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Posted: **April 2nd, 2008, 10:26 pm**

If anybody owns a copy of Viva! Origami by Jun Maekawa, please let me know. Thank you
Quentin

Posted: **April 2nd, 2008, 11:34 pm**

There's one about 10 feet away from me right now.

Posted: **April 3rd, 2008, 12:08 am**

Joseph, I'm so jealous. Name the price whenever you feel like selling it!

Posted: **April 3rd, 2008, 12:39 am**

qtrollip wrote:Joseph, I'm so jealous. Name the price whenever you feel like selling it!

Sorry...not going to happen. Anytime you're in town, you're welcome to look at it.

Posted: **April 3rd, 2008, 12:44 am**

Thanx Joseph. I've never seen a copy in real life. In fact, I dont even know what models are inside, but I've been trying to get my hands on a copy for well over 10 years now!
So when I'm around your area, I'll definitely come have a look. Thanx for the invitation!

Posted: **April 3rd, 2008, 1:00 am**

from what i understand, the currently available genuine origami has a lot of repeat models from viva! origami (only a fool who has a copy would part with it, in all honesty).

it's probably the closest to a reprint that we're going to get.

Posted: **April 3rd, 2008, 1:14 am**

Yes, I guess you're right!

Posted: **April 3rd, 2008, 2:16 am**

I was able to check a copy of Viva! Origami out from the public library once before. They didn't have it in the Los Angeles Public Library system, but they did an interlibrary loan with one of the other library systems. I also used to check out Kawahata's Origami Fantasy all the time within the LAPL.

Posted: **April 3rd, 2008, 4:01 am**

the problem is, I really want the book. Not to fold from, but more as a collectible!
Thanx for the advice anyway Jared.

Posted: **April 3rd, 2008, 1:44 pm**

The BOS mailing library have a copy that would enable you to at least see the book. I think you have mentioned that you are a member before, as they are to publish a booklet of yours at some point.

http://www.britishorigami.info/society/ ... boslib.php

Of course this wouldn't help you in securing a copy to own.

Posted: **April 3rd, 2008, 4:05 pm**

Thanx, Insomniacfolder. I don't live in UK anymore, I might try the OUSA library!

Posted: **April 3rd, 2008, 11:56 pm**

Quentin,
I believe that OUSA lending library has a copy of Viva Origami to lend out.
You might want to contact Jun Maekawa directly for information/purchase possibilities.
Good luck !

Posted: **April 4th, 2008, 12:06 am**

Thanx Gordigami. I did ask Maekawa-san at the PCOC 2007 about it, but he wasnt very helpful.
I guess I'll just try a bit longer!!

Posted: **April 4th, 2008, 5:33 pm**

newer knew it was this rare... I've had it for many years...
click on the thumbnails for bigger pictures (it originally came with a brown obi but I left that one off)

Posted: **April 4th, 2008, 5:45 pm**

I wish you luck on this. I think some of the other books in the series sold for nearly $1,000 at the 2007 OUSA convention.

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