Robert Harbin (1909–1978)

This wonderful little book (186 pages) was my introduction to paperfolding in the late 1960s. Written by Robert Harbin, it includes simple to intermediate traditional models, as well as some models from several mid-t0-late 20th-century folders. I can still recall the joy of learning Harbin's multiform (that produces a picture frame, a wallet, a basket, and a boat as the folding sequence progresses). I have folded these models many hundreds of times over the years.
In addition to the basic show more models, this book (an American reprint of Harbin's 'Teach Yourself Origami') is an interesting look back on how origami was perceived and the subtle ways it has changed since 1969. I also think that this little paperback has my favorite cover of any origami book, although I don't think the model depicted is shown in the book itself. If someone knows its origin I would appreciate learning it. show less

A much-treasured book from my childhood, especially for Adolfo Cerceda's peacock. Probably the best summary of the state of origami during its Western heyday of the early '70s, when the author had his own TV show (yes, televised origami). There's a range of traditional and moderately advanced models, and the production values are excellent, with potted bios of "famous" names in the paper-folding world.

French omnibus edition of the first two famous origami books: Origami: the art of paper folding & More origami. Lots of nice traditional models and some tricky ones.

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