I got my daughter (11) this book for the holidays. She and I started reading it together and I'm really impressed. It has three things in it that I really appreciate:
1) Lots of real-world examples of the different styles of architecture it discusses, with enough, but not too much, detail that it remains interesting and appropriate for kids
2) LEGO-built equivalents of many of the famous buildings pictured in the books, with insights into how to translate each architectural style's characteristics into LEGO-building equivalents
3) Actual step-by-step instructions to build one archetypical example from each style, so you can end with actual models in your hands
Highly recommended if you are, or you have a kid, interested in LEGO and architecture. And at ~$22 for a nice-sized hardcover book, it's reasonably priced.
http://tomalphin.com/2015/03/the-lego-architect-book-preview.html
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We should look for this at the tattered cover, Jean Bump
ReplyDeleteI think I saw this at the B&N back in November. Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteMy son's birthday is coming up soon - excellent idea - Thanks for the share!
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ReplyDeleteAsk David, but I think this is the book Chris had over New Year.
It looks beautiful. I may have to acquire one.
ReplyDeleteI got that for christmas. Its an awesome book!
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