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Monstruos de Papel

By Fernando Gilgado Gomez

Self Published: 1998 
Pages: 148
Binding: Paperback
Language: Spanish

Skill Level : Complex
Clear diagrams? Yes
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? No
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)? Yes
Overall Impression

The book is a real treat for complex folders. Not a lot of models, but every single one is a gem.
The 3 aliens are from the "Alien" movie saga.
Excellent diagrams (mono-colored), and color photographs of all models on the front and back covers.

The Models
Model Notes Photo (Click for a larger image)
Moon A smiling crescent
On the left
Folded by Eyal Reuveni
Sun Smiling sun
Alien 1 "Face-hugger". Also published in Papiroflexia Magica  
Folded by Pere Olivella
Alien 2 The "Baby" alien. Also published in Papiroflexia Magica  
Folded by Pere Olivella
Alien 3 Full grown alien
Satyr Excellent
Minotaur Excellent - with color changed head  
Folded by Fernando Gilgado
Demon Fantastic! Also published in Origami Tanteidan 10th convention book
Dragon Very good
Eastern Dragon Very nice, with color changed stripe  
Folded by Fernando Gilgado
3-headed dragon Fantastic  
Folded by Fernando Gilgado