When Artists Get Bored They Make Paper Planes

A surprising selection of 16 paper plane designs inspired by some of art’s greatest names

Each of the planes included in this book celebrates an instantly recognizable masterwork from one of history’s great artists. Transformed into brand-new designs by the ingenious imagination of paper plane expert Trevor Bounford, they’re easy to cut out, fold, and fly, so you’ll soon be taking to the skies! The selection includes Hokusai’s iconic woodcut Great Wave off Kanagawa, Mondrian’s Broadway Boogie Woogie, and Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man—as well as designs inspired by the work of Frida Kahlo, Hilma af Klint, and Sonia Delaunay. Reimagined in this book, all become elegantly cultured gliders, each one celebrating form, color, and aerodynamics.

Make your own paper plane designs inspired by some of art's greatest names. Simply cut out, fold and fly! Paper plane expert Trevor Bounford has spent years sharing his creative templates for paper pilots of all skill level. Now his ingenious imagination propels the work of some of history’s greatest artists to the skies. With 16 templates – each reimagining an instantly recognisable masterpiece as an elegantly cultured flying machine – simply cut out, fold and enjoy flying these spectacularly swooping works of art. Whether you’re launching Hokusai’s iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa into the air, or watching Mondrian’s Broadway Boogie Woogie soar, the simple instructions and cut out templates in this kit promise paper plane delight! With the designs carefully conceived to reflect a range of artists and art forms the selection also includes the work of Frida Kahlo, Hilma af Klint and Sonia Delaunay.