Origami to Astonish and Amuse

Imagine folding a piece of pater into nail clippers that really work, or a Swiss Army knife that actually opens, or a surfer on a wave that crashes when the surfer is slid forward...There's no need to imagine-this is for real! In Origami to Astonish and Amuse Jeremy Shafer has taken the art of paper folding in an entirely new direction. Filled with hundreds of entertaining models and folding ideas, ranging from amazingly simple to ridiculously complex, this is origami at its most fun and creative. more

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From: Amazon
Posted: Jun-04-2009

perfect gift for the interesting

I bought this book for a friend who has always taken an interest in origami. She is a very odd person, but with a good sense of humor.This book has brought those two factors together.Highly recommend.I do not believe any of the folds were especially difficult so would be good for those who have...

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Posted: May-29-2009

Wow

I am astonished and amused. Very clever models from a quirky, talented, and entertaining mind. My sixteen-year-old son LOVED this book and I am enjoying a new perspective on an ancient art.

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Posted: Mar-01-2009

Great book but not very serious

The book is a lot of fun, both with completely new ideas and variations on traditional origami. Lots of amazing models and it manages to be clearly written while being interesting the whole way through.That being said, probably about half of the models are quite difficult (definitely not a book...

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Posted: Jan-08-2009

Greatness!

This book is wonderful fun. It arrived on time and in good condition so that it was given to my sister as a gift. She loves it and uses the astonishing and amusing origami patterns inside to entertain everyone she meets.

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Posted: Dec-06-2008

I can't cancel order right away although delivery time is far away.

I am not sure if your product is as sour as your delivery time and cancellation deadline.

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Posted: Jul-13-2008

Creative Book

Origami to Astonish and Amuse is Jeremy Shafer's first and only book so far (as far as I know).The models vary from the simple baby bird to the complex eight interlocking rings. There is even a model that is made from a t-shirt! It has clear and sometimes humorous diagrams and has a black and...

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Posted: Mar-16-2008

A fun book!

I love the sense of humor in Jeremy Shafer's creations. There's a nice range of models in here, from moderately accessible ones to the very difficult. When I got frustrated with one model, I put it down and just enjoyed reading the book. Jeremy's lighthearted jokes interspersed through the models...

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Posted: Jan-23-2008