The centuries-old art of origami–Japanese paper folding–produces remarkable paper creations that exhibit extraordinary realism and delicate beauty. Enthusiasts of this wonderful art will welcome this challenging new collection of paper sculptures designed by John Montroll, renowned origami expert.

Twenty-five intricately detailed paperfolding projects feature strikingly lifelike animals from land sea, and air… plus two prehistoric giants–tyrannosaurus and brontosaurus–and an eye-catching ornament and star.

For this second edition, the diagrams are computer generated and are easier to follow. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions and hundreds of diagrams explain how to fashion each of these intriguing sculptures. Beginning with symbols and basic folds, patterns progress from the simple angelfish to the complex and fascinating lobster.

Models folded by Jon Herrity and Matt Slayton.