 November 2011, 304 pp. ISBN: 978-1-59327-391-0 Hardcover, 4-Color, 8"x10" Look Inside! 
 
In The Cult of LEGO, Wired's GeekDad blogger John Baichtal and BrickJournal founder Joe Meno take you on a magnificent, illustrated tour of the LEGO® community, its people, and their creations. The Cult of LEGO introduces us to fans and builders from all walks of life. People like professional LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya; enigmatic Dutch painter Ego Leonard (who maintains that he is, in fact, a LEGO minifig); Angus MacLane, a Pixar animator who builds CubeDudes, instantly recognizable likenesses of fictional characters; Brick Testament creator Brendan Powell Smith, who uses LEGO to illustrate biblical stories; and Henry Lim, whose work includes a series of models recreating M.C. Escher lithographs and a full-scale, functioning LEGO harpsichord. Marvel at spectacular LEGO creations like:
Whether you're a card-carrying LEGO fanatic or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage, The Cult of LEGO will inspire you to take out your bricks and build something amazing. About the AuthorJohn Baichtal is a contributor to MAKE magazine and Wired's GeekDad blog. He has also written for legendary tabletop gaming magazines Dragon and Dungeon, as well as Kobold Quarterly and 2600: The Hacker Quarterly. Joe Meno is the founder of BrickJournal, a print and online LEGO® fan magazine. He has organized and run LEGO fan events, acted as an advisor on LEGO projects, and helped design LEGO sets. Media Resources
View the press release. Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: The History of LEGO Index View the detailed Table of Contents (PDF). Reviews"This fascinating look at the world of devoted LEGO fans deserves a place on the bookshelf of anyone who's ever played with LEGO bricks." "Having grown up with LEGO over the last several decades, a veritable nation of zealous LEGOphiles has spawned. Authors John Baichtal and Joe Meno document this thriving subculture in their new book, The Cult of LEGO, a beautiful, coffee-table tome rich with examples of LEGO’s appeal and limitless versatility. " "If we're talking about inspiring the next generation of engineers, flipping through this book would be one way to do it." "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done." "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd." "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!" "We're all members of the Cult of LEGO—the only membership requirement is clicking two pieces of plastic together and wanting to click more. Now we have a book that justifies our obsession." "If you're a fan of LEGO®, know a fan, or are just in the market for a good coffee table book, check out The Cult of LEGO." USA Today featured the book on their Pop Candy blog, calling it "an excellent new book." Read more here. "There’s a point, when you have a collection of Lego that would stock a small store, that you feel like you’ve seen it all and heard it all, when it comes to the colorful brick. Then along comes a book like The Cult of Lego that makes you stop in your tracks." "Imagine a history class in LEGO that leads students from the toys' invention in the Danish village of Billund back in 1958 through to the present day. The Cult of LEGO would be that class's textbook." "This book is fun and a great addition to any geek’s library." "This is one of the coolest books I've ever had the chance to review." "A marvelous new book... a great way to introduce your friends and family to the idea that LEGO bricks are more than just a toy." "I would certainly recommend this as a great read and a window into the world that is LEGO." "My 11-year-old LEGO lover was the first one to start paging through the book after I removed it from the packaging. It was written with AFOLs, Adult Fans Of Lego, in mind, but as my son proved, there is enough fodder in it for eager fans of all ages." "The Cult of LEGO is a testament to the massive creative potential that every tub of bricks holds. This book is a must for anyone who loves LEGO." "The Cult of LEGO will delight any fan of LEGOs, regardless of their age!" "This is the best coffee table book around. It's smart and funny and colorful. The book appeals to LEGO fans of all ages." "The book's lively and intriguing contents likely will inspire many adults and serious young builders to launch new LEGO® projects or complete old ones." "The Cult of LEGO is a fun book that is not only filled with images of some amazing builds, but also jam-packed full of information about the company and the culture that has grown up around them." "If you're looking for a horizon-broadening nostalgia trip gift, this is your go-to LEGO book." "It's a great place to start for people who want to move beyond building what's in the boxes and is a beautiful looking book for those who are already part of the LEGO community and want to see more of it." "If you are a true LEGO fan, this book is a must have on your shelf." |
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