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Series
Publisher
Duo Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Everyone has played with LEGO; toys, but not many people know who is behind this awesome invention. This fun and engaging book tells the story of how a Danish carpenter and his family turned a desperate situation into the most popular toy in history. With full-color illustrations and lively text, and chock-full of interesting facts, Awesome Minds: The Inventors of LEGO; Toys is the perfect read for those with creative spirits and curious minds. This...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The LEGO toy company was founded in 1934 by a Danish carpenter who loved making wooden pull toys. From its humble beginnings, the company has lived up to its name--which comes from the Danish phrase meaning to always "play well"--encouraging children to use their imagination and build whatever they can dream up. In this book, author Jim O'Connor describes how a simple concept--small plastic bricks that snap together--morphed into a cultural phenomenon"--...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
This landmark volume explores the history, design, and cultural impact of the iconic LEGO (R) minifigure. Driven by compelling essays, lush full-color photography, infographics, and never-before-seen visuals from inside LEGO archives and beyond, this book reveals why the minifigure matters - as a beloved toy and as a singular cultural icon.
Author
Publisher
Mariner Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The extraordinary inside story of the LEGO company--producer of the most beloved and popular toy on the planet--based on unprecedented access to the founding family that still owns the company, chronicling the brand's improbable journey to become the empire that it is today"--
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