Origami Paper Airplanes - by Didier Boursin (Paperback)

About the Book

Filled with new and outstanding folds that will inspire paper folders of all ages, this guide to the ancient art of origami offers designs for airplanes that are rated according to skill level. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Origami is an ancient art, yet modern paper folders can still invent fascinating new folds. Origami Paper Airplanes is filled with new and outstanding folds that will delight, amuse, and inspire paper folders of all ages. They offer a wide variety of designs that are rated according to skill level. Everyone, from beginners to experienced folders, will find something here to delight the hand and eye.

Each book opens with four pages of instructions in basic folding techniques, the symbols used in the book and a discussion of the various papers you work with. Then come the specific folds - Origami Paper Airplanes offers 28 different designs of aircraft that include traditional planes, new creations, and other flying objects such as windmills and frisbees. Extremely detailed technical drawings, in color, accompany the reader every step of the way from the very first crease through to the remarkable finished creation.

With their elegant and fascinating folds, these are among the most innovative origami books available. They are suited for folders of all ages and skill levels. Thoroughly tested and carefully designed instructions make it possible for anyone to achieve results on the first try.

Review Quotes

Clearly drawn set diagrams, and also provides handsome color photographs of the intended results.--John Peters "School Library Journal" (12/1/2001 12:00:00 AM)

Fully illustrated with step-by-step color diagrams, easy-to-follow instructions, and a full-size color picture of the final product.-- "Science News" (9/15/2001 12:00:00 AM)

The directions are generally clear and succinct, and stylish color photographs of the completed aircraft can often help.-- "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" (12/1/2001 12:00:00 AM)

These books boast beautiful photograph, well written introductions, and topics of interest to all ages.--Beth Karpas "VOYA [Voice of Youth Advocates]" (4/1/2002 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Didier Boursin is a world-renowned origami expert and author who lives in Paris. Among his books are Origami Paper Animals and Advanced Origami: More than 60 Fascinating and Challenging Projects for the Serious Folder.