Imaginary Animals of the World
by Fumiaki Kawahata
- Published:
- 1997 by Ishizue Publishers
- Pages:
- 160
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Language:
- Japanese
- ISBN-13:
- 9784900747142
- ISBN-10:
- 4900747149
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| Skill Level | Simple to intermediate |
|---|---|
| Clear diagrams? | Yes |
| Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? | Yes |
| Photos of completed models? | Yes |
| Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper? | No |
| Are the models "Pure" origami (From a single square - no cuts)? | Most are multi-part |
Overall Impression
While not for the purist or anyone looking for Kawahata's complex designs, the designs in this book are quick and fun. Covering the world of mythical beings, there's a nice representaion for many subjects.
Excellent diagrams - color photos of all models.
There are 16 Origami Designs in Imaginary Animals of the World:
| Design | Designer | Page | Details | Photo |
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| Kappa head | Fumiaki Kawahata | 8 | Square |  Folded by Ondrej and Radim Cibulka |
| Demon mask - Celestial Guardian | Fumiaki Kawahata | 10 | Square |  Folded by Ondrej and Radim Cibulka |
| Demon mask | Fumiaki Kawahata | 12 | Square |  Folded by Ondrej and Radim Cibulka |
| Sphinx | Fumiaki Kawahata | 14 | Square |  Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Pyramid | Fumiaki Kawahata | 17 | Square Also in NOA Magazine 483 |  Folded by Wilson Yeung |
| Gnome | Fumiaki Kawahata | 19 | Square 3 units |  Folded from 3 squares of origami paper by Gilad Aharoni |
| Pegasus | Fumiaki Kawahata | 23 | Square 2 units |  Folded from 2 squares of Alabaster paper by Gilad Aharoni |
| Griffin | Fumiaki Kawahata | 27 | Square 2 units |  Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Cerberus | Fumiaki Kawahata | 31 | Square 2 units |  Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Unicorn | Fumiaki Kawahata | 35 | Square 2 units |  Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Centaur | Fumiaki Kawahata | 38 | Square 2 units |  Wet-folded from 2 squares of origami paper by Gilad Aharoni |
| Demon - winged | Fumiaki Kawahata | 41 | Square 2 units |  Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Mermaid | Fumiaki Kawahata | 44 | Square 2 units |  Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Fox - 9 tailed | Fumiaki Kawahata | 49 | Square 2 units |  Folded by Eileen Tan |
| Dragon | Fumiaki Kawahata | 54 | Square 3 units |  Folded from 3 squares of patterned foil by Gilad Aharoni |
| Minotaur | Fumiaki Kawahata | 60 | Square 3 units |  Folded by Eileen Tan |