All Books mentioned here were bought before
1981 when I joined the British Origami Society (BOS) unless otherwise stated.
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is the most important book to me. It has the most profound effect on me
leading me to love origami very much.
I first came across it around mid 70s. At that time, I sketched whatever I could in my little notebook and slowly folded from there. I came across it later and made a copy of it. This was when I knew nothing about copyright and photocopying was yet to be illegal. I bought
two copies of the reprint!
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New cover - reprint, bought in 1999 |
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Other Robert Harbin's
books which are very important to me too.
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These are not reprints. They are hardcover books and were acquired before 1981. |
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Other books which
are very important to me too.
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two books by Samuel Randlett
Again this was copied when I know nothing about copyright and photocopying was yet to be illegal. I have searched the world for these two books even in second hand bookstores and in bookstores that deal with antique books and so far I have not found one that sells either one of them. I hope they will reprint them one day. I am more than willing to get 2 copies of each. |
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Reviewing origami books - J.C. Nolan, Robert Harbin, John Montroll
Reviewing origami books - Francis Ow, Edwin Ee, David Brill, Dave Petty
I do not know Japanese but need not know the language in order to learn models from it. However, I may not be able to do them justice if I am not able to comprehend any theoretical discussion of origami. I have plenty of books from Yoshihide Momotani and Tomoko Fuse. I am not sure if those books can be purchased at AMAZON.com or at FASCINATING-FOLDS.com. I am not even sure how to search for Japanese origami books.
Origami books reviewed in November 2001.
1)
Origami Dream World
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Origami Tanteidan Vol. 7
3) Reviewing paper craft books - Michael G Lafosse
Origami books reviewed in 2002.
1)
A Plethora of Polyhedra in Origami by John Montroll.
Origami books reviewed in December 2001.
1)
Origami 1-2-3 by David Petty
Origami books reviewed in November 2001.
1)
Fold-Along Stories : Quick & Easy Origami Tales For Beginners by Christine
Petrell Kallevig
Origami books reviewed previously
1)
Quick and Easy Origami Boxes by Tomoko Fuse
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Incredible Action Origami: That Really Works with Sticker by Paul Jackson
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Home Decorating With Origami by Tomoko Fuse
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Amazing Origami by Kunihiko Kasahara
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Origami Wreaths and Rings by David Petty
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Origami : The Complete Guide to the Art of Paperfolding by Rick Beech
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Origami to Astonish and Amuse by Jeremy Shafer
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Bugs and Birds in Origami by John Montroll
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Pokemon Origami by Ryoko Nishida
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Pokemon Origami 2 by Ryoko Nishida
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The Complete Origami Collection by Toshie Takahama
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The Magic of Origami by Alice Gray
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Brilliant Origami : A Collection of Original Designs by David Brill
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Secrets of Origami : The Japanese Art of Paper Folding by Robert Harbin
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Origamido : The Art of Folded Paper by Michael Lafosse
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Dollar Bill Animals in Origami by John Montroll
17)
Bringing Origami to Life by John Montroll
If you come across origami books that you like me to review, please send me an email. No promises, I will try my best.
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