I'd been thinking of doing a post about Lego Bricks for a while so when Canadian Reader brought along The Lego Movie (which is a hoot!) on a recent visit, it served as a sign to me that it was time!

A Million Little Bricks: the Unofficial Illustrated History of the Lego Phenomena, by Sarah Herman is a thorough and detailed history of the infamous plastic brick. From it's rather humble beginnings (just a few colors in a box) to Legolands in several countries, and conventions that draw huge crowds, Lego is still wildly popular decades after it's invention. There are descriptions (most with pictures) of the various project boxes (which came with 'how to' instructions) to themed Lego's (think Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc.) to artists who make their own creations, it was a good read.

Then, Extreme Bricks: Spectacular, Record-Breaking, and Astounding Lego Projects from Around the World, by Sarah Herman. It really is a world tour of amazing creations! You'll learn where the project is located, a bit about who built it, how long that took, and how many bricks were used. One artist creates things from real life ... as in an umbrella, a dress model, and flip-flops! If nothing else, do check out the cloud on the front cover. :-)

And lastly, Beautiful Lego, by Mike Doyle. It starts with the question "Can Lego be art?" Full of pictures of incredible ... masterpieces (?) ... see what you think! I loved 'All Dolled Up' (very simple, in white and gray), and the World Trade Center 9/11 Memorial.

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