Publication
Falken-Vlg., Niedernh. (1992), Broschiert, 127 pages
Collection
Status
Available
Description
Robert Harbin's book provides a comprehensive introduction to this simple and inexpensive, yet creative and absorbing art form. It includes a complete history of origami (or the art of paperfolding) from its origins in the 12th century. It provides information on the essentials of origami, followed by over 400 diagrams with clear and easy-to-follow instructions that show how to create a range of models.
User reviews
LibraryThing member phycophile
This wonderful little book (186 pages) was my introduction to paperfolding in the late 1960s. Written by Roberts Harbin, it includes simple to intermediate traditional models, as well as some models from several mid-t0-late 20th-century folders. I can still recall the joy of learning Harbin's
In addition to the basic models, this book (an American reprint of Harbin's 'Teach Yourself Origami') is an interesting look back on how origami was perceived and the subtle ways it has changed since 1969. I also think that this little paperback has my favorite cover of any origami book, although I don't think the model depicted is shown in the book itself. If someone knows its origin I would appreciate learning it.
Show More
multiform (that produces a picture frame, a wallet, a basket, and a boat as the folding sequence progresses). I have folded these models many hundreds of times over the years.In addition to the basic models, this book (an American reprint of Harbin's 'Teach Yourself Origami') is an interesting look back on how origami was perceived and the subtle ways it has changed since 1969. I also think that this little paperback has my favorite cover of any origami book, although I don't think the model depicted is shown in the book itself. If someone knows its origin I would appreciate learning it.
Show Less
Language
ISBN
3806802807 / 9783806802801
Original publication date
1958