Origami Architecture: Papercraft Models of the World's Most Famous Buildings: Origami Book with 16 Projects & Instructional DVD

Sheung Yee Shing

ISBN 10: 4805311541 / ISBN 13: 9784805311547

Published by Tuttle Publishing, Tokyo, Japan, 2011

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A real nice clean unmarked 144 page first edition(stated) hardcover with 1 low in number line. Has one bump on bottom back fly corner. rest is like new. The incredible splendors of some of the worlds' most recognized architectural feats are brought to life within the pages of Origami Architecture. With this paper craft book, some card stock paper, and a hobby knife, anyone can build spectacular re-creations of the most famous buildings in the world. This origami book includes: Over 900 photographs, Full-color instructional assembly diagrams, Brief histories of each building, and CD with detailed templates. Size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/4w. Seller Inventory # 7723

Bibliographic Details

Title: Origami Architecture: Papercraft Models of ...

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, Tokyo, Japan

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

Book Type: Book

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Synopsis:

With this book, some card stock paper, and a hobby knife, you can build spectacular recreations of the most famous buildings in the world. It gives instructions and templates for 16 buildings, including the Pathenon, the White House, the Eiffel Tower, the Chrysler building, and the Forbidden City. There are over 900 photographs detailing the cutting and assembling of the pieces without using glue or tape, except for attaching it to its base. Once the structure is attached to the base not only will it look amazing, but it can be folded up and taken anywhere. For the would be architect, the papercraft hobbyist, or a model builder, Origami architecture will provide hours of activity and an impressive result

Review:

"You'll feel like an architect as you experience a structure taking shape beneath your fingertips!" --All Things Paper blog

"Want a challenge? Most people are familiar with folded paper origami cranes or napkin swans. Some paper folders have graduated to folding elephants, crabs or geometric shapes. Then there are true papercraft artists whose creations are above and beyond a hobbyist's skill. In this case, you have Yee. Origami Architecture is for anyone who aspires to be the type of artist who is meticulous, exacting and fascinated by complexity." --McClatchy Newspapers

"What's notable about these paper replicas is how much detail that plain white paper can illuminate. When you strip away the model's materiality, the simple interface of light and shade highlights the striking beauty of the buildings' architectural outlines. That such intricate crafts can be folded flat only adds to their mystery." --Architect magazine

"Discover: A perfect gift for architects, aspiring world travelers or papercrafting fans." --Shelf Awareness for Readers