Here's my first book, written way back in 1991, before the invention of email, DVDs, mp3s, etc etc. As the different covers show, it's been republished in England, Germany, Australia, Holland and America, with combined sales over around 1,200,000 copies! Needless to say, it was a "no royalty" deal and so whoever made the money, it wasn't me!

The artwork was traced from hand-drawn originals that I made, to no great benefit, I feel, but they are engaging and friendly. Computers weren't up to the task in them thaere days!

Those of you who can read German will spot the subtext "that really fly!". Luckily I've not been sued over this wild claim. Interestingly, some of the artwork was used by Quarto on the cover of a collection of origami work by Paul Jackson. I asked Paul about it & he didn't even know the book had been released! "Author beware" would seem to be the motto.

The small print says the publishers can re-release & repackage at will, without even asking, or more thoughtlessly, without sending me a free copy.

Can't complain though - it's still in print over 16 years after publication, so it must have some merit. If only I had a high-powered lawyer who could claim for lost royalties ;)

ISBN 1-85076-325-9