Origami to Astonish and Amuse: 400+ Original Models
Jeremy Shafer's Origami to Astonish and Amuse presents an extraordinary collection of original origami designs that push the boundaries of paper folding. This comprehensive origami book features over 400 models ranging from delightfully simple to impressively complex, each folded from a single piece of paper without cutting.
Interactive Paper Folding Projects
This book showcases functional origami designs that actually work. Create nail clippers that really clip, a Swiss Army knife that opens, or a surfer on a wave that crashes when moved forward. These interactive models demonstrate the incredible versatility of paper folding techniques.
From Simple to Complex Designs
The collection includes entertaining models for all skill levels. Begin with the amazingly simple exploding envelope, progress through classics like the Chocolate-Covered Ant and Transvestite Puppet, and challenge yourself with ridiculously complex designs like the hilarious "Man Swatter." Each project offers detailed folding instructions to guide you through the process.
Perfect Arts and Crafts Book for Families
This origami instruction book provides hundreds of entertaining folding ideas suitable for creating toys and decorations the whole family can enjoy. Whether you're an experienced folder or just starting with paper crafts, this book offers projects that inspire creativity and provide hours of hands-on entertainment.
About Jeremy Shafer
Jeremy Shafer brings fifteen years of folding experience and hundreds of original model creations to this comprehensive guide. His work has been published in major origami journals across the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom. As a member of the Friends of Origami Center of America and editor of the BARF (Bay Area Rapid Folders) newsletter, Shafer has exhibited his innovative designs at seven OrigamiUSA conventions. Based in Berkeley, California, he continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with a single sheet of paper.
Paperback Edition Details
Published by St. Martin's Griffin in July 2001, this paperback edition makes Shafer's extensive collection of original models accessible to paper folding enthusiasts worldwide. The book serves as both an instructional guide and a source of inspiration for anyone interested in the art of origami.
