Karakuri : How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move
ISBN: 9780312566692 | 0312566697
Format: PaperbackPublisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date: 3/16/2010
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Originally published in Japan,Karakuriis an introduction to the simple mechanisms, such as gears, cranks, cams, and levers, used to bring to life these amazing moving paper models or automata. Included are pull-out pages for you to use to construct your own moving models of the different types of gears. These models serve as the basis for designing your own karakuri or may just be admired on their own. Detailed explanations, accompanied by diagrams, explain the physics behind how karakuri move and operate, so you really learn about the properti... MORE
KEISUKE SAKA is a paper engineer and graphic designer based in Japan. He co-owns a design firm, has exhibited his paper models at a number of museums, and has published many automata kits.
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