Curved-Folding Origami Design

Jun Mitani is a professor of information and systems in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tsukuba. Dr. Mitani was previously a PRESTO researcher at the Japan Science and Technology Agency, a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Tsukuba, and a postdoctoral researcher at RIKEN. His research focuses on computer graphics, including computer-aided origami design techniques. He is also the author of 3D Origami Art.

"This is a beautiful book; the lovely photographs and copious examples of curved-folding concepts make it the perfect jumping-off point for the curved-folding artist."-Robert J. Lang, author of Twists, Tilings, and Tessellations: Mathematical Methods for Geometric Origami"Mitani-san's concise book is a must-have for anyone wishing to learn the science and art of curved folding. He has the enviable knack of making this enigmatic technique easy to control, fun to try and visually dazzling." -Paul Jackson, http://www.origami-artist.com/"Curved folding for everyone who ever wondered how the paper magic is done. This fascinating book explains the secrets of curved folding for everyone. You can open a whole new world of curved folding with this beautifully illustrated book. Must have for both origami enthusiasts and wide range of designers." -Ekaterina Lukasheva, http://www.kusudama.me/"Comprised of profusely illustrated instructions for twenty-four original origami artworks, "Curved-Folding Origami Design" is thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, making it an ideal introduction to the novice and of immense interest to seasoned practitioners of origami art. While highly recommended for both community and academic library collections."-Margaret Lane- Wisconsin Bookwatch

• PrologueChapter 1 Fold a CurveChapter 2 Aligning CurvesChapter 3 Aligning Rotated CurvesChapter 4 TuckingChapter 5 Folding ConesChapter 6 Folding Back at Straight LineChapter 7 Other TechniquesAfterword