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Skill Level :	From simple to intermediate
Clear diagrams?	Yes
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)?	Most are

Overall Impression

This is not a diagram oriented book, but a magnificent exhibition
of photographed origami models from all over the world. The best of them are here, classic and modern: Yoshizawa, Kawahata, Lang, Issei, and many more. 40 artists contributed to this publication.
For every model displayed, there are details about the size of the model, what kind of paper was used for folding it, and general comments about the model.
If you're looking for books with plenty of diagrams, this book is not for you. If you want to be inspired by fascinating photos, and see what can be achieved with origami, get this book.

The Models

Model	Creator	Notes	Photo (click for larger image)
Paper fastening flower	Gay Merrill Gross	Decorative 3 piece fastener
Talking lips	Soon Young Lee	Fantastic simple action model	Folded by Paula Versnick
Bucky ball	Thomas Hull	Hull's modular "Zig Zag" units	Folded by Paula Versnick
Flying Fox Airplane	Michael G. LaFosse	Flying toy plane
George L. Mountainlion	Michael G. LaFosse	Very nice mask