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Origami Animals
By Robert J. Lang
Published: 1992 by Crescent
Pages: 112
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
ISBN: 051707320X
Buy from: Amazon.com
| Skill Level : | Simple to complex |
|---|---|
| Clear diagrams? | Yes |
| Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? | Yes |
| Photos of completed models? | Excellent color photos for all models |
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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
This publication is also known as a paperback called "Paper Animals". Both these books carry the exact same
contents.
The book starts with a very good introductory guide. There are fantastic color photographs of all the models,
and the diagramming quality is excellent.
Difficulty ranges from the very simple to the complex, so there's something for everyone.
The models are arranged in "scenes" depicting various habitats.
The book is currently out of print, but can still be found here and there from
second-hand book dealers.
The Models
| Model | Creator | Notes | Photo (Click for a larger image) |
|---|---|---|---|
American meadow |
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| Grasshopper | Gay Merrill Gross | Jumping. Very simple |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Butterfly | Gay Merrill Gross | Simple |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Skunk | Aaron Einbond | Nice. Also published in Origami USA 1992 convention book |
|
Swiss alp |
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| Mountain range | Gloria Farison | Nice | |
| Marmot | Robert J. Lang | Very good |
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| Ibex | Robert J. Lang | Excellent - in a sitting position |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
Louisiana bayou |
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| Cypress | Robert J. Lang | Nice | |
| Alligator puppet | Robert J. Lang | Simple |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Crawfish | Robert J. Lang | Nice |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Tortoise | Robert J. Lang |
Very good. Also published in A Arte dos Mestres de Origami and in
Origami Design Secrets |
|
Ocean |
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| Fish | Karen Reeds | Cute |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Skate | Wayne Rickard | Simple & elegant |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Gray whale | Robert J. Lang | Nice |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
Arctic ice |
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| Paddle | Robert J. Lang | An excellent combination for a rowing Eskimo |
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| Kayak | Robert J. Lang | ||
| Eskimo | Robert J. Lang | ||
| Polar bear | Marc Kirschenbaum | Very simple & stylized |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
Australian forest |
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| Koala | Edwin Corrie | Cute |
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| Gum tree | Robert J. Lang | Very good | |
| Cockatoo | Robert J. Lang | Very good |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
African savanna |
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| Lion | Robert J. Lang | Excellent |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Gazelle | Robert J. Lang | Excellent |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
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