Folds! Folds! Folds are the bane of my existence! I don't want to sound dramatic, but folds are like math to me. They have the uncanny ability to shut down my brain. Whenever I stumble upon a how-to instruction book on folds and drapery, I impulsively purchase it, regardless of the author. Sadly, there aren't many dedicated books solely focused on this subject matter. Often, it's relegated to a mere section within more general art instruction books.

Now, I must admit that this particular book doesn't showcase the author's most refined illustrations. At first glance, it may seem unworthy of picking up. However, it's the simplicity of the instructional illustrations that make this book a winner. The drawings are extremely simplified, almost like straightforward diagrams. And that's precisely why this book is more effective compared to others on the same subject. The concept of folds, how they function, and their dynamics are quite straightforward, but they become complicated by the various fabrics that give rise to these folds.

This book covers everything necessary to grasp the intricacies of folds, from understanding tension points to identifying different types of folds you may encounter in your drawings. Moreover, it includes reproductions of paintings that exemplify the concepts explained throughout its pages.

Originally published in 1983 by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, this book comprises 117 pages featuring both color and black-and-white illustrations.