Origami in Action : Paper Toys That Fly, Flap, Gobble, and Inflate

by Robert J. Lang

Robert J. Lang shares his gift for creativity with Origami in Action , featuring thirty-nine action paper folded models that are as animated as they are exquisite. Birds flap their wings, guitarists strum, and Tyrannosaurus Rexes roar.

Step-by-step diagrams, instructions, and photographs of the finished projects will show you how to make origami that are both decorative and interactive.

Projects
--Flapping Butterfly
--Blow-up Bunny
--Barking Wolf
--Talking Dragon
--Wagging-Tail Doggie
--Boardsailor
--Swimming Manatee
--Indian Paddling a Canoe

From simple creations to advanced works of art, Origami in Action will show you how to create unique and original origami toys and decorations.

Genres: Origami, Crafts, Reference

160 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 1997

Reviews

[Khan Ashraf Alif · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice book when it comes to Origami with instructions. Tried it myself many years ago and it was fun 💗👍

[Nico · Rating 3 out of 5]

The models in this book go from the traditional flapping bird -- which is super easy -- to some quite difficult models such as "spring into action". Not all models are by Robert Lang, but quite a few are, and he indulges his love of complex models. With a few of them it seems that the overly elaborate and layered paper makes the action not work particularly well, at least not with any of the paper I tried on them.

For this kind of relatively old book, the diagram style is a bit dated and not as clear as the newer style, particularly in comparison to other Lang books, since his diagrams nowadays are very good.

Reasonably complex action models in origami are few and far between, and this is a pretty good collection. This book is everything I hoped it would be.

It was a good book that met my expectations. I was satisfied.

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

In a couple we worked on, there was one step or more in each the didn't make sense. For example on the Talking Mouse step 8 and 9 didnt make sense. I would say that he needed to break down each of these steps into further steps and provide more detailed diagrams. Clapping Seal on page 101 step 10 didn't make sense. This needs to broken down into smaller steps.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

just found out i won this jan 1 2015, great way to start off the new year. cant wait for it to arrive! will share it with my friends with children

Thank you for picking me as winner!

what a nice book. i hope its not too hard, im going to give it to a young boy that i think will enjoy it alot.

lots of detailed directions for a lot of projects. great for a rainy day

[Marlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book caught my eye and I thought it would be a lot of fun making things with the grandkids. I quickly discovered it is not a children's book but a book for teens or adults who would like to make things and work with children. Although I did not read it I give it 4 stars because it looks like a fantastic book for those who can do it.

[Chrislin · Rating 4 out of 5]

My daughter is an origami lover and she and I looked through every page. This has some very advanced and challenging toys. We will enjoy this book for years. Rainy days, long summer afternoons, cold winter nights. This is a wonderful book to give smart children.

[Nadine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starting with descriptions of basic folds, this well illustrated book progressively gets harder with interesting patterns. It is not for an absolute beginner to dive right into but an excellent book for broadening your skills. I received a copy for review from Goodreads.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book..won on Goodreads,it has great step-by-step illustrated instructions,making it easy to do. Lots of fun!

[George Woodliff-Stanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is worth it just for the catapult.