Secrets Of Origami: The Japanese Art Of Paper Folding
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few art forms distill patience, precision, and elegance into a single sheet of paper the way origami does, and Secrets of Origami: The Japanese Art of Paper Folding by Robert Harbin remains one of the most authoritative and comprehensive guides ever produced on the subject. Harbin chronicles the full breadth of this ancient Japanese tradition, guiding readers from foundational folds and basic forms through to increasingly complex and breathtaking creations, all illustrated with remarkable clarity by the author himself and supported by photographs from Kingsley Mitchell and Robert Harbin. The book presents hundreds of models — from animals and birds to geometric forms and abstract sculptures — each broken down into accessible, step-by-step instructions that make the art approachable for beginners while offering genuine depth for seasoned practitioners. Beyond its role as a practical instruction manual, this work stands as a cultural document that argues powerfully for origami's place as a serious and sophisticated art form deserving of global recognition. Harbin's prose is warm and authoritative, infused with a deep respect for the Japanese masters who shaped the tradition, and his illustrations carry an elegance that mirrors the craft itself. First published in the 1960s and reissued through Angus & Robertson and Octopus Books, the volume has endured as a classic of craft literature — a testament to the transformative power of a single, perfectly folded sheet.
Author: Robert Harbin
Format: Hardback
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few art forms distill patience, precision, and elegance into a single sheet of paper the way origami does, and Secrets of Origami: The Japanese Art of Paper Folding by Robert Harbin remains one of the most authoritative and comprehensive guides ever produced on the subject. Harbin chronicles the full breadth of this ancient Japanese tradition, guiding readers from foundational folds and basic forms through to increasingly complex and breathtaking creations, all illustrated with remarkable clarity by the author himself and supported by photographs from Kingsley Mitchell and Robert Harbin. The book presents hundreds of models — from animals and birds to geometric forms and abstract sculptures — each broken down into accessible, step-by-step instructions that make the art approachable for beginners while offering genuine depth for seasoned practitioners. Beyond its role as a practical instruction manual, this work stands as a cultural document that argues powerfully for origami's place as a serious and sophisticated art form deserving of global recognition. Harbin's prose is warm and authoritative, infused with a deep respect for the Japanese masters who shaped the tradition, and his illustrations carry an elegance that mirrors the craft itself. First published in the 1960s and reissued through Angus & Robertson and Octopus Books, the volume has endured as a classic of craft literature — a testament to the transformative power of a single, perfectly folded sheet.