■A Collection of Works by Famous Origami Artists!
This book features intricate and original origami pieces created by renowned origami artists from Japan and abroad. It includes 50 folding patterns categorized into eight genres: ancient creatures, insects, birds, marine life, small animals, large animals, fantasy creatures, and a miscellaneous section.

■Continuous Surprises and Inspiration from Original Works!
The collection showcases origami pieces with a sense of movement, such as lively horses and rabbits, as well as imaginative characters that do not exist in reality, like Grim Reapers and Tsur Star People. The originality and creativity of the artists’ works are highly captivating.

■A Sense of Achievement When Folding Difficult Pieces!
Each piece’s difficulty level is indicated on a five-point scale, with difficulty increasing gradually from three stars and above. The early sections featuring ancient creatures and insects contain relatively easy models, making them accessible for beginners. The later sections with large animals and fantasy creatures often have models rated four stars or higher, which are more challenging to fold neatly, but the sense of accomplishment upon completion is very rewarding.

【Main Contents】

**Chapter 1: Ancient Creatures**
Triceratops / Tyrannosaurus / Mammoth / Pteranodon / Archaeopteryx

**Chapter 2: Insects**
Stag Beetle / Rhinoceros Beetle / Hercules Beetle / Makoto Butterfly

**Chapter 3: Birds**
Budgerigar / Toucan / Cardinal / Swan / Emperor Penguin

**Chapter 4: Marine Life**
Fish Bones / Spiral Shell / Farmed Yellowtail / Dolphin

**Chapter 5: Small Animals**
Mouse / Kitten / Rabbit / Papillon

**Chapter 6: Large Animals**
Leopard / Panda / Lion / Horse / Hippopotamus / Giraffe / African Elephant

**Chapter 7: Fantasy Creatures**
Griffin / Cerberus / Anglerfish / White Rabbit from Wonderland / Tsur Star Person / Northern Dragon / Triceratops / Grim Reaper / Pegasus

**A La Carte**
High Heels / Geta (Traditional Japanese Footwear) / Makoto Rose / Bottomed Boots / Santa’s Tetrahedral Box / Clown / Book / Red Cow / Kabuto (Helmet) / Mount Fuji / Key to Love / Nut and Bolt

【About the Author】

Makoto Yamaguchi (Yamaguchi Makoto)
Born in Tokyo in 1944. After working as an administrative staff member at the Japan Origami Society, he is now active as an origami artist. In 1989, he opened the specialized origami gallery “Origami House.” Based there, he has fostered young artists and actively engaged in exchanges with origami groups and artists overseas. He is the Secretary General of the Japan Origami Society, a lifetime member of OrigamiUSA, a member of the British Origami Society, and an honorary member of the Korea Origami Association. He is also the editor of the society’s official magazine, *Origami Detective Magazine*. His published works include *Elegant Origami*, *Beautiful Origami* (Natsume Publishing), *Origami Classroom with Chibi Maruko-chan* (Shufu to Seikatsu-sha), *Creative Origami: Yokai, Zodiac, and Cute Animals* (Soshimu), *Year-Round Flower Origami* (Japan Vogue-sha), *The Definitive Origami Encyclopedia with Photos*, and *The New Generation: Supreme Origami* (Seitosha), among over 130 books.