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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Introduction
  • Tools and Materials
  • PROJECTS:
    • The Impossible Object 1
    • A Work of Art Consisting of Tetrahedra
    • A Snapper
    • A Flexicube
    • The Divided Chessboard
    • The Mobius Strip
    • Unknown Uphill Forces
    • The Impossible Object 2
    • Moving House
    • Catching the Swan
    • Tangram: The Puzzle as an Art Form
    • Matchboxes by Van Deventer
    • The Pirate Flag
    • Brain Teaser
    • Pentominoes
    • Bangers
    • The Magic Purse
    • Gambling 1
    • Letter Puzzles
    • The Silhouettoscope
    • The Magic Disc
    • Into Thin Air
    • The Stars Shine Everywhere
    • Stars, 1 - 9
    • Now You See It, Now You Don't
    • Gambling 2
    • Hexaflexagon
    • Folding, Folding
    • The Illusion of Reality
    • Pick a Number
    • Flying with Paper
    • Multiples
    • Shadow Play, 1 - 3
    • Pyramids
    • Nothing's Impossible
    • Mel Stover's Pencil
    • The Magic Paperclips
  • Solutions

Title: Paper Capers: An Amazing Array of Games, Puzzles, and Tricks
Author: Jack Botermans
Format/Publication Date: TPB:1985
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co., NY
Language: English
Page Count: 118
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 9"
ISBN: 0805001395

SUMMARY- Scissors and glue are heavily involved in this book, so it's not traditional origami - but it is a lot of fun. I love puzzles and visual illusions, and this book has a lot to offer. It's aimed mainly at kids, but I saw things I would enjoy too.