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The Buck Book

By Anne Akers Johnson

Published: 1993 by Klutz
Pages: 82
Binding: Spiral-bound
Language: English
ISBN: 187825751X

Skill Level :	From simple to intermediate
Clear diagrams?	Yes - hand drawn
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)?	Shows which side of the bill to work with
Photos of completed models?	No, but good quality drawings
Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper?	No
Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)?	All are frm US $ bills

Overall Impression

This book is a great introduction to origami in general, and to money-origami in particular. The selection include fun models as the rings and bow-tie, a cute action-model, and a couple of a little more challenging animals. Furthermore, the book comes with a crisp new (real) dollar bill, so you can start practicing immediately. Strewn within the instructions are "Buck Facts", short trivia facts about money.

The instructions, while not exactly conforming to the Randlett-Yoshizawa standards of diagramming, are still quite clear and detailed in both drawings and descriptions.

The Models

Model	Creator	Photo (click for a larger image)
Buffalo Bill badge	Bill Caruba
Bow tie	Traditional	Folded by Michele Rousseau
Dollar ring	Traditional	Folded by Michele Rousseau
Dime in ring	Kenneth Kawamura	Folded by Michele Rousseau
Jumping frog	Robert Neale
Elephant	Neal Elias
Peacock	Adolfo Cerceda	Folded by Michele Rousseau