Offline Origami Surfing - Books

A listing of my favorite books. I love collecting books for my favorite hobby and although I like them all, there are a few listed here that I go back to often.

I have found that buying books on Amazon.com saves money and there are even better bargains to be found there if you click on the "New and Used" link on each book's page. Usually the Used Booksellers have a flat shipping rate of $4 and the prices are cheaper than Amazon's already low prices. Ebay has also been great for buying used books, many in better shape than the ones at my local library.

Genuine Origami by Jun Maekawa
43 Mathematically-Based Models, From Simple to Complex
Currently, my favorite book. I love the models, diagrams and the interesting things he writes about. I'm so glad it was finally translated into English (thanks Marcio!).

Origami to Astonish and Amuse by Jeremy Shafer
A collection of highly *unusual* models. The "Surfer on a Wave" model I folded for the picture on this page, is from his book.

Dollar Bill Origami by John Montrol
It gets expensive, but I love folding dollars for tips. One of my favorites is "George Washington Framed."

Origami for Interpreters by Roman Diaz. His cow skull (see model gallery) is one of my favorites and the first model I made using home-made tissue foil.

110 Beautiful Origami Models for Presents and Decorations by Mitsunobu Sonobe. You don't need to understand Japanese to follow the diagrams in this book. Filled with a variety of beautiful models, the clever boxes are just some of my favorites.
Japanese Title: Okuru Kazaru Tanoshimu: Jitsuyou Origami - Shiki o Irodoru Suteki na Kobutsu 110 Available at Sasugabooks.com

Fabulous Origami Boxes by Tomoko Fuse
I'm addicted to folding her triangle box.

Marvelous Modular Origami by Meenakshi Mukerji. Meenakshi also has a great website.

Origami Design Secrets - Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art by Robert J. Lang
Don't let the subtitle scare you too much but it's not a beginner's book. Big, beautifully published book that is a must-have for serious/obsessive folders.

Origami Sea Life by John Montroll and Robert J. Lang

Origami Birds and Insects - John Montroll