Marc Kirschenbaum is a top origami artist who's been practicing his art since the 1970s. He has covered a wide variety of subjects and styles from the wonderfully simple to the unbelievably complex. His works are on display in many museums and exhibitions around the world, including the American Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian, the Mingei International Museum, and Hangar-7. Kirschenbaum's models have also been featured in many books, magazines, and periodicals. Marc is an active member of OrigamiUSA, serving on the administrative council and directing the production of many of its publications. Photographer, Araldo De Luca, who lives and works in Rome, is one of the most highly esteemed art photographers in the world. He complements his visual-narrative language with the skillful use of lighting and has created a collection of about 80,000 superior art images. He has published in various languages and throughout the world more than 30 photographic books, including the bestselling The Treasures of Ancient Egypt.
A fun collection of simple-to-intermediate designs, with clear and colorful diagrams. --Robert Lang, award-winning origami artist Hallmarks of Marc Kirschenbaum's origami are wit and ingenuity. Creative Origami is a wonderful collection of his original work, containing many gems for the paper folding enthusiast. --Michael LaFosse, award-winning origami artist Marc Kirschenbaum has a knack for capturing the spirit of his origami subjects in just a few folds. You will come away from making his Ladybug, Panda, Parrot, and Snail, to name just a few of my favorites in this marvelous book, with a small treasure in your hands and delight in your heart. --Peter Engel, author of Origami Odyssey and Folding the Universe Marc Kirschenbaum is known for his super-complex designs. This collection, however, features his much simpler, yet quite original, models. Many of the designs are 'pureland, ' meaning they use only mountain and valley folds, hence quite approachable to beginners. --GiladOrigami.com There are many creators in the origami world, but few of these have a truly recognizable character in their work. Marc is an exception--his designs have a sense of fun, style and design that is uniquely his own. His work is carefully thought out, with few folds being left to chance and so with patience and a little practice, you will be able to make perfect examples. --Nick Robinson, award-winning origami artist