Books with author Dustin Nguyen

This is the top, the cream of the crop, the ultimate origami collection against which all others will be judged! With over 125 projects—from animals to cars, dinosaurs to Elvis—if it can be folded, Über Origami has it. Gathered from the most popular books by the ingenious origami expert Duy Nguyen, this array of projects will astound any fan of paper art. Some even use junk mail or dollar bills! And everything’s arranged by category so it’s easy to find just what you’re looking for, from the most traditional folds to funky new designs. Sections include:Easy Does It (for beginners) - Animals, Myths & Monsters - Man & Machine - Irregular Origami - Holiday Origami

From NEW YORK TIMES best-selling authors of SECRET HEROES SOCIETY, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs, comes the complete collection of the critically acclaimed series BATMAN: LI'L GOTHAM. Featuring versions of Batman, Robin, the Joker and the other heroes and villains of Gotham City as children, this Eisner Award-nominated series follows some of DC's most famous (and infamous) heroes and villains through the holidays. Gorgeously rendered by Dustin Nguyen, this all-ages series is perfect for new readers and veteran fans alike! Now in hardcover, you can collect the entire BATMAN: LI'L GOTHAM series right here in BATMAN: A LOT OF LI'L GOTHAM!

“An edgy and true to life look at bullying and why it must be stopped.”– James Peña Former Director of Network Distribution at Hallmark Channel“A must read for all teens nationwide.”– Bob Proctor, Speaker, Author, and Featured Teacher from The Secret “Fade Away is written to bring awareness to bullying in the school system.”– Dr. Claudio V. Cerullo, Author & Founder of Teach Anti-Bullying, Inc. Austin Nguyen invites the reader into the turbulent world of middle school halls, where bullies wreak havoc and survival hinges on the word and glance of a friend. He introduces us to Michael, a troubled youth who struggles in sports and in relationships. Searching for a reason to stay in this game called life, Michael’s journey reminds us our words and our silence can hurt and damage as deeply as weapons. Then, Nguyen reminds us all how to capture the saving power of hope. This story is a must read for youth and adults alike, encouraging all to bridge the pains of life into brighter and better futures.Austin Nguyen is a 15-year-old sophomore in high school on a mission to help teens realize they are perfect just as they are. Through his writing, he models and teaches middle and high school students self-acceptance and shows them how to block out hatred directed toward them by their peers. In addition to writing, Austin enjoys his music classes and sees himself becoming a teacher, perhaps in science or English.

Look out—monsters are arising from the graveyard eager to crush skulls, eat brains, and drink blood! Created by tried-and-true origami author Duy Nguyen as a follow-up to his popular Zombigami, these 13 ghoulishly gruesome origami monsters are all ready to cause mayhem. Nguyen's fun creature-feature stars such favorites as Dracula, the Mummy, Wolf Man, and even the Headless Horseman. This cool kit includes everything you need to start folding: 50 sheets of origami paper and very detailed instructions on how to make them. Fold at your own risk!

Fold at your own risk: these creatures are dangerous … fun! Create the ultimate “undead” crew of 13 ghoulishly gruesome origami zombies. Eager to crush skulls, eat brains, and drink blood, they range from Suzie Gravemaker (not your average mom--but she'll ALWAYS invite you to dinner) to Abominable Deadman (he takes a licking and keeps on ticking). This great package includes 50 sheets of origami paper plus a tear-out poster of all 13 zombies!

There's no end to Duy Nguyen's ingenuity, and that's why origami enthusiasts--and those who love trains, planes, and automobiles--will welcome this new all-color collection. It features 17 cleverly constructed vehicles--enough modes of transportation to go around the world and back...and to provide hours of fun. Want a Minivan or SUV? Perhaps a high-flying B-2 Bomber? Even a Spanish Galleon? With all the basic folds and forms simply explained, it's easy to make all these, plus a NASA Space Shuttle, Apache Helicopter, Side-Panel Flatbed Truck, and a Snowmobile complete with its own trailer.

New in PaperGet ready to dive beneath the blue paper waves with origami master Duy Nguyen. With his simplified techniques, and the many detailed drawings that carefully show each fold and cut, kids will soon find themselves crafting a wide variety of colorful, marvelous sea creatures. There's no need even to use traditional, specialized origami paper: regular computer or colored crafting paper will do, or even giftwrap. The fantastic creatures range from a Humpback Whale to an Angelfish--and for extra effect, you can arrange them in an aquarium for an undersea scene.

For Halloween, choose from 10 projects. Decorate your Christmas tree with Reindeer and Santa’s Hat, Sleigh, and Pack. Start the New Year with Father Time, and greet the spring with Easter Bunnies and Baskets. Each project uses easy basic folds, and has a simplified illustration and a description of what to do, how to alter the size, and how to use color.

Praise for Fade Away “An edgy and true to life look at bullying and why it must be stopped.”– James Peña Former Director of Network Distribution at Hallmark Channel“A must read for all teens nationwide.”– Bob Proctor, Speaker, Author, and Featured Teacher from The Secret “Fade Away is written to bring awareness to bullying in the school system.”– Dr. Claudio V. Cerullo, Author & Founder of Teach Anti-Bullying, Inc. Austin Nguyen invites the reader into the turbulent world of middle school halls, where bullies wreak havoc and survival hinges on the word and glance of a friend. He introduces us to Michael, a troubled youth who struggles in sports and in relationships. Searching for a reason to stay in this game called life, Michael’s journey reminds us our words and our silence can hurt and damage as deeply as weapons. Then, Nguyen reminds us all how to capture the saving power of hope. This story is a must read for youth and adults alike, encouraging all to bridge the pains of life into brighter and better futures.

To bring back the age of the dinosaurs, all it takes is folding some pieces of paper! Using the ancient and magnificent art of origami, construct an entire prehistoric world of dinos. Mastering the basic folds is so simple that it takes less than 10 pages of instruction to show you how to. Once you've got those down, start having fun. Follow the generously sized, colorful diagrams and see the animals' bodies emerge, including a long-necked, graceful brontosaurus; the squat, low-to-the-ground pelycosaur; and a velociraptor, looking all ready to head out on the hunt. Or, try your hand at the pteranodon, compsognathus, triceratops, tyrannosaurus, stegosaurus, ankylosaurus, and more.

Simple, enjoyable, and creative: this is origami that's tailor-made for little hands. And it includes everything children need to start creating immediately, because fastened securely inside this spiral-bound book is a box filled with brightly-colored origami paper. Every fold-the kite, pleat, inside and outside reverse-receives the clearest explanation possible for kids being introduced to the art for the first time. Large easy-to-follow diagrams show every step of the projects, which include a T-Rex, graceful swan, gray whale, great white shark, jet fighter, and two masks.