 | Brilliant Origami: A Collection of Original Designs by David Brill
Buy used from: $17.39 I really like David Brill, his models are simply Brill-iant!
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 | The Complete Book of Origami: Step-by Step Instructions in Over 1000 Diagrams by Robert J. Lang
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $3.28 Book Description: "Create timeless figures with clear, step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams." There are actually only 37 original models in this book, not 48 as stated on the back cover.
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 | Complete Origami: An A-Z facts and folds, with step-by-step instructions for over 100 projects by Eric Kenneway
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $2.85 Ingram: "This comprehensive guide combines detailed practical advice on paper folding with delightful projects and little-known facts about the history and art of origami."
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 | Essential Origami: How To Build Dozens of Models from Just 10 Easy Bases by Steve Biddle
Buy used from: $8.95 Ingram: "This book contains more than 1,000 step-by-step diagrams for origami projects ranging from traditional Japanese designs to contemporary American innovations."
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 | The New Origami: Dozens of Projects Using the Newest Kinds of Origami: Modular, Puzzle, Storytelling, Practical, Symmetrical, and Layered by Steve Biddle
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $3.43 Ingram: "A must-have for all origami enthusiasts--a compendium of the latest trends and techniques, from two of the origami world's top folders."
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 | Origami: The Complete Practical Guide to the Ancient Art of Paperfolding by Rick Beech
Buy new: $18.15 / Used from: $2.38 Very high production values. This makes a good gift to introduce people to origami.
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 | Origami Boxes by Tomoko Fuse
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $5.56 Scale up to large heavy paper and, along with 'Origami Greeting Cards', you'll be able to present your gifts in a most personal way. Be sure to check out Ms. Fuse's other books on unit origami.
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 | Origami Design Secrets: Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art by Robert J. Lang
Buy new: $49.50 / Used from: $45.98 Bound to be an instant classic. This book is not for the casual folder. Proceed with steady hands, a reserve of patience -- and lots of scratch paper ;).
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 | Origami for the Connoisseur by Kunihiko Kasahara
Buy used from: $29.98 This book is true to its title. If you're on a budget, get Kasahara's other book 'Origami Omnibus' instead.
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 | Origami from Angelfish to Zen by Peter Engel
Buy new: $13.22 / Used from: $2.50 Get the 1st print edition entitled 'Folding the Universe' -- it is less dense (the same content spreaded over 324 pages vs. 248 pages for this edition).
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 | Origami Greeting Cards by Isamu Asahi
Buy used from: $1.00 An origami greeting card is better than any Hallmark card you can buy. Also check out Tomoko Fuse's book 'Origami Boxes'.
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 | Origami in Action : Paper Toys That Fly, Flap, Gobble, and Inflate by Robert J. Lang
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $6.71 Ingram: "One of the world's top origami creators presents 39 origami projects, ranging from beginner to advanced levels..."
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 | Origami Insects by Robert J. Lang
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $5.94 Every hardcore folder needs to have this origami book in their collection. Do NOT start with this book if you're a beginner, it would probably turn you off to origami.
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 | Origami Omnibus: Paper Folding for Everybody by Kunihiko Kasahara
Buy new: $16.32 / Used from: $4.40 Get the hardcover edition because you'll be folding a lot from this book.
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 | Origami Sculptures by John Montroll
Buy new: $11.01 / Used from: $3.24 Great book containing wonderful paper animals. Need a bigger challenge? Move up to Lang's animal books.
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 | Origami Sea Life by John Montroll
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $4.28 Do you like seafoods -- oops I meant seafolds? The two origami masters, Montroll and Lang, bring you the best seafolds in the ocean of origami books.
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 | Origami to Astonish and Amuse by Jeremy Shafer
Buy new: $15.63 / Used from: $7.89 This is the book for those into alternative models. Can we all say, "Far out!"
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 | Origami Zoo: An Amazing Collection of Folded Paper Animals by Robert J. Lang
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $10.67 Try this book if you just can't get enough of animals. It's missing a tiger model, which is just as well because this book is definitely not a paper tiger. Also see Montroll's 'Origami Sculptures'.
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 | Secrets of Origami: The Japanese Art of Paper Folding by Robert Harbin
Buy new: $12.71 / Used from: $3.90 As stated by one of the Amazon reviewers, "One of the Great Classics, Finally back in Print." Enough said.
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 | Super Simple Paper Airplanes: Step-By-Step Instructions to Make Paper Planes That Really Fly From a Tri-Plane to a Jet Fighter by Nick Robinson
Buy used from: $3.95 Every origami collection needs a book devoted to paper airplanes! Easy to follow, fun for all.
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 | Teach Yourself Origami by Robert Harbin
Buy used from: $0.98 Ingram: "The phenomenal bestselling classic that brought the ancient art of Japanese paperfolding to the U.S...." I think this is a reprint of 'Origami: The Art of Paperfolding', so don't get both.
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 | Ultimate Papercraft and Origami Book by Paul Jackson
Buy used from: $0.01 A handsome origami book that also covers gift-wrapping and other paper crafts. Highly recommended for its breadth.
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 | World of Origami by Isao Honda
Buy used from: $5.97 This is an older origami book, so some may find it dated. But if you're a true student of origami, by all means get this book (get the original 1965 hardcover edition if you can get your hands on it).
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 | Pacon Origami Paper, Pack Of 55 Sheets
Buy new: $4.90 Can't practice your art without supplies. This pack is one of the better values sold on Amazon. If you really want to save, buy colored paper in bulk (e.g., gift wrap) and cut them down to size.
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 | Origami Page-A-Day 2004 Calendar by Margaret Van Sicklen
Buy used from: $11.74 Get a 2004 origami calendar to top off the Ultimate Origami Collection.
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