Rob Ives is a renowned paper engineer and paper crafter, having designed everything from mechanical flying pigs to 3-D stars to pop-up holiday cards. He specializes in teaching others how to create their own models by following his succinct step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

Introduction. Part I: Introducing the Magic of Paper Engineering. Chapter 1: Unfolding the Mystery of Paper Engineering. Chapter 2: Paper - The Essential Ingredient. Chapter 3: Making Your Paper-Engineering Workshop Work for You. Chapter 4: Putting Everything Together: Techniques and Safety Tips. Part II: Going Flat Out: Commencing with Creative Paper Crafts. Chapter 5: Whipping Up Cards and Flyers, from Classy to Crafty. Chapter 6: Making a Pop with Your Pop-up. Chapter 7: On the Slide: Moving Along with Tabs and Wheels. Chapter 8: Mixing It Up! Pop-ups, Pull Tabs, and Cross-Fades, All in One. Part III: Paper Sculpture and Animation: Adding Some 3D Life to Paper. Chapter 9: Paper Sculpture: 3D Art from Paper or Card. Chapter 10: Lights, Cams, Action! Having Fun with Paper Animations. Chapter 11: Getting Past the Limitations of Paper in Your Paper Animations. Chapter 12: Using Mechanisms to Bring Models to Life. Part IV: Drafting Your Own Designs and Creations. Chapter 13: Developing Your Own Designs. Chapter 14: Using Technology to Design Your Own Projects. Chapter 15: Making Some Extra Moolah by Selling Your Paper Creations. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 16: Ten Tips for Perfect Paper Projects. Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Develop Your Design Skills. Index.