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Award winning artists show how to fold their most remarkable creations in Extraordinary Origami. This book features 20 outstanding showpieces from contemporary American Grand Masters, including Neal Elias, Peter Engel, Michael LaFosse, Robert J. Lang, Jeremy Shafer, and more. Intermediate and advanced origami practitioners will discover how to create impressive paper folding sculptures ranging from frogs, bees, butterflies, and blackbirds to a giant panda, a classic harlequin, and a Santa Claus scene. Step-by-step folding sequences, specific instructions, and vivid color photographs are provided for each project. Illustrating a wide variety of artistic approaches, each masterpiece includes a QR code linking to a video tutorial with the artist.

Marc Kirschenbaum is a leading American origami artist. He has covered a wide range of subject matter, and has utilized a variety of folding mediums. His works have been shown in many museums and shows around the world, including the American Museum of Natural History, The Smithsonian, Mingei International Museum, and Hangar-7. He has also had his works published in many books and periodicals. Marc is also an active member of OrigamiUSA, a premiere international origami organization. He is currently on the Board of Directors, and manages the production of many of this organization's publications.