The Encyclopedia of Origami Techniques: The complete, fully illustrated guide to the folded paper arts

Excellent resource for everyone interested in upping their paper-folding expertise. We’re all enjoying it in this home.

This is a bit strange, but while the book is one to love, the FIRST Edition which I already own was ALSO the one to love! I do NOT recall any description stating that this is a reprint of The Encyclopedia of Origami (NOTE - the first edition does NOT have "Technique" as part of the title - so the small picture on THIS edition that says "Previously published as [a photo of the first edition cover but with the word "Techniques" on it]" My hard back copy does not have that. So, now I own two copies of the same book - well, the text and photos seem to be identical. I am a bit annoyed that Amazon did not mention this - at least I never noticed it - but them I could have checked my very large library of origami books, especially since this type of thing seems to occur often in this area. Hmmm, I cannot think that creators as gifted and as generous as Mr. Robinson and others are nefariously plotting to make even more millions by bamboozling careless readers, but I do wonder about the publishers . . . hmmm. Oh well, it is not like I am frugal with the money I spend on origami paper and books and other works by my (many) betters, but I do rankle a bit that this duplication seems a bit duplicitous and that I was, even if self-imposed, a bit too easily duped. Paul C - (a bit put-off, but I still would be honored to buy Mr. Robinson a glass of his favorite adult beverage.)

I am a first timer in origami and this book is so helpful. The directions are clear and easy to follow. So glad I purchased this.

An encyclopedia would have a multitude of references and volumes to access. This is like a short hand basics to intermediate to advanced skills in one book? However it also reminds me of a glossary at the end of a book but with pictures to show you how to fold and crease properly-ish (which is a thing kind of skipped over in this book and shouldn't be). Sooo read carefully and pay attention to the way that it's worded and the pictures are placed. I was backwards a couple times which shouldn't have mattered. It's good for literacy in technique I would have to say to sum it up.

Great origami projects

The structure is fantastic. Well developed illustrations. Best origami book I have now.

My grandson loved it. A lot of variety

I was actually quite disappointed with this book. I was hoping for more flowers and fun animals. There is an entire chapter just on different boxes, a chapter on modular stuff, which is fine. And then a chapter on huge projects around the world.

Not very useful for kids. Not detailed instructions.

Apenas estoy aprendiendo origami, así que esperaba que el libro pudiera ser un trampolín para una mejor comprensión de la técnica. Me gustó la información preliminar. Incluye una explicación de los dobleces básicos, aquí tuve algunos problemas que resolví viendo videos en YouTube, por lo que para mí fue una falla. Luego se incluyen tres secciones con diferentes modelos, modelos sencillos, intermedios y más complejos. Encontré algunos errores entre los diagramas y texto, no muchos, pero sí existen. Hay de todo, animales, origami modular, cajas, etc. en ese sentido es muy bueno. Si buscas un sólo libro para aprender y hacer diferentes modelos, es un buen libro.

One of the good book in Origami Instructions.

Great for beginners and advanced as well. The instructions are detailed and clear. It was a gift for my husband who is enjoying it very much. Arrived well packed and fast.

The ideal book, for beginners and not-so beginners. Clear instructions on technique, good pictures and diagrams, and many interesting projects to try.