Origami Chess: Cats vs. Dogs by Roman Diaz released Feb 13, 2015 by Thunder Bay Press. Learn, fold and play! This engaging kit unites the ancient art of folding paper with the game of kings. The sturdy book-box holds a softcover book, folding paper and heavy card chessboard. The 112 page illustrated book has instructions for folding six cats and six dogs, as well as the base on which each is mounted. Fold two complete chess sets, one canine and one feline, 32 pieces in total. The folding is detailed however the instructions are clear. Learn about the 12 breeds, board game setup and movement of each chess piece. The over 100 sheets of 6" x 6" origami paper are specially designed for realism. The two-sided chessboard unfolds to measure 20" x 20". Ideal for dedicated origami folders, chess and animal enthusiasts. Get your copy below!
CONTENTS
History of Chess
Paper Designs
Meet the Players
Symbols, Basic Folds & Bases
The Pawn
Dachshund
Persian
The Rook
Chow Chow
Norwegian Forest Cat
The Knight
Whippet
American Short Hair
The Bishop
Beagle
Siamese
The Queen
Weimaraner
Turkish Angora
The King
German Shepherd
Devon Rex
Pedestal
Let's Play!
About the artist
The Pawn
Dachshund
Origami Chess: Cats vs. Dogs is available in both my Canadian and USA Amazon Stores. It is published by Thunder Bay Press. Raincoast Books is a division of Raincoast Book Distribution Inc., an award winning, Canadian-owned book wholesale and distribution company based in Vancouver, BC.
Raincoast Books has generously offered to giveaway a copy of Origami Chess: Cats vs Dogs! One winner will be selected at random. Good luck! Canadian and USA addresses. Until November 22, 2015.
Yay! Another chance to win this wonderful Origami Chess book---the cutest. Well I still am lusting after Amy Butler’s Style Stitches book and really want to stitch up one of her bag patterns. ~Deb
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