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is a book by Joseph O'Rourke (with contributions and related work by Erik Demaine) that serves as an accessible introduction to the field of computational geometry.

The book's official website traditionally hosts dynamic animations and downloadable templates for the folding projects described in the text.

: Contains over 200 color figures and illustrations to help build geometric intuition. How to Fold It: The Mathematics of Linkages, Or...

: Introduces the "Fold-and-Cut" theorem, which proves that any shape composed of straight lines can be cut from a single sheet of paper using only one straight cut after the proper sequence of folds.

: Investigates the unfolding of 3D shapes into 2D "nets" and the reverse process of folding flat paper into complex polyhedral structures. Key Features is a book by Joseph O'Rourke (with contributions

: Highlights ten accessible, unsolved mathematical problems to encourage further research by readers.

: Explores how physical joints and segments move. It covers topics like robot arms, the folding of protein chains , and how pop-up cards function. : Introduces the "Fold-and-Cut" theorem, which proves that

Designed for readers with a high school level understanding of geometry and algebra, the book explores the complex mathematical principles behind everyday folding phenomena.