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Origami Tessellations: Awe-Inspiring Geometric Designs (AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series) 1st Edition

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Eric Gjerde demonstrates 25 of his favorite tessellations and turns them into projects for newcomers as well as experienced origamists. With step-by-step instructions, illustrated crease patterns, and how-to photos, you'll learn to create these wonderful designs yourself. Eric's first book covers the fundamentals of origami tessellations, provides history, and describes simple beginning techniques with detailed illustrations and photographs. An extensive gallery showcases tessellations folded by the world's leading origami fine artists---inspiring you to experiment, innovate, and eventually create your own unique designs.
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… It is surprising and challenging to see which variety of ornaments can be generated this way out of one single sheet of paper. The procedures are explained step by step and allow to reproduce these interesting planar ornaments. … The surprising and wonderful results are worth the effort. I really enjoyed this exercise … [the book] can be recommended to whoever is interested in the field of planar ornaments and its connection to origami.
―O. Roschel,
International Mathematical News (IMN), December 2010

In this gorgeous book, Eric Gjerde has presented clear, easy-to-follow instructions that introduce the reader to the incredible beauty and diversity of origami tessellations.
―Robert J. Lang, June 2008

Here [Gjerde] demonstrates 25 of his favorite designs that use tessellations, geometric patterns that can repeat forever, to make paper surfaces of intricate pleats and folds. For most learners, he says, there is a moment of epiphany after which it all makes sense and they can never go back. Beginning and experienced origamists are welcome.
Reference & Research Book News, May 2009

If Eric Gjerde’s new book Origami Tessellations: Awe-Inspiring Geometric Designs needed an alternative title, it might be: Origami: It’s not just for kids any more! Of course origami has never been just for kids, but this book should convince you that you can create some great art using origami techniques. . . . The projects are graded as beginner, intermediate and advanced, but 'beginner' should be interpreted as someone who has previous experience with origami or a strong interest in learning about it, because even the simplest projects include a lot of steps and demand precise folding. But for someone who enjoys doing origami and wants to try some complex projects, the directions are very clear and the photographs of the finished work should serve as an inspiration.
―Sarah Boslaugh, MAA Online, June 2009

Gjerde’s [book] is as much an art book and is a feast for the eyes on every page . . . It is not standard origami, nor indeed standard tessellation. It takes tessellations into three dimensions and then back into two . . . All pieces are from a single piece of paper, prefolded into the grids. You would not think so when, for example, you have a result that looks like woven strips of tape or a triangular weaving reminiscent of M.C. Escher.
―John Sharp,
The London Mathematical Society Newsletter , May 2009

Origami tesselations in this book means paper folding by repeating special patterns. Explicit instructions are given how to obtain a large variety of origami tesselations of great beauty and difficulty. The results are interesting geometric figures which - however - are presented from an intuitive point of view. ... Several of these origami tesselations are comparable with patterns on a tile floor or the Islamic artwork at the Alhambra in Spain. The reader is invited and inspired for [his or her] own experiments and ideas, especially for creating [his or her] own patterns in the sense of origami tesselations.
―Gertraud Ehrig,
Zentralblatt MATH, September 2009

This richly illustrated and easy-to-read handbook is an excellent resource for origami hobbyists. Images from the text could also be used to support classroom discussions of symmetry, tessellation, and multicultural mathematics. ... This book is a valuable resource for origami enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in tessellation-based art.
―Heidi Burgiel,
Mathematics Teacher, October 2009

About the Author

When asked by his parents what he wanted to be when he grew up, five-year-old Eric Gjerde replied, "a paperologist." Throughout his childhood and adolescence he enjoyed paper crafts and origami. After preparing for a technology career, Eric kept looking for an artistic outlet to balance his creative side with his professional life. He returned to his childhood love of paper and discovered a deeper appreciation for the beauty of origami by exploring and researching new areas of folding--including the geometric art of origami tessellations. He currently balances dual careers as a technology professional and as an artist in Minneapolis.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1568814518
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ A K Peters/CRC Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2008
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781568814513
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1568814513
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.28 x 7.99 x 10 inches
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Customers find the book excellent for advanced origami, with step-by-step instructions that progress from simple to complex examples. Moreover, the book features beautiful photos, and one customer notes that the crease patterns are included for all designs. Additionally, customers appreciate the creative content, with one mentioning how imagination can lead to new creations.

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Customers appreciate the step-by-step instructions in the book, which nicely progresses from simple to more complicated examples, making it a painless introduction to origami tessellations.

"...he gives the crease pattern for all the designs, many can be accomplished without pre-creasing (aside from pre-creasing the grid, of course)...." Read more

"...are wonderful and illustrate many of the basic ideas, and the directions are clear and will give anyone the grounding they need to branch off on..." Read more

"...The instructions are detailed. There are several basic types of folds that are explained. More complex folds are built on that foundation...." Read more

"Had to purchase for a class. Instructions were pretty good but tended to skip a step every now and then but I am very bad at this stuff this was..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the beautiful photos in the book, with one customer noting how they showcase the texture of the designs, while another mentions that the projects are all unique.

"...done from this book so far is that, while he gives the crease pattern for all the designs, many can be accomplished without pre-creasing..." Read more

"...anyone the grounding they need to branch off on their own and design new tessellations based on the building blocks this volume teaches...." Read more

"...The pictures are beautiful, showing off the texture of the designs and of the papers used to fold them. The instructions are detailed...." Read more

"...projects are wonderful, the book has excellent diagrams and good photography. The author has made a great job explaining how to fold tessellations...." Read more

5 customers mention "Creativity"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the creativity of the book, with one mentioning how imagination can lead to new creations, while another notes how it illustrates basic ideas effectively.

"...The pictures are wonderful and illustrate many of the basic ideas, and the directions are clear and will give anyone the grounding they need to..." Read more

"...pieces that challenge and inspire one to study the folds and be creative! Well done for a genre whose information is very hard to find!" Read more

"...This book gets you started and your imagination can take you from there to new creations." Read more

"Clear and painless introduction to a beautiful, complex idea...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's instructions for folding tessellations, with one customer noting it makes the process less arduous.

"...To me, this is makes for less arduous folding that is a lot of fun." Read more

"...The author has made a great job explaining how to fold tessellations...." Read more

"A collection of beautiful pieces that challenge and inspire one to study the folds and be creative!..." Read more

"What a book! It shows how to fold complicated origami step by step and starts from easy to difficult...." Read more

5 customers mention "Origami knowledge"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book excellent for advanced origami, with one customer noting it's suitable for long-time practitioners, and another mentioning they can start making tessellations right away.

"This is a great addition to any origami library...." Read more

"...learn some of the history of tessellations and begin making origami tessellations immediately, you NEED to buy this book!" Read more

"It's an awesome book if you love origami tessellations. The instructions are great and easy to follow...." Read more

"...art to middle schoolers, a few of the picked up the book and made some great origami." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2019
    My first tessellation book was Origami Tessellation for Everyone by Ilan Garibi and I got this one second. I will compare them mostly because they seem to be the most popular tessellation books available at the moment. I think that for a beginner, Garibi's book maybe slightly more friendly. I prefer the instructional method of his book and I think the step-by-step illustrations are a bit clearer. He does not rely as much on verbal description of the steps and the pictures themselves pretty much suffice to show you what to do. In Gjerde's book, there is relatively a lot written about each step, which some may appreciate, but I found that some of the pictures of the steps left something to be desired. They are not bad, but occasionally it seems like additional angles and photos of intermediate steps would have been helpful.

    That said, I really do love this book, especially for the variety of the designs. While the vast majority of Garibi's book is based on square tessellations, and certainly takes that basic idea quite far, I enjoy the contrast in Gjerde's, a lot of which seems more based on hexagonal and other types of grids. So to me, both books are essential. One cool thing I have found with the designs I have done from this book so far is that, while he gives the crease pattern for all the designs, many can be accomplished without pre-creasing (aside from pre-creasing the grid, of course). To me, this is makes for less arduous folding that is a lot of fun.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2009
    This book is a great primer on the principles of the most gorgeously abstract discipline in origami -- tessellations, repeated patterns in paperfolding that result in a flat planar surface. The pictures are wonderful and illustrate many of the basic ideas, and the directions are clear and will give anyone the grounding they need to branch off on their own and design new tessellations based on the building blocks this volume teaches. The instructions are also clear, and Gjerde is careful to warn the newbie about any pitfalls particular to a diagram.

    I can recommend this book to anyone -- but just make sure to purchase some mulberry paper before you open the book, because your fingers will start to itch the minute you finish it!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2013
    As a mathematician who dabbles in art, this book was a welcome addition to my library. But you don't need to be good at math to appreciate the art or to make it.

    The designs are made from a variety of different papers. Often the back of the design is just as interesting as the front. The pictures are beautiful, showing off the texture of the designs and of the papers used to fold them.

    The instructions are detailed. There are several basic types of folds that are explained. More complex folds are built on that foundation. As you might expect, there are diagrams for folding each design. But there are also photographs showing each project in various stages of completion.

    Very, very well done!
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
    Had to purchase for a class. Instructions were pretty good but tended to skip a step every now and then but I am very bad at this stuff this was overall a frustrating experience but now I know origami
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2012
    This is a great addition to any origami library. It is preferred I suspect, to have some experience and moderate understanding of origami and tesselations. The directions are clear and well articulated. The pitures provided give a better understanding of the various processes you follow while folding your models. The projects go from front to back in a progressive mannor; beggining, intermediate, and finally advanced. The models are created both by the author Eric Gjerde, and several other masters of the study. I strongly reccomend this book. For the price I consider it a bargain, it is a treasure.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2013
    Origami tessellations is a complex subject, there are not many books dealing with it. This book is simply beautiful, even the simplest projects are wonderful, the book has excellent diagrams and good photography. The author has made a great job explaining how to fold tessellations. Since every project requires a good deal of creasing and folding the buyer must have in consideration that this book is for the experienced origamist.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2013
    I am new to origami and tessellations. I found this book excellent and most helpful. Some of the steps have been difficult, and there have been a few tough moments, but I sought visual help from You tube and was able to solve the problem. The book is well set out, with fantastic photos. The projects are all unique and inspiring. Thumbs up from me.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2014
    Love this book! I've been practicing origami for a long time, and recently became interested in origami tessellations. This book is written really well, and the instructions are easy to follow. If you want to quickly learn some of the history of tessellations and begin making origami tessellations immediately, you NEED to buy this book!
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  • Ayan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Son loves the book
    Reviewed in India on June 1, 2021
    Got this book for my 11 year old son on his birthday.
    He really enjoys Origami & kept himself busy making these tessellations.
    Really neat designs once they are done.
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    Son loves the book

    Reviewed in India on June 1, 2021
    Got this book for my 11 year old son on his birthday.
    He really enjoys Origami & kept himself busy making these tessellations.
    Really neat designs once they are done.
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  • Babbitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars advanced
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2009
    Great book, very well done.....daunting when you start your first tessellation....it drive you well to succeed..
  • deluc michel
    5.0 out of 5 stars très bon livre
    Reviewed in France on April 21, 2015
    livre très clair parfait pour un débutant en origami tesselaire (mais qui connait déjà bien le pliage et le codes de l'origami en général)
    il y montre toutes les "gammes" de tesselations
    à vous d'être créatifs ensuite pour créer de vrais modèle comme les photos des modèles des grands maitres qui sont présentes dans le livres à la fin!
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  • Rene Deerheart
    5.0 out of 5 stars superb for learning to fold tessellations. Also fabulous inspiration!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2020
    If There were 10 stars, this would get that rating from me.
  • じゆにち
    5.0 out of 5 stars 折り紙平面充填
    Reviewed in Japan on July 29, 2017
    手先を動かすことが好きで色々やってきたけど、今はコレ。具象折り紙よりこっちのほうが好きみたい。一枚の紙をパターンで折り重ねていくと、美しくも不思議な世界がひろがって、origami tessellation の基本が学べます。you tube にアップされた先人の作品を見て、どうやって折ってるんだろうと、あーでもないこーでもないと紙といっしょに頭もひねってます。ああ、楽しい。