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DK (2014), Edition: Lea, 232 pages
Description
"Iconic buildings reimagined in LEGO bricks"--Container. Stunning images and in depth exploration of the real buildings like the Guggenheim or the Empire State Building, on which the LEGO Architecture series is based, provide you with a comprehensive look at the creation of these intricate sets. Learn why the LEGO team chose certain pieces and what particular challenges they faced. Read about the inspiration behind the creative processes and what designing and building techniques were used on various sets. Featuring profiles of the LEGO artists and builders who created the series.
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2110-061
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LibraryThing member michellebarton
I'd like to first of all admit that, yes, I do realize that this beautiful book could first and foremost be described as a very large, elaborate advertisement for LEGO toys, and yes, my son has not stopped asking for any of the builder sets featured, but this in no way takes away from how cool
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these creations are! We had gone in April to the Park Meadows Mall to see the LEGO Americana exhibit and were duly inspired and impressed by the huge, intricate, and totally amazing models along with the interesting facts and figures for each construction, so I could not help but bring this book of LEGO recreations of famous architecture home after running across it in a display here at the library highlighting architecture around the time of Doors Open Denver. Each model featured includes information about the original that inspired it as well as some background about how these models start and evolve in the minds and hands of the master builders who create them. And who knows, maybe our young ones will start out with LEGOs and continue on to become fabulous architects creating the buildings of the future! Show Less
Language
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English
Physical description
232 p.; 10.95 inches
ISBN
1465422862 / 9781465422866
UPC
790778022860