Action Modular Origami: to intrigue and delight - Softcover

Lam, Tung Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1911093940 ISBN 13: 9781911093947

Publisher: Tarquin Publications, 2018

Synopsis

This book by a long-time creator will appeal to enthusiasts of mathematics and puzzles as well as fans of modular origami. Over thirty elegant projects are absorbing to make and rewarding to assemble — without glue or scissors. When finished, not only do the projects please the eye and stimulate the imagination, they have a bonus feature: they move, spin or change shape in unique and fascinating ways.

All in one place, fully diagrammed — clear step-by-step instructions with thoughts behind the folds. Many have been improved during years of experimentation and experiences of making and teaching.

“beautiful and elegant designs...immaculate diagrams.” British Origami Society

“WXYZ model is so iconic...the most elegant model in all of modular origami.” trivialknot

“his modular creations are fine examples of original and economical folding” David Petty, author of Origami A-B-C and Origami 1-2-3
 

About this title

About the Author

Tung Ken Lam is a well-known origami creator, best known for "Jitterbug" and "WXYZ" inspired by the works of graphic artist MC Escher, architect/designer/polymath R Buckminster Fuller and origami creators such as Tomoko Fuse, Paul Jackson, Dave Brill, Dave Mitchell and Robert Neale. First introduced to origami as a child, he developed his interest through the books of Robert Harbin, Eric Kenneway, Kunihiko Kasahara, Samuel Randlett and John Montroll. "Origami crosses the boundaries of art, craft, play, mathematics, puzzles and practical geometry. The possibilities of folding paper seem limited, but these limitations have inspired creativity and imagination. Paper might seem an everyday material but it's magical to turn it into something unique just by folding. Following instruction to make someone else's origami work is akin to experiencing the folder's worldview and their act of creation." A member of the British Origami Society who has edited its magazine and publications, he has completed several commercial and educational origami commissions involving origami over the last 20 years. Although best know for modular origami, he has created animals, human figures and faces, tessellations and quirky subjects like a convincing hand with four finger and a thumb. He has taught origami in Britain, Europe, USA and Asia in schools, shopping centres, science and cultural festivals and many other venues. He co-authored "Learning Mathematics with Origami" with Sue Pope; published by the Association of Teachers of Mathematics, it was one of their top three bestsellers of 2016.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tarquin Publications
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1911093940
• ISBN 13: 9781911093947
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96