The author says: "The stories in this collection are an outgrowth of my lamentable childhood, as well as a reflection of those things in life which I found fascinating--in that they could mentally take me away from the horror of my daily life, and at least on the level of imagination offer me something worth waking up each morning for. Thus, the universes in this collection center around outsiders, artists, and freaks (be they natural-born or self-made); some of the stories are interconnected, but also designed to stand alone. I've included afterwords for each to shine additional light on both the works and their cultural personal inspirations. But more than a collection, to me this volume is a glimpse into my creative soul--and as such, it may not be perfect, it might not even be logical, but it is what I am, love it or hate it." Six cutting-edge stories of a bizarre, near-future America, a mix of strange cultures and curious characters, featuring tattoo artists, origami masters, Irezumi, the De Novo Shinkansen, Qatmandude...and the Blue Moon Roach Hotel

If you've ever wondered how an origami designer thinks or wanted more information on how to create new models yourself - this book is for you. In "Creating Origami" J.C. Nolan brings you inside the creative process in glorious detail. Nolan describes his experience of exploration, trial, error, struggles and successes as he worked out the origami design process and documented his experience during his growth in knowledge and expertise. The first 100 pages of the book document his thoughts on the creative experience, strategies, tools and tricks of the trade. This is followed by more than 50 models that Nolan designed or was inspired by through this process of discovery. The models range in difficulty from simple to complex, represented by well-drawn diagrams, with designs from famed creators Fred Rohm, Patricia Crawford and others. Included are beautifully detailed instructions for his popular "Andrea's Rose" and "Braided Paper" as well as the famous two-color "Clownfish and Sea Anemone," amazing, classic designs for origami enthusiasts of all ages. After 15 years of being out of print, Creating Origami is a rare, sought-after classic, original copies of which are jealously guarded by lucky collectors who were able to obtain them upon its first release. Now, after a successful and well publicized re-launch campaign on Kickstarter.com, Creating Origami is once again available to a new generation of fans, folders, and designers.
A must-have book for the technical folder or budding creator

Fold...crease...smile Add joy and memorability to any bathroom with an artfully-folded roll of toilet paper. Learn to make snow-capped mountains, shooting stars and swimming swans; palm trees, tropical fish, and ships at sea; fantastic fans, flowers and foliage; birthday cakes, candles and bows-plus assorted holiday and hospitality motifs. Toilet Paper Origami on a Roll is a whimsical way to brand a business, make a hotel distinctive, or surprise your friends and family. It's a perfect potty-training reward for toddlers, and a delight for anyone. Illustrated with more than 300 black and white photographs, step-by-step instructions teach 32 fanciful designs for styling the end of a toilet paper roll.

In Mette Units 5, instructions are provided for eight origami models. In addition to an origami unit based on the Sonobe' unit, which can create many different geometric shapes, there are also a couple of quilt units, a two rings and two stars. All assembly instructions are in color. And, as in all her books, Mette Pederson's instructions are clear, straight forward, and easy enough for even beginners to follow. This book was previously self-published.

In Mette Units 4: Rings, Mette introduces twelve new models of modular rings. She also explores using non-typical paper types and sizes such as self-sticking notes, A-4 paper, 8 1/2 x 11 paper, and business cards. All assembly instructions are in color. And, as in all her books, Mette Pederson's instructions are clear, straight forward, and easy enough for even beginners to follow. This book was previously self-published.

Paper Crystals are enchanting sculptures made from simple units folded from ordinary paper which lock firmly together without any need for sticky tape or glue. Paper Crystals are enchanting to look at, fascinating to make, and seem to have the ability to focus harmony and peace wherever they are displayed, making them ideal ornaments for your home or workplace and perfect gifts to share with your friends. Everything you need to know is explained in pictures and words in the clearest detail. This fully revised and much expanded Second Edition is a must for the collection of every origami aficionado but will also appeal to those who are interested in partnership art.

Now available in a go-anywhere paperback you can take on the field Become a big bug hunter without fear of being bitten or stung. With a piece of paper you can start to create an insect world of your own. The uses of these little paper critters are almost endless, be it educational or for simply playing a practical joke. A scorpion ready to strike under someone's pillowcase is not my idea of funny, but others will disagree A fat brown cockroach always gets a lively reaction. And when the jokes have worn a little thin, a fluttering mobile of brightly-colored butterflies is just the thing to make amends. - Introduction - Folding Techniques - Base Folds - Caterpillar - Scorpion - Dragonfly - Snail - Cockroach - Butterfly - Bee - Fly - Spider - Grasshopper So start folding and build your collection of arachnids, molluscs, orthopterons and homopterons (to name but a few) today First published by Harper Collins (Sydney, New York, London) as a print edition. This paperback edition published by Big 1 Productions, all rights reserved. Size: 6 x 9 inches, 93 pages.

In More Mette Units, instructions are provided for eleven models. In addition to many origami units based on the Sonobe' unit, which can create many different geometric shapes, there is also a quilt unit and a wonderful spiral (pictured on the cover). All assembly instructions are in color. And, as in all her books, Mette Pederson's instructions are clear, straight forward, and easy enough for even beginners to follow. This book was previously self-published.

In Mette Units 3, instructions are provided for nine origami models. Similar to her previous books Mette Units and More Mette Units, there are a few origami units based on the Sonobe' unit, which can create many different geometric shapes. There are also three quilt units, a ring with variations and a star. All assembly instructions are in color. And, as in all her books, Mette Pederson's instructions are clear, straight forward, and easy enough for even beginners to follow. This book was previously self-published.

This is a step by step how-to book for making modular origami models based on polyhedra. You will be amazed that these stunning models are made out of something as ordinary paper. Author Meenakshi Mukerji is the winner of Origami USA's 2005 Florence Temko Award. You are bound to love this book if you love origami, polyhedra, symmetry, geometry, and mathematics. Or you will simply love it. The models presented here are proven favorites, the diagrams having been wanted by fans worldwide. Expect hours of enjoyment folding over a dozen models and learn about polyhedra while you enjoy. Remember to visit the author's popular origami website, http: //www.origamee.net. Some praise for her previous books in the same subject, Marvelous Modular Origami (2007), Ornamental Origami: Exploring 3D Geometric Designs (2009), and Origami Inspirations (2010) is below: "Meenakshi's work is both intricate and lovely. She's greatly respected in the origami world, one of the well-known world leaders in modular origami. Her books offer a nice exposition of the mathematical elements, but you're not being hit over the head with math lessons. You learn things without even realizing that you have." -Robert Lang, world's leading origami artist "A whole book Origami Inspirations] full of amazingly attractive new modular pieces, highly recommended to all modular folders and those wanting to dabble in this pastime. High standard of diagramming and model novelty applied throughout." -David Petty, British Origami Society "Mukerji presents yet another colorfully illustrated book, Origami Inspirations, showing in clear diagrams how to make complex three-dimensional figures by folding paper." -SciTech Book News "Ornamental Origami is a wonderful book for both math and origami lovers alike. The author provides, clear descriptions and beautiful photographs." -MAA Reviews "Ornamental Origami is essentially a study of polyhedra but in a way that brings out the symmetry in subtle ways. It builds up very complicated results from simple modules so that even a beginner in origami can follow and learn about polyhedral symmetry by assembling them. It should definitely find a place in school teaching or mathematics clubs." -John Sharp, The London Mathematical Society Newsletter

Origami Alfresco is a quirky and unusual portfolio of clear diagrams for 50 of David Mitchell's simple yet amazing origami designs, created from the contrast between the white and coloured sides of standard origami paper, and includes sections on Animals and People, Inanimate Objects, Double Images, The Sea and Landscapes. As you would expect from the author, many of these designs are much more than just static sketches. Some, like Freefall/Limbo, can be viewed in several completely different ways, while others, like Lovebird or Dogfish turn from one thing into another. There are action designs, like Shark Attack and Hull Down, optical illusions like Head to Head and Paradozocal Object, and even a Find the Lady puzzle as well. This book is both simple enough for complete beginners but also one that the origami aficionado will cherish and enjoy. This second edition has been completely revised and expanded. Half the designs are new to this second edition.

This unique and original book presents a series of simple but fascinating puzzles that are set and solved by folding paper. They will challenge, amuse and perplex you for hours. The puzzles range from absolutely easy to seriously difficult but they can all be solved without any specialist knowledge of either origami or mathematics. A little insight and intuition, backed up with some basic trial and error, will show you where the often surprising secrets lie. This second edition has been fully revised and expanded to include many new puzzles, challenges and solutions.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

A mashup of two big trends -- sugar skulls and origami -- this illustrated mini kit is the perfect gift for anyone who loves sugar skulls and paper crafts and provides step-by-step instructions for a variety of fun sugar skull designs and accessories. This kit includes: * 20 sheets of 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 papers in Day of the Dead colors * A pair of mini scissors * Full-color, 48-page book with illustrated instructions to make 5 sugar skull origami projects and 3 sugar skull kirigami designs

As featured in Wired Magazine (UK) January 2014... Back by popular demand, this book has sold over 200,000 copies worldwide and continues to sell to this day. Many have tried to copy the models over the years but these are the original and the best as reviewed by many aircraft enthusiasts and critics over the years. First published by Harper Collins (Sydney, London) as 'Advanced Paper Aircraft' and by Putnam (New York) as 'The Best Paper Aircraft', this handy print edition has all these famous models: - Long Distance Glider - Super Wing - Long Distance Glider MKII - Super Dart - Super Looper - WWI Fokker Eindecker - Glider with Landing Gear - Sea Plane - Shuttle Copter - Spinner - Super Stunt Plane - Jump Jet - Concord - Simple Stunt Plane Essential paper plane base folds are included, so you can design your own if you wish Stephen Weiss, author of 'Wings & Things' states in his bibliography, "This appealing book contains fourteen origami models of airplanes, darts and wings. Only three models are cut." Models in this book have also appeared in several airline in-flight magazines. Instructional text and diagrams are well-placed as your folding progresses. Aimed at recalcitrant students, flight engineers, office workers or anyone in need of stress relief and fun, there is a paper aircraft to suit every purpose So get folding and start flying

Paper aircraft brought to new heights Fold and fly fantastic paper space craft models such as the Millennium Falcon, X-Wings, Origami Cylon warships and more. The most original paper aircraft book in the universe, build these 16 models, from simple to moderately complex: - Simple Flying Saucer - U-Wing Early Warp Drive Craft - Rocket Glider - UFO - CFO (Crazy Flying Object) - Two-In-One Rocket - Lunar Lander - Simple H-Wing Cruiser - Bow Tie Fighter - Star Orbiter - Cigar Shaped UFO - Cylon Warship - X-Wing Fighter - Star Blazer Star Fighter - Millennium Falcon MKII - Stealth Wing Written by a mad scientist, electric car builder and best-selling author of over 35 books including Advanced Paper Aircraft Volumes 1, 2 and 3 (Harper Collins), Fold Your Own Jumbo Aircraft (Harper/Angus & Robertson), and The Best Paper Aircraft, (Putnam), this book is now available in this handy compact paperback to take anywhere. Her paper aircraft books have sold hundreds of thousands worldwide and you can see why, these models rock Full instructions and folding diagrams are provided, with introduction by retired hard-hitting military commander Dwight Edwards. Got the right stuff? This book is for you 16 models with instructions, folding guidelines and symbols, preface and introduction.

In Origami Ooh La La Jeremy Shafer takes origami into the realm of performance art. Filled with clear step-by-step instructions for how to fold each model and clever routines for performing them in front of audiences, this book aims to literally move origami on to a new stage

The original Mette Units book contains instructions for fifteen models. All of the origami units are based on the Sonobe' unit, and can be used to create many different geometric shapes. All assembly instructions are in color. And, as in all her books, Mette Pederson's instructions are clear, straight forward, and easy enough for even beginners to follow. This book was previously self-published.

In Mette Units 7, instructions are provided for nine models of modular origami rings, boxes, and geometric shapes. In particular, the Santiago Ball (cover model) and Santiago Flower are included. These were created at a convention in Spain. All assembly instructions are in color. And, as in all her books, Mette Pederson's instructions are clear, straight forward, and easy enough for even beginners to follow. This book was previously self-published.

In Mette Units 6: Boxes, instructions are provided for sixteen origami boxes. A few of the boxes have variations, so you can explore your creative side. All assembly instructions are in color. And, as in all her books, Mette Pederson's instructions are clear, straight forward, and easy enough for even beginners to follow. This book was previously self-published.

Hearts, flowers, and fans - butterflies, boats, and bunnies - it's all possible with toilet paper! With little effort, a roll of toilet paper can be transformed into a delightful focal point using the charming, elegant, and whimsical designs in this collection. Toilet Paper Origami is perfect for hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, cruise ships, and creative housekeepers. Toilet Paper Origami is fun for crafters of all ages. Illustrated with more than 300 photographs, step-by-step instructions teach 29 easy yet eye-catching folds and embellishments for styling the end of a toilet paper roll. Discover how simple it can be to make a memorable decoration from a bathroom essential.