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Skill Level :	From simple to high intermediate
Clear diagrams?	Yes - hand drawn
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)?	Yes
Photos of completed models?	Yes
Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper?	No
Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)?	A few are from rectangles, few are multi-piece

Overall Impression

I find similarities between Giunta's work and the work of Akira Yoshizawa.
Both capture the essence of their subjects with uncomplicated folds, which you
still have to fold well in order to get a satisfying result.

There are lots of subjects covered in this book. From animals to humans, plants to vehicles, holiday folds and more. Something for everyone.

The Models

Model	Notes	Photo (Click for a larger image)
Houses	Several cute and simple 2D house designs
Mountain	With a snowy peak
Dwarf's / Santa Claus hat
2 Candles	2 candles from 1 square
2 Candles	2 more candles from 1 square
Gnome	Cute
Baby	Nice
Profiles	Several human profile variations
Face with mustache	Very nice
Hitler	Good resemblance
Giuseppe Verdi bust	2 pieces for head and bust. Nice
Arabian shoes	Nice
Arrow in heart	Good
Tell's arrow	Arrow in apple - very nice
Heart ring	Good
Heart box	Good
Tent	Nice
Basket	Nice
Modular star
Rocking horse	From a rectangle - very nice
Christmas tree	Modular - with a star for the top
Angel	Simple and nice	Folded by Deb Pun Discoe
Bull's head	Good
Rose	From 2 squares
Leaf	Nice
Lily	Nice
Lily pad
Mushroom - 1
Mushroom - 2
2 Mushrooms	2 mushrooms from 1 square
Mushroom	3D mushroom
Butterfly	Very nice
Grasshopper	Simple
Cricket	Simple
Snail	From a rectangle
Rabbit	Nice	Folded by Rui Roda
Fox	Nice
Penguin	Nice
Clam	Nice
Starfish	From a rectangle - good
Frog	A nice variation of the traditional frog
Elephant	Cute
Monkey	Nice
Koala	Very good
Panda	2 piece - very nice
Boat	From a rectangle - Good
Toy airplane
Jet	Nice
Plane	Very good
Truck	From a rectangle - Very nice