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Hi,

I m thinking of joining the JOAS and Ive just got a few questions.

Firstly in this bimonthly magazines (which I think they call issues) what is there? I understand it is a mixture between diagrams and essays. But How much is written (in Japanese which I cant read)? Are there more diagrams then written words or the other way round?

Also I can either subscribe or join. I read that if I join I get to vote at an annual meeting (which I dont need) but. I get some extra edition. What is the extra edition and is it worth it? Can I get the extra edition seperately?

Also Ive already got a few of the origami tanteidan convention books. If I subscribe do I get the latest convention book or is that completely seperate.


Thanks very much

T wrote:Firstly in this bimonthly magazines (which I think they call issues) what is there? I understand it is a mixture between diagrams and essays. But How much is written (in Japanese which I cant read)? Are there more diagrams then written words or the other way round?

On average, about half and half. There's also a photo gallery.

T wrote:Also I can either subscribe or join. I read that if I join I get to vote at an annual meeting (which I dont need) but. I get some extra edition. What is the extra edition and is it worth it? Can I get the extra edition seperately?

The extra stuff changes each year. It is not available separately; it's a bonus for those who join. Joining is about supporting the Society, not about getting the bonus stuff.

T wrote:Also Ive already got a few of the origami tanteidan convention books. If I subscribe do I get the latest convention book or is that completely seperate.

Completely separate.

Hi,

I don't know a lot about tanteidan magazine, I'll try to answer as much as I can since I'm a subscriber.

There are lots of texts, that's right. Once I saw an article by Tom Hull which was translated to Japanese and also in English. Unfortunately, I've seen that only once, so I suppose it's rare. I would say there are as much text as diagrams. A good example is the last issue about Akira Yoshizawa where a lot of creator are quoted : it's only written in japanese...

T wrote: Also I can either subscribe or join. I read that if I join I get to vote at an annual meeting (which I dont need) but. I get some extra edition. What is the extra edition and is it worth it? Can I get the extra edition seperately?

I have read here that there are about 200 members, and 1500 subscribers. Being a member is twice more expensive than being a subscriber. But you get the vote, plus the extra edition which I think is the calendar 2005/2006. If I'm right, you'll find lots of crease pattern and beautiful photos of recent designs by japanese masters...
I don't think you can receive the extra seperately, though, It could be possible if you buy it directly in Japan. But I've never heard of anybody who bought it seperately from another country.
Read that :

Bulletin of JOAS wrote: As to the extra editions, only the crease pattern of KAMIYA Satoshi's "Eastern Dragon" is available. It costs 1,500 yen or US$15.

And you don't receive the Tanteidan Convention Book.

I hope I answered your questions.

edit : too late

Basically, since you are not in Japan (and probably won't make it to any of their meetings), the extra fifty dollars will (in addition to its true purpose of supporting the society) get you an exclusive diagrammed model and a calendar. Past Calendar models have included Satoshi Kamiya's Eastern Dragon (Ryu-Zin) and Phoenix with one long tail (3.5). Past diagrams have been Hojyo's Icarus and Kawahata's Formula One Racer. The only bonus piece that can now be bought separately is the calendar featuring Kamiya's Ryu-Zin crease pattern, which costs $15.

Thanks very much for speedy reply.

Im pretty sure Im just going to get the subscription. As fun as all the crease patterns and calendar bonuses sound I dont think its cost effective for me as it is impossible for me to go to annual meetings anyway.

So just the subscription it is.

Just some other q's

1. Roughly how many pages is each "issue"?

2. just out of interest what kind of stuff do they vote for at the annual meetings?

Sorry to ask twice but I'd be interested to know how many pages each issue usually has.

thanks very much

1. 40 (including front and back covers)

2. Don't know. Never been to one. Actually, that's not true. I went to one years ago when I still lived in Japan. Of course, at that time, my Japanese was so bad that I had no idea what was being discussed. I imagine it's all about the business of running the organization, much like any other organization's annual meetings. One such item would be nominations and selection of the Yoshino fund guest to their convention.

Thank you

>>>>>>>>>> What is the extra edition and is it worth it? Can I get the extra edition seperately?

Kamiya phenix calandar 2005
(must have subscribe

Rock

I'm also thinking of joining JOAS but i was wondering on average how many models are in an issue? because if its like just 2 per issue i might not join. I couldn't read the articles not being able read japenese.

generally speaking each issue has one "featured" model which is complex, and then 2-3 simpler models, and then 1 cp. you can get a general idea of the general content of each issue on gilad's website and decide for yourself if it's worth the money:

http://www.giladorigami.com/Books_default.html