John Szinger – författare

Fold and display papercraft works of art with this intermediate to advanced origami book. Adirondack animals, cephalopods and arctic marine mammals are just a few of the realistic and elegant origami models you''ll be able to fold with this unique book. Origami Animal Sculpture offers a refreshing take on the endlessly fascinating field of animal origami paper folding. In this book, folders will find beautiful photos, clear directions and streamable or downloadable video that make the creatures in this new collection a joy to fold and display. Author John Szinger has put together expressive lifelike 3D origami with intermediate-to-advanced models of unusual animals and related objects.This origami book contains: 128 page, full-color book 22 original origami models Step-by-step instructions Colorful diagrams and photographsOrigami folders will find that the sculptures they create are customized to exhibit the subjects'' personality and attitude. Szinger''s attention to detail is the hallmark of his work. He''s been folding paper for most of his life, starting with paper airplanes at a young age. He devoured origami books at his local library and soon began experimenting with his own designs. Ten years ago, Szinger came back to origami after a long hiatus and began attending conventions, where he met other dedicated folders and was inspired to create his own original models. From these encounters, he began folding origami pieces for personal enjoyment, and to share with other origami makers.Origami models include: Foxy Fox Brown Bear Octopus Giant Squid Bull Walrus Elephant Seal Narwhal Inchworm ButterflyAnd many more!

Fly high with paper models of some of the most astonishing aircraft and spacecraft ever designed!The Smithsonian''s National Air and Space Museum hosts seven million visitors annually—a testament to our enduring fascination with flight. Noted origami artist John Szinger has created this unique collection of paper airplane and rocket models inspired by real life flying machines. Let your imagination soar with 14 original designs, including: A Supersonic Transport, recalling the golden age of commercial hypersonic travel The Space Pod, designed to safely return astronauts to earth through the intense heat of re-entry A graceful Hot Air Balloon—make several to create your own miniature ballooning festival An elusive Flying Saucer—try as they might, the government can''t conceal this one A sci-fi inspired Art Deco Rocket with exaggerated fins and sleek lines And many other thrilling origami air and space models! Air and Space Origami Kit contains everything you need to create high quality air and space models: A colorful 64-page step-by-step origami instructions book 14 exciting air and space origami projects 48 sheets of downloadable, double-sided folding paper for printing at home Each model comes complete with a set of interesting facts about the vehicle, as well as detailed step-by-step instructions showing you how to fold it. Air and Space Origami Kit is perfect for aspiring astronauts and origami beginners of all ages!