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Challenge yourself with these creative new innovations in the ancient art of origami paper folding! Origami Animal Sculpture offers a refreshing take on the endlessly fascinating field of zoomorphic origami paper folding. In this book, origami artist John Szinger shares his unique vision of the wild with detailed how-to instructions for 22 intermediate-to-advanced models of unusual animals and related objects. These expressive lifelike designs incorporate aspects of sculpture, mathematics and 3D design.

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In Origami Animal Sculpture, John Szinger illustrates the attention to detail that is the hallmark of his work. Szinger's interest in origami began when he started folding paper airplanes as a boy and he began diagramming his own models as a way to share his art with fellow paper folders. Trained as an engineer and software developer, Szinger incorporates alternate geometries, including one-fifth, one-sixth, and polar or rotational-based symmetries, into his work to create gorgeous models that are sure to delight any animal lover. --About.com Origami

John Szinger has taken on a wide range of subjects for this book, providing lots of interesting sequences for folders to tackle and enjoy. Szinger distills the essence of each subject and playfully highlights key features, like the eyes of his Cuttlefish and the snout on his Bull Walrus. He achieves clever color changes on pieces like the Common Loon, Inchworm and others. Each model exhibits a profoundly intelligent design methodology. The fun is in folding these gems to discover how each masterpiece will emerge. --MARC KIRSCHENBAUM (marckrsh.home.pipeline.com), origami designer and author

I would give a 5-star rating on this book! The models are pleasantly challenging and provide good practice for aspiring folders like myself, who need to work on difficult folding techniques, such as crimp and sink folds. -- Yuki's Origami Blog

Author Information

John Szinger is an origami artist, engineer, designer, software developer and musician. He started to diagram his models for the OrigamiUSA annual convention as a way to share his art with fellow folders. John lives with his family in Mount Vernon, NY.

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