What is Reddit's opinion of Realistic Origami Animals: 32 Amazing Paper Models from a Japanese Master?

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I might be the same age as you. I started with Harbin books in the 70's and 80's and I have the Patricia Crawford / Harbin book.

If you can fold the Jackstone then you will be fine with lots of modern models but there is a greater emphasis on sculpture (shaping) these days that require special paper.

The John Montrol / Fumiaki Kawaha books available cheap on Amazon will be great bridge to the really modern stuff.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Realistic-Origami-Animals-Amazing-Japanese/dp/4805316446/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1N5F3VRWMTYQ7&keywords=fumiaki+kawahata&qid=1667819552&sprefix=fumiaki+kawahata%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-5

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If you have spare cash then get a copy of Hideo Komatsu's book from Japan. It is an object of beauty in it's own right and the folding sequences are ingenious and fun.

https://www.origamihouse.jp/book/original/komatsu/komatsu_e.html

As others have said there is lots of free stuff online too.

PM me if you have questions.