Karakuri: How to Make Mechanical Paper Models That Move

by Keisuke Saka

Book Overview

Originally published in Japan, Karakuri is 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.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312566697
• ISBN13: 9780312566692
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12