Lovers of the ancient Japanese art of paperfolding will welcome this delightful collection of animal origami projects. Noted origami expert John Montroll provides more than 300 black-and-white diagrams and step-by-step instructions for creating 12 familiar animals.
Graded according to difficulty, the projects include charming versions of a cat, deer, elephant, seal, walrus, mink, bear, and five other creatures. Clear, easy-to-follow explanations of symbols and basic folds help paperfolding enthusiasts successfully complete each project.

This collection teaches you how to fold 37 original origami stars, each from a single square sheet of paper. Great care has been taken to keep each folding sequence elegant. The models are amazing and striking, are enjoyable to fold, and can be used as awards and decorations, and on festive occasions.

This second edition is in full color. Several stars use both sides of the paper to highlight interesting color patterns. Duo origami paper, which has a different color on each side, is ideal for these models.

Most of the stars are two-dimensional and a few are three-dimensional. Several sets of related stars are included. There are solid-color and two-toned models. The radiant stars each have an impressive alternating color pattern. The twelve-point star looks as if it was woven from strips of paper. The magic star resembles a model made from eight sheets, but is easily folded from a single square, like all the others in this book.

Most of the designs are by John Montroll; several are by Russell Cashdollar. The models range from simple to complex, but not too complex. Clear step-by-step instructions show how to fold stars with varying number of points, shapes, and color patterns.

Dollar Origami Treasures shows how to fold a large collection of dollar bill models. Most are created by John Montroll and a few are traditional favorites. Clear step-by-step instructions show how to fold over 50 models in categories of objects, boats, hats, bugs, birds, sea creatures, mammals, and dinosaurs. Models range in skill level from simple to complex, but not too complex. Models include a Kimono, Ocean Liner, Party Hat, Piggy Bank, Crab, Tyrannosaurus, and many other favorites.

There is information on the proportions of a dollar bill and methods to cut these from squares and rectangles. Difficulty levels are shown for each model so the beginner can concentrate on simple models and can also learn to improve their folding skills.

This collection is perfect for children, art teachers, and anyone who wishes to expand their repertoire of origami and dollar bill folds.

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 indispensable for all those with an interest in origami.

Welcome to the world premier of the Sixth Origami Symphony! Structured as a musical symphony in four movements, these fun and challenging movements depict a wide range of origami subjects. From striped snakes, favorite jungle animals and tetrahedra with colorful patterns to a wandering journey deep in the desert, many origami discoveries await.

Contained in this work are 38 original models, each a masterpiece by origami master John Montroll. Each model can be folded from a single square using standard origami paper. For the first movement, several striped snakes are presented as a theme and variation. The jungle animals of second movement present an Elephant, Lion, two Hippos, Rhino, Giraffe and more. Geometric beauty is found in tetrahedra with colorful patterns in the third movement. The fourth movement concludes with desert animals, including a detailed scorpion. All are of varying levels of difficulty.

The four movements are: First Movement: Allegro: Theme and Variation on Snakes. Second Movement: Andante: Frolicking in the Jungle. Third Movement: An Octet of Colorful Tetrahedra with a Trio of Grand Pyramids. Fourth Movement: Allegro: Deep in the Desert.

Welcome to the world premier of the Ninth Origami Symphony! Modeled after a musical symphony in four movements, many themes reveal the possibilities of origami. Australian mammals and birds along with colorful cubes and backyard bugs are explored in beautiful detail.

Contained in this work are 35 original models, each a masterpiece by origami master John Montroll. Each model can be folded from a single square using standard origami paper. Beautiful and diverse Australian birds and mammals fill the first two movements. Many of the birds have color-change patterns. Fancy duo-colored cubes are shown in the minuet of the third movement. The fourth movement captures detailed, delicate and complex bugs.

First Movement: Allegro: Australian Mammals Hopping Around.

Second Movement: Andante: Australian Birds Hopping Around.

Third Movement: Minuet of Colorful Cubes with a Trio of Shapes Based on Cubes.

Fourth Movement: Allegro: The Buzzing of Backyard Bugs.

Antonio Vivaldi's best known work is The Four Seasons. He created this work, featuring musical expressions of the seasons, with accompanying sonnets. Originally written as violin concerti, the pieces are now skillfully transcribed for solo piano. Easily playable for a relatively skilled piano player, it is ideal for both students and performers, and includes the four seasonal sonnets written in English. This solo piano arrangement presents a new, complete, and accessible way to enjoy his playful music while still retaining his unmistakable style.

Fun and Simple Origami teaches you how to fold a large collection of easy models. This edition in full color adds life to this amazing art. Many models are traditional and a few are created by John Montroll. Clear step-by-step instructions show how to fold 101 models in chapters of birds, fish, animals, boats, boxes, hats, and more. Models include a Flying Bird, Chinese Fishing Boat, Pagoda, Fancy Box, Kimonos, King's Crown, and many other favorites.

Each model is folded from a single square sheet. The boxes are fun to fold and have surprise endings when they open and become three-dimensional. Boats are interesting because of their clever designs. Hats make good projects at children's parties. You can make scenes of birds, fish, stars, and more.

This collection is perfect for children, art teachers, and anyone who wishes to expand their repertoire.

Welcome to the world premier of the Eleventh Origami Symphony! Modeled after musical symphonies in four movements, this brings origami to another level. South American mammals, colorful jungle birds, a series of pyramids and celestial shapes, along with fun sea creatures adds to the variety and enjoyment of origami.

Contained in this work are 36 original models, each a masterpiece by origami master John Montroll. Each model can be folded from a single square using standard origami paper. Land models include a llama and armadillo along with a series of pyramids. Other models are a flamingo, hoopoe, sailfish, squid, and hermit crab.

First Movement: Allegro: Footsteps of South American Mammals.

Second Movement: Andante: Parade of Jungle Birds.

Third Movement: Minuet of Triangular Pyramids with a Trio of Spherical Gems.

Fourth Movement: Allegro: Melodies Deep in the Ocean.

Welcome to the mysterious realm of polyhedra in origami. Join origami master John Montroll as he takes you on an exploration into the secrets of folding these beautiful shapes, using only a single square sheet of paper for each. Using remarkably innovative techniques, you can create your own seemingly impossible polyhedra. This revised edition in full color includes four new models and more efficient folding procedures for several of the other designs.

In this collection of 31 polyhedra, you will learn to fold the five Platonic solids--the tetrahedron, cube, octahedron, icosahedron, and dodecahedron--and their sunken versions. Other polyhedra included are the pentagonal trapezohedron, hexagonal prism, heptagonal dipyramid, dimpled octahedron, and rhombic dodecahedron. Beginner and expert alike will find many exciting projects by following the step-by-step instructions.

In this fascinating collection of origami projects, John Montroll, one of America's foremost origami artists, teaches you to create models of the world's most celebrated extinct animals, each folded from a single square sheet of paper. Paper crafters can make amazingly detailed paper replicas of the Tyrannosaurus, the Stegosaurus, the Pterodactylus, the Triceratops, the Apatosaurus, and many of the other monsters that seize the imaginations of children and adults alike.

This third edition in full color with 24 prehistoric models includes the Woolly Mammoth. Each project is accompanied with notes of the animal being represented. Anyone interested in dinosaurs or origami will find this book fascinating and entertaining.

Welcome to the world premier of the Tenth Origami Symphony! Based on a four movement musical symphony, many themes and styles demonstrate the power of origami. Horses, elephants, butterflies, three-dimensional diamonds, and large animals are presented in stunning detail.

Contained in this work are 36 original models, each a masterpiece by origami master John Montroll. Each model can be folded from a single square using standard origami paper. Showing several levels of complexity, all models are diagrammed in under 40 steps. Horse variations include a unicorn, pegasus, and donkey. A variety of elephants from simple to complex, along with lucky butterflies, lucky diamonds, a panda, rhino, and hyena all capture the best of origami.

List of movements: First Movement: Allegro: Theme & Variation on the Horse & Elephant. Second Movement: Andante: Animals that Bring Good Luck. Third Movement: Minuet of Lucky Diamonds with a Trio of Colorful Octahedra. Fourth Movement: Allegro: Sounds of Dangerous Animals.