Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami: Amazon.ca: John Montroll: Books

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An exciting collection of projects, including a griffin, centaur, sea serpent, wyvern, and 12 animals from the Chinese zodiac: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, snake, monkey, and 6 others. "Together this author and publisher combination is responsible for eight of the definitive works that make a good introduction to origami." — Miniatura.

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Enter the world of myth and magic, origami style! Meet the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, each accompanied by their Chinese and Japanese symbols as well as a description of their characteristics. Then travel to ancient Greece and medieval Europe where centaurs, dragons, and unicorns keep watch.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Really interesting models, Dec 12 2009

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This review is from: Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami (Paperback)

My son is hugely into origami and has made most of the models in this book already. They are sometimes quite complex and therefore kept his interest more than most of the books that are too easy for him now.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!, Mar 11 2002

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Erin (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami (Paperback)

I am a beginning origami enthusiast and have only five origami books to my name. However, four of them are by John Montroll and this book, Mythological Creatures, is one of the best!! The drawings are easy to follow, the designs are very different and challenging and when completed, the three-headed dragon is just awesome!! It took me four hours to fold it, but it was worth the time. Get this book! The folds are great and the results are worth every penny!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Models for Intermediate Folders, Feb 15 2002

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G. Powell (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami (Paperback)

This book has my favorite Montrol Model, Cerberus the three headed dog who guards the gates of hell, and my second favorite Pegasus. I had an old Sakoda model of a the flying horse but this one far exceeds it.

Montrol models tend to be complex, with many many folds. The detail of the three headed dragon is amazing. But the final model is less than pleasing. Sometimes less is more. On the other hand, there are no cuts in any of these models and if you use good large paper you will be amazed at what is possible.

(These models are easier than the Lang bugs)

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1.0 out of 5 stars I've seen better!
I was very disappointed in Montroll's origami books. the directions/diagrams were not clear or complete. i was also disappointed in the end results of the pieces. Read more

Published on April 20 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Not his best
This is a decent origami book overall. There are some very impressive models, such as the three headed dragon, but most of the book is pretty watered-down compared to some of... Read more