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Good origami books :)

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Right now i'm really into Fuse's boxes and modular origami - any recommended books?
I'll try and track them down, thanks in advance!
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You have Tomoko Fuse's books I take it?
I don't really have much to suggest.
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I don't, i came across a model of hers in another book and did a google search, i really like her stuff :) i notice she has lots of books on her boxes and wondered which would be the best one to get.
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Hey,

Unit Origami: Multidimensional Transformations and Fabulous Origami Boxes are very very good books, and also easy to get in; shops or amazon.
If you live in London, or close to London, there is a great bookshop that has a great collection of books, and quite a few from Tomoko Fuse (http://www.bookendslondon.co.uk/).
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Good origami books :)

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The above two books are terrific suggestions.
Another book, really fun & interesting, would be Polyhedron Origami for beginners by Miyuki Kawamura. Excellent color graphics .
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Awesome, thanks so much everyone :)
Yup, i'm not far from london, i'll keep an eye out.
Thanks again!
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Post by ahudson »

Or you could take a hint from what several of the big modular folders are doing, and switch to tessellations :-P

Tomoko Fuse, Meenakshi Mukjeri, and Daniel Kwan all seem to be switching over to, or at least exploring, the field of origami tessellations.
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:lol: I must admit i don't think i'm quite at the big modular folders stage yet ;) plus i really love making big balls of paper with points and flowers and all sorts of pretty things, as well as the joy of fitting them all together.
I've tried doing a 9 paper twist before and failed pretty badly, so i think i'll pace myself before i try them again!
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