An edition of Origami Sea Life (1991)

Origami Sea Life

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An edition of Origami Sea Life (1991)

Origami Sea Life

2nd edition
  • 4.1 (7 ratings) ·
  • 31 Want to read
  • 5 Have read

In Origami Sea Life, John Montroll and Robert J. Lang have collaborated to produce a truly elegant work. The pages of this book contain some of the most creative origami published to date. Each project is accompanied by a biological sketch of the animal to enhance the visual description. There are 38 models in all ranging from the lowly barnacle to the mighty whale. in between are to be found a cuttlefish, angelfish, lionfish, and fiddler crab, to name but a few of the unusual origami projects presented.

Each project is illustrated with step-by-step instructions, utilizing the unique folds which make each of these animals so lifelike. Beginner and expert alike will find hours of creative fun in these pages.

Origami Sea Life also includes a summary of the history of origami sea life. Information on types of paper and the technique of wet folding make this book indispensible for all those with an interest in papercraft.

Publish Date
Publisher
Dover
Language
English
Pages
192

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Edition Availability
Cover of: Origami Sea Life
Origami Sea Life
Jul 22, 2018, Antroll Publishing Company
paperback
Cover of: Origami Sea Life
Origami Sea Life: Third Edition
Jun 29, 2013, Brand: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
paperback
Cover of: Origami Sea Life
Origami Sea Life
1991, Dover
in English - 2nd edition
Cover of: Origami Sea Life
Origami Sea Life
1991, Dover, Constable
in English - 2nd ed.

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Book Details


First Sentence

"The sea is nearly a world unto itself; it is vast, ecologically rich, complex, and yet, we are acquainted with only the tiniest fraction of its varied life."

Edition Notes

Originally published in Maryland by Antroll Pub. Co. in 1990.
Chiefly illustrations.

Published in
New York

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
736/.982
Library of Congress
TT870 .M572 1991, TT870.M572 1991

The Physical Object

Pagination
192 p.
Number of pages
192
Dimensions
28 x x centimeters

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL2027005M
Internet Archive
origamisealife0000mont
ISBN 10
0486267652
ISBN 13
9780486267654
LCCN
91002997
Library Thing
169476
Goodreads
1104960

Work Description

Illustrated instruction book features 38 unusual subjects, from simple to complex, each graded for difficulty. Sailfish, tadpole, killer whale, bay barnacle, dolphin, horseshoe crab, barracuda, blue crab, American lobster and many more. Step-by-step instructions, notes on animals, technique of wet folding, much more. Over 2400 black-and-white illustrations.

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