The Book of Paper Cutting by Chris Rich (1994, Paperback, Reprint)

I purchased this book because it contains excellent information on cutting paper into decorative shapes. It gives you everything from the best paper to use to methods of dying paper. I have always wanted to try this form of art but was unsure of supplies and procedures. It is an excellent guide to learning the craft. I was disappointed in that more patterns were not included with the pictures in the lessons. The picture of the rooster on the front of the book is not in the pattern sections as an example. The brief history of the craft used in the introduction is most interesting.