Gilad's Origami Page

Origami Art

By Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander

Published: 2008 by Tuttle Publishing
Pages: 144
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
ISBN: 4805309989 / 9784805309988

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Skill Level :	From intermediate to complex
Clear diagrams?	Yes
Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)?	Yes
Photos of completed models?	Beautiful photos
Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper?	No, but starting size is suggested
Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)?	Most are

Overall Impression

Similar in layout to Michael LaFosse's previous book: Advanced Origami, this book presents 15 more of LaFosse's masterpieces with full diagrams. From a somewhat abstracted American lobster to a hyper-realistic American Alligator, all with design notes and paper recommendations.
Each model requires more than the diagrams alone to get close to LaFosse's art. The last step of the diagrams is just a starting point for shaping and exploring.

As with Advanced Origami, diagrams are only a part of this book. As this is an origami artist's reference, there are articles on many aspects of the art, including a discussion of paper choices, paper-making, folding methods, wet-folding, back-coating, using Metyhl Cellulose in folding, display tips, and more fascinating secrets from LaFosse and Alexander's experience. It even includes tips for going professional with origami. Although there is some overlap with Advanced Origami, most of the information is new.

As this book sums-up 20 years of Origamido studio in MA, it includes the detailed history of the studio as well as the story of LaFosse's development as an origami artist.

This is a fantastic book for advanced folders.

The Models

Model	Notes	Photo (click for a larger image)
American Lobster
Monk Seal for Linda
Grackle		Folded by Michael LaFosse
West Indian Manatee
Cormorant
Humpback Whale
Penguin
Banana Slug
Birdwing Butterfly
Modular Flower and Leaf	From 5 or 6 squares. Extra sheets for leaves
Pond Turtle
Mudarri Luna Moth	Also diagrammed in Origami Butterflies
Munich Orchid and Leaf	From a rectangle, and leaves from a square
F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet
American Alligator	Amazing	Folded by Michael LaFosse