The Art and Craft of Geometric Origami
ISBN 9781616896348
Regular price $37.95 Sale price $32.50 Save 14%by Mark Bolitho. Photography by Brent Darby
With the increasing popular interest in mindfulness, and seeking quiet in the tumult of modern life, origami, the centuries-old practice of paper folding, has enjoyed a tremendous resurgence. With origins possibly dating to sixth century Buddhism, the art of creating shapes from pieces of paper offers an appealing combination of calming concentration and the opportunity to create small works of art with our own hands. This mind-bending collection of geometric origami includes twenty-seven inventive shapes, from simple one-piece pyramids to beautiful and intricate starbursts, each carefully designed and explained with illustrated step-by-step instructions. Also included are thirty-two sheets of origami paper to get you started.
Softcover, 128 pages.
8.15 x 9.15 inches.
Princeton Architectural Press.
Printed in China.
Mark Bolitho has been involved with origami for thirty-five years and is the former chairman of the British Origami Society. Having worked for many years as an accountant, he now devotes his time to origami, from creating and authoring books and kits to undertaking commissions for large-scale exhibitions.
Nature Anatomy
ISBN 9781612122311
Regular price $23.95 Sale price $22.00 Save 8%Nest shopowner's note: Julia Rothman's books are our favourite to curl up with when we're a little under the weather, or just in need of some quiet hour time.
See the world in a whole new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman’s whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities that encourage curiosity and inspire you to look more closely at the world all around you.
Softcover, 224 pages.
Storey Publishing.
Printed in China.
About the Author:
Julia Rothman is an illustrator, pattern designer, and author. In addition to working for clients such as the New York Times, Target, and Ann Taylor, she has her own lines of wallpaper, stationery, fabric, and dishware. Rothman has authored, co-authored, and illustrated ten books including Food Anatomy, Nature Anatomy, and Farm Anatomy. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.