ORIGAMI BOXES
by Tomoko Fuse, Chikuma Shobo/Japan Publication. ISBN 0-87040-821-6
This is undoubtedly one of the most popular books on boxes. I have taught many workshops making these boxes with single, double, and triple color and print combinations. If you like boxes, this is a great place to start.

ORIGAMI
by Gay Merrill Gross, Friedman/Fairfax Publishers. ISBN 10-56799-068-1
As beautiful as it is informative. Well illustrated diagrams, easy instructions and a wide selection of items make this an outstanding book. Rated for varying degrees of ease. Features the Practical Purse design which was used in the THREADS magazine article.

CREATIVE ORIGAMI
by Kunihiki Kasahara, Japan Publications. ISBN 0-87040-383-4
A classic. If you like animals, this one is for you. Kasahara will introduce you to the principles behind the folds and forms. Get ready to design your own animals. My favorite is a snowhite fabric owl I made from a design in this book.

FABULOUS ORIGAMI BOXES
by Tomoko Fuse, Japan Publications. ISBN 0-87040-978-6
If I had one origami box book to choose, I would select this book for variety of forms and the beauty of their variations. This is one of the best books on origami boxes. Octagonal, hexagonal, square, triangular, shallow and deep boxes are featured. Dish containers and a box divider is included. A "must have" book.

ORIGAMI FOR CHRISTMAS
by Ciyo Araki, Kodansha International Ltd. ISBN 0-87011-807-2
If you need some impressive origami for Christmas, this book features cards, displays, wreaths, package decorations and wrapping, tree ornaments, everything for your holiday folding. Note: Sasuga's has this book, see sidebar.

NEW WORLD ORIGAMI SERIES, Book 1
by Tomoko Fuse. ISBN4-480-87141-1
This book is written in Japanese. The diagrams and symbols are universal and easily read if you are familiar with origami. It features hexagonal and boxes. If you want several kinds of dividers for your boxes, get this book.

JOYFUL ORIGAMI BOXES
by Tomoko Fuse, Japan Publications. ISBN 0-87040-974-3
From the author of Origami Boxes, comes another wonderful book on boxes. It features dimensional lids for a variety of box shapes. Choose from easy square and triangular boxes to the more challenging six, seven and eight sided boxes. You'll be amazed when you see these units fold together for a beautiful and unique box.

UNIT ORIGAMI
by Tomoko Fuse, Japan Publications. ISBN 0-87040-852-6
The origami devotee with an interest in multidimensional forms will enjoy this book. If you are fascinated with the architectural nature of design, this origami will hold hours of fascination. I have made some of these forms in fabric.

KUSUDAMA
by Makoto Yamaguchi, Japan Publications. ISBN 0-87040-863-1
This is a basic book for beginners. Kusudama was originally an ornamental scent bag. Today these balls of origami make a very special wedding or baby shower mementos. The origami units are easily assembled in a ball, decorated with a ribbon or cord and hung.

CREATIVE CARD
by Yoshiko Kitagawa, Kodansha International. ISBN 0-87011-964-8
If you want to send a card that will never be forgotten, this book will show you how to fold some of the most exquisite designs ever sent by post. I have written on, stamped and mailed fabric envelopes that arrive at their destination without incident. Try it!

GIFT WRAPPING
by Kunio Ekiguchi, Kodansha International. ISBN 0-80711-768-8
Here are some opportunities for the more imaginative use of fabric. Wrapping, packaging, envelopes, and containers. This book covers wrappings for boxes, cylinders, eccentric shapes, and flat objects with interlocking forms. The designs range from the simple to the simply remarkable. related subjects...

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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ORIGAMI & PAPERCRAFT TECHNIQUES
by Paul Jackson, Running Press. ISBN 1-56138-063-6
If you are interested in everything to do with paper making, pulp, layering, sculpture, origami, modeling and mache, this is the definitive illustrated encyclopedia. Practical projects inspire new possibilities for fabric. Particularly interesting are the state of the art selections from contemporary paper artists.

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THE BUCK BOOK >
by Anne Akers Johnson, Klutz Press. ISBN 1-878257-51-X
"All sorts of things to do with a dollar bill besides spend it." Seven origami folds using a dollar bill! Peacocks, jumping frog, dime-in-ring, all calculated to amaze and baffle your friends, to say nothing of a waitress or two. Makes a terrific gift! Easy directions.