Folding the universe : origami from angelfish to Zen
/ Peter Engel
- New York : Vintage Books , c1989
- 323 p. : illus. ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical and index.
This illustrated book is unlike any ever written about origami. A celebrated origami artist explores the secrets of Japanese paperfolding and explains how to create complex animals from simple squares of paper. Includes a brief history, basic techniques, and step-by-step instructions for 24 projects: hummingbird, giraffe, butterfly, kangaroo, and more.