Five contemporary origami masters contributed to this collection of easy-to-make figures. The eight original designs include a blue whale, penguin, shark, common eagle ray, squid, and both a deep-sea fish and a simple one, plus a small boat.
Each model is accompanied by full-color photos, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. They're suitable for origamists of all skill levels, from beginner to expert, and links to helpful video tutorials are included. As a special bonus, 200 colorful sheets of high-quality origami paper, featuring many different patterns in a wide range of colors, will help folders set sail immediately.
Author Biography
Vanda Battaglia has been an associate of Italy's Centro Diffusione Origami (CDO) organization since 1999 and a member of the board since 2009. She is also involved with Bergamorigami, a group that promotes local origami exhibitions. She specializes in miniatures and jewelry, and her creations have appeared in numerous shows.
Francesco Decio has been a member of the board of the Centro Diffusione Origami (CDO) organization since 2001. He has edited various publications and designed many models for the CDO, and he has participated in premiere origami events in Italy and abroad.
Pasquale D'Auria has created over 300 original models that have been published all over the world. He has been a guest star at several origami conventions in Munich, Stockholm, Paris, Santiago de Compostela, and Madrid. His several Dover titles include My Origami Ocean Kit.
Marc Kirschenbaum is an American origami artist, designer, and board member of OrigamiUSA. He is known for creating complex origami models.
Nick Robinson has been folding paper for four decades and has written more than 35 books on the subject, including Dover's Origami Anywhere and the forthcoming Butterflies in Origami. A longtime member of the British Origami Society, he has created hundreds of origami designs and has taught the craft in schools, art centers, and many other venues.
