Paper: Tear, Fold, Rip, Crease, Cut
I got this great book in the mail called Paper: Tear, Fold, Rip, Crease, Cut, which showcases the use of paper in art, fashion and design. From the traditional art of origami and paper cutting through to contemporary experiments in conceptual paper installations and modular folding, this book celebrates one of the world’s oldest and most widely used materials in all its visual glory.
I can barely cut coupons, and couldn’t imagine having an ounce of the talent of these artists. It’s just spectacular. Spectacular enough to give it away to one of you!
Contest details and more photos after the jump.
Paper profiles over 50 artists and designers who work with the medium, from the vast sculpted installations of Mia Pearlman and the delicate paper incisions of Noriko Ambe, to the light-hearted illustrations of Robert Ryan and the forward-thinking furniture design of Tokujin Yoshioka. The book also charts the history of the material and its role as an art form, from the process of its manufacture in Ancient China to the most recent technological advances.
Following the medium as it is pushed to its extremes, Paper is an elegant and insightful look at the sumptuous world of paper today. A richly illustrated and beautifully designed book which will appeal to designers, art students and paper enthusiasts alike.
I’m going to give my copy away to a lucky reader!
Rules: Comment on this post. One comment per person. Contest runs from August 24, 2009 – August 28, 2009. We will choose a winner at random.
See more books published by Black Dog at their website: http://www.blackdogonline.com
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Many of these cut-outs would make for a beautiful, innovative card (or gift)! Lovely images.
I saw this book in Basel and I just kept going back to look at it….it is great.
I love to create with paper and would definately love to have this book.Any holiday I try to decorate with recycled papers,I love orgami, and love to make things from paper, decoupage, cards,collage ect.Helen
thanks for the giveaway
What a wonderful piece of work! snapshots of the book look amazing. even more wonderful that you are giving it away..
sign me up
This book looks above the fold! ::rimshot::
awesome!! looks so pretty and creative!! love it. =)
hello from brazil (I would pay the shipping!)
Amazing – great book!
lovely!
This book looks great!
Would love to add it to my collection.
This looks great! So much inspiration!!
paper. perfect.
will love to have it
Paper is so wonderful =D
I sure would like this book!
have you made anything from it yet?
paper or plastic? paper…
beautiful
I just saw this book featured on another website, and wanted one right away! The images spark so much creativity. I’d look at it for hours.
dimensional deliciousness!
I kinda want to eat it.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>wondering if this book includes the work of Nishimura Yuko…would love to have this book!
Love the variety of artworks the book shows… love the Jen Stark stuff!
must have!
been embarking on my own paper-related adventures as of late, this will be awesomely inspiring!
Oooh, how exciting!
mememe!
oh my, that’s so beautiful. i want it!
me please!!!
This is so awesome! Count me in
this is REALLY AWESOME!
this book is so inspirational…
so much inspiration on every page!
This looks so inspiring! I particularly like the “look good” piece on the last page.
Fantastic.
fabulous book!
Looks great!
Mmmmm paper.
Absolutely stunning
This is incredible.
Paper beats internet
this prize would be the best. Am totally adicted to paper (sorry planet earth!… – but I do recycle!)
what a great find!
Those pictures are gorgeous. I want it.
Yes, please.
ooooh i want one!! pick me !
amazing book O_O
perfect going away present for a chinese/japanese guy we call martha stewart of our lab. his medium is generally cardboard.
brilliant book!
kind of you to give it away.
WOW! I would like to read the whole book…
It looks fantastic!! amazing papercuts 
maybe I can have the book because I am from Norway, and I am cute;D Jeg ønsker meg boken veldig mye 