasure for beginner and expert alike." --Sam Randlett

About the Author

Robert J. Lang is one of the most respected origami designers in the world. He is the author of The Complete Book of Origami and Origami Zoo (written with Steven Weiss). He lives in Altadena, California.