Realistic Origami Animals: 32 Amazing Paper Models from a Japanese Master, Paperback/Fumiaki Kawahata

Create miniature versions of your favorite creatures! Realistic Origami Animals shows you how to create 32 exquisite paper animals designed by renowned origami master, Fumiaki Kawahata . This diverse collection features many unusual models that will bring your origami skills to the next level and help you to explore the endless possibilities of paper folding. This full-color book has detailed, step-by-step instructions showing you exactly how to fold each of the 32 impressive animals, including: Bison --A sturdy model with a distinctive hump and a beard Elk --Boasts an impressive rack of antlers in a contrasting color Flying Squirrel --A kinetic piece captured mid-flight with its wings outstretched Dachshund --An adorable stretched pup who makes an amusing companion Kangaroo --A muscular marsupial with a sweet little joey peeking out from its pouch Gorilla --A powerful presence with a furrowed brow that will make you think twice before going too close And many more! Kawahata's clever projects draw their realism from unique and innovative folding patterns--no wet folding required! About author(s): Fumiaki Kawahata is a prolific origami designer and author specializing in naturalistic models, from insects to dinosaurs, and everything in-between. His work has been exhibited throughout the world and he has a huge following worldwide. He was the special guest at the 2012 XV AEP Origami Convention in Spain, and his work was featured in the Peabody Award-winning film, Between the Folds . His models are often reproduced by avid folders to demonstrate their technical prowess. Kawahata is a member of the Japan Origami Society and is the author of several origami books in Japanese. This is his first book in English.