Fantastic Origami Flying Creatures - by Hisao Fukui (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Japanese origami expert Hisao Fukui shows you how to create incredibly realistic paper birds and flying insects, a winged dinosaur and even an undulating Chinese dragon!</b> <p/>The easy-to-follow folding instructions and photos in this book present 24 challenging and amazingly lifelike models--from intermediate to complex in terms of their level of difficulty. <p/>The 24 unique models in this book include: <ul><li><b>The Swan</b>--The multilayered wings and body give this familiar model a major three-dimensional upgrade</li><li><b>The Crane</b>--Far from traditional, this crane rests on its built-in platform, and has an optional open wing configuration that can double as a fancy box</li><li><b>Peacocks</b>--One with tail feathers stowed neatly behind, and another with its tail fan proudly displayed</li><li><b>The Swallow</b>--Its distinctive bifurcated tail is on display in a kinetic diving pose</li><li><b>The Crested Kingfisher</b>--The artfully modeled eye of this hunter appears to be on the lookout for its next meal</li><li><b>Stink Bug</b>--there's nothing foul about this instantly recognizable shield-shaped insect model</li><li><b>Beetles</b>--A Horned Beetle with unfurled wings and a Rhinoceros Beetle with an intimidating spiky head</li><li><b>Flying Chinese Dragon</b>--Segmented and supple, this ancient symbol of power and good fortune is poised to pounce</li><li><b>The Dragonfly</b>--This incredibly detailed form is the most challenging model here, but the spectacular results are well worth the effort</li><li>And many more!</li></ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A great book with a lot variety for the avid folder.<b> -- Won Park, origami artist and author of <i>Dollar Animal Origami</i><br><br>Challenging, but not overly complex, this book will undoubtedly make you a better folder, and the models are lifelike and satisfying to fold.<b> -- Nick Robinson, origami artist and author of <i>Fantastic Flexagons</i></b><br><br>Crafters looking for diversion from a stressful world may well find what they are looking for in this delightful origami design collection...This guide shows that practice and patience--and sometimes a little bit of glue--are all that's needed to create an origami menagerie of one's own.<b> -- <i>Publishers Weekly</i></b><br><br>Fantastic, indeed! This guide to origami eschews simple standbys to feature sculptural models that appear poised to take flight...Birds of prey are menacing, insects are curiously realistic, mythical creatures are both regal and whimsical, and paper crafters will be thoroughly entertained.<b> --<i>Booklist</i></b><br><br>Hisao Fukui coaxes an incredible amount of detail from surprisingly straightforward folding sequences.<b> -- Marc Kirschenbaum, origami artist and author of <i>Extraordinary Origami</i><br><br>Realistic and elegant, Hisao Fukui's spectacular flying creatures come to life in your hands. This book is a great addition to any origami enthusiast's library.<b> -- Sok Song, origami artist and author of <i>Origami Chic</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Hisao Fukui</b> has been folding origami for half a century. He specializes in magnificently realistic animal models that capture the quintessential expressive elements of the originals. He is the author of four origami books that have been bestsellers in his native Japan, including Tuttle's forthcoming <i>Fantastic Origami Sea Creatures</i>.
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