by Florence Temko

This is the definitive guide to papercraft, offering possibilities that range from animal mobiles to sculptured lampshades. It explores both fold-by-fold (origami) and cut-by-cut (kirigami) methods, as well as paper sculpture, in a unique visual way. The complex and fascinating results of simple papercrafting appear in 365 line drawings and 190 companion photographs. Special features include:

Directions for creating three-dimensional paper sculpture with or without glue, staples, and other fasteners
Full descriptions of shaping, scoring, and pleating techniques
A section on Chinese papercraft demonstrating lesser-known traditional techniques
A geographic profile of paper's use as a craft material