Origami Polyhedra for Beginners: Amazing Geometric Paper Models from a Leading Japanese Expert

This is the first English translation of this book, originally published in Japanese in 2018. Famous for her polyhedral origami, Kawamura introduces readers to the geometric concepts required to construct their own paper polyhedrons. Containing 55 paper models, the book offers detailed step-by-step instructions and a profusion of careful diagrams that walk readers through the process. Though the book is intended for beginners, readers might benefit from a little experience with traditional origami folding methods; patient readers will be able to grasp and familiarize themselves with the symbols as they make their way through the projects formed with brightly colored paper. The brief discussion on what polyhedra are—three-dimensional geometric shapes, such as cubes, pyramids, and spheres—and the process behind constructing them makes this an interesting teaching tool, especially for students of geometry.