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9781593273910 English 1593273916 In The Cult of LEGO, Wired's GeekDad blogger John Baichtal and BrickJournalfounder Joe Meno take you on a magnificent, illustrated tour of the LEGO community, its people, and their creations. The Cult of LEGOintroduces 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: A life-sized Stegosaurus and an 80,000-brick T. Rex skeleton Detailed microscale versions of landmarks like the Acropolis and Yankee Stadium A 22-foot long, 350-pound re-creation of the World War II battleship Yamato A robotic, giant chess set that can replay historical matches or take on an opponent A three-level, remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler, complete with moving conveyor belt Whether you're a card-carrying LEGO fanatic or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage, The Cult of LEGOwill inspire you to take out your bricks and build something amazing. Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done." Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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." Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd." Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!" Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO "We're all members of the Cult of LEGOthe only membership requirement is clicking two pieces of plastic together and wanting to click more. Now we have a book that justifies our obsession." James Floyd Kelly, blogger for GeekDad.com and TheNXTStep.com, LEGO is much more than just a toy--it's a way of life. The Cult of LEGO takes you on a thrilling illustrated tour of the LEGO community and its creations. You'll meet LEGO fans from all walks of life, like professional artist Nathan Sawaya, brick filmmaker David Pagano, the enigmatic Ego Leonard, and the many devoted AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO) who spend countless hours building their masterpieces. Page after page of full-color photos showcase the fantastically creative and complex models built by the LEGO community. You'll marvel at a life-size stegosaurus, a microscale Yankee Stadium, a 22-foot long World War II battleship, a MINDSTORMS-powered monster chess set, and a remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler (with moving conveyor belt!). Visit the conventions where LEGO fans gather to socialize and show off their work. And discover the serious side of LEGO, used in therapy, prototyping, and teambuilding. Whether you're a card-carrying AFOL or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage, John Baichtal and Joe Meno's magnificent look at the world of LEGO will inspire you to take out your bricks and build something amazing. Praise for The Cult of Lego "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done." --Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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." AAAsAAa'A Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd." --Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!" --Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO, LEGO is much more than just a toy-it's a way of life. The Cult of LEGO� takes you on a thrilling illustrated tour of the LEGO community and its creations. You'll meet LEGO fans from all walks of life, like professional artist Nathan Sawaya, brick filmmaker David Pagano, the enigmatic Ego Leonard, and the many devoted AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO) who spend countless hours building their masterpieces. In this full-color coffee table book, you'll find page after page of photos showcasing the fantastically creative and complex models built by the LEGO community. You'll marvel at a life-size stegosaurus, a microscale Yankee Stadium, a 22-foot long World War II battleship, a MINDSTORMS-powered monster chess set, and a remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler (with moving conveyor belt!). Visit the conventions where LEGO fans gather to socialize and show off their work. And discover the serious side of LEGO, used in therapy, prototyping, and teambuilding. Whether you're a card-carrying AFOL or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage, John Baichtal and Joe Meno's magnificent look at the world of LEGO will inspire you to take out your bricks and build something amazing. Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done."-Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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."-Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd."-Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!"-Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO, LEGO is much more than just a toyit's a way of life. The Cult of LEGO takes you on a thrilling illustrated tour of the LEGO community and its creations. You'll meet LEGO fans from all walks of life, like professional artist Nathan Sawaya, brick filmmaker David Pagano, the enigmatic Ego Leonard, and the many devoted AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO) who spend countless hours building their masterpieces. In this full-color coffee table book, you'll find page after page of photos showcasing the fantastically creative and complex models built by the LEGO community. You'll marvel at a life-size stegosaurus, a microscale Yankee Stadium, a 22-foot long World War II battleship, a MINDSTORMS-powered monster chess set, and a remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler (with moving conveyor belt!). Visit the conventions where LEGO fans gather to socialize and show off their work. And discover the serious side of LEGO, used in therapy, prototyping, and teambuilding. Whether you're a card-carrying AFOL or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage, John Baichtal and Joe Meno's magnificent look at the world of LEGO will inspire you to take out your bricks and build something amazing. Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done." Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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." Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd." Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!" Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO, No, this isn't a book about joining some fringe cult. It's a book by LEGO fans, for LEGO fans, and you and your kids will love it. In The Cult of LEGO, Wired's GeekDad blogger John Baichtal and BrickJournalfounder Joe Meno take you on a magnificent, illustrated tour of the LEGO community, its people, and their creations. The Cult of LEGOintroduces 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: A life-sized Stegosaurus and an 80,000-brick T. Rex skeleton Detailed microscale versions of landmarks like the Acropolis and Yankee Stadium A 22-foot long, 350-pound re-creation of the World War II battleship Yamato A robotic, giant chess set that can replay historical matches or take on an opponent A three-level, remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler, complete with moving conveyor belt Whether you're a card-carrying LEGO fanatic or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage, The Cult of LEGOwill inspire you to take out your bricks and build something amazing. Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done." Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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." Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd." Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!" Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO "We're all members of the Cult of LEGOthe only membership requirement is clicking two pieces of plastic together and wanting to click more. Now we have a book that justifies our obsession." James Floyd Kelly, blogger for GeekDad.com and TheNXTStep.com, No, this isn't a book about joining some fringe cult. It's a book by LEGO(R) fans, for LEGO fans, and you and your kids will love it. 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: A life-sized Stegosaurus and an 80,000-brick T. Rex skeletonDetailed microscale versions of landmarks like the Acropolis and Yankee StadiumA 22-foot long, 350-pound re-creation of the World War II battleship YamatoA robotic, giant chess set that can replay historical matches or take on an opponentA three-level, remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler, complete with moving conveyor belt 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. Gold Medal, Independent Publisher Book Award, "IPPY" for Pop Culture Silver Medal, 2012 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards for Crafts and Hobbies Grand Prize, 2012 San Francisco Book Festival Selected for the Communication Arts 2012 Design Annual Praise for The Cult of LEGO"I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done."--Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine"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."--Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired"A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd."--Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group"An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome "--Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO"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."--James Floyd Kelly, blogger for GeekDad.com and TheNXTStep.com, No, this isn't a book about joining some fringe cult. It's a book by LEGO® fans, for LEGO fans, and you and your kids will love it. 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: A life-sized Stegosaurus and an 80,000-brick T. Rex skeleton Detailed microscale versions of landmarks like the Acropolis and Yankee Stadium A 22-foot long, 350-pound re-creation of the World War II battleship Yamato A robotic, giant chess set that can replay historical matches or take on an opponent A three-level, remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler, complete with moving conveyor belt 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. Gold Medal, Independent Publisher Book Award, "IPPY" for Pop Culture Silver Medal, 2012 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards for Crafts and Hobbies Grand Prize, 2012 San Francisco Book Festival Selected for the Communication Arts 2012 Design Annual Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done."-Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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."-Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd."-Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!"-Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO "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."-James Floyd Kelly, blogger for GeekDad.com and TheNXTStep.com, No, this isn't a book about joining some fringe cult. It's a book by LEGO� fans, for LEGO fans, and you and your kids will love it. 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: A life-sized Stegosaurus and an 80,000-brick T. Rex skeleton Detailed microscale versions of landmarks like the Acropolis and Yankee Stadium A 22-foot long, 350-pound re-creation of the World War II battleship Yamato A robotic, giant chess set that can replay historical matches or take on an opponent A three-level, remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler, complete with moving conveyor belt 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. Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done."-Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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."-Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd."-Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!"-Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO "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."-James Floyd Kelly, blogger for GeekDad.com and TheNXTStep.com, The LEGO brick may be the most popular toy in the world, but it's much more than just a toy. In The Cult of LEGO , John Baichtal of MAKE Magazine and Wired 's GeekDad blog and Joe Meno of BrickJournal take readers on a story-packed adventure through the history of LEGO, from its humble beginnings in a small Danish village to its ascent to the summit of the toy world. Along the way, readers are immersed in the fascinating world of LEGO and its fans. They learn hundreds of obscure LEGO facts as they're surrounded by countless fantastically complex and challenging models built by some of the most famous adult LEGO builders. Both deep and wide-ranging, The Cult of LEGO is sincere, admiring, and encyclopedic in its coverage, surveying everything from gigantic models to robots to genuine works of art. Exhaustively researched and lavishly illustrated in full color, The Cult of LEGO is destined to be the definitive guide to LEGO fan culture.
9781593273910 English 1593273916 In The Cult of LEGO, Wired's GeekDad blogger John Baichtal and BrickJournalfounder Joe Meno take you on a magnificent, illustrated tour of the LEGO community, its people, and their creations. The Cult of LEGOintroduces 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: A life-sized Stegosaurus and an 80,000-brick T. Rex skeleton Detailed microscale versions of landmarks like the Acropolis and Yankee Stadium A 22-foot long, 350-pound re-creation of the World War II battleship Yamato A robotic, giant chess set that can replay historical matches or take on an opponent A three-level, remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler, complete with moving conveyor belt Whether you're a card-carrying LEGO fanatic or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage, The Cult of LEGOwill inspire you to take out your bricks and build something amazing. Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done." Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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." Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd." Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!" Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO "We're all members of the Cult of LEGOthe only membership requirement is clicking two pieces of plastic together and wanting to click more. Now we have a book that justifies our obsession." James Floyd Kelly, blogger for GeekDad.com and TheNXTStep.com, LEGO is much more than just a toy--it's a way of life. The Cult of LEGO takes you on a thrilling illustrated tour of the LEGO community and its creations. You'll meet LEGO fans from all walks of life, like professional artist Nathan Sawaya, brick filmmaker David Pagano, the enigmatic Ego Leonard, and the many devoted AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO) who spend countless hours building their masterpieces. Page after page of full-color photos showcase the fantastically creative and complex models built by the LEGO community. You'll marvel at a life-size stegosaurus, a microscale Yankee Stadium, a 22-foot long World War II battleship, a MINDSTORMS-powered monster chess set, and a remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler (with moving conveyor belt!). Visit the conventions where LEGO fans gather to socialize and show off their work. And discover the serious side of LEGO, used in therapy, prototyping, and teambuilding. Whether you're a card-carrying AFOL or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage, John Baichtal and Joe Meno's magnificent look at the world of LEGO will inspire you to take out your bricks and build something amazing. Praise for The Cult of Lego "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done." --Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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." AAAsAAa'A Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd." --Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!" --Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO, LEGO is much more than just a toy-it's a way of life. The Cult of LEGO� takes you on a thrilling illustrated tour of the LEGO community and its creations. You'll meet LEGO fans from all walks of life, like professional artist Nathan Sawaya, brick filmmaker David Pagano, the enigmatic Ego Leonard, and the many devoted AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO) who spend countless hours building their masterpieces. In this full-color coffee table book, you'll find page after page of photos showcasing the fantastically creative and complex models built by the LEGO community. You'll marvel at a life-size stegosaurus, a microscale Yankee Stadium, a 22-foot long World War II battleship, a MINDSTORMS-powered monster chess set, and a remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler (with moving conveyor belt!). Visit the conventions where LEGO fans gather to socialize and show off their work. And discover the serious side of LEGO, used in therapy, prototyping, and teambuilding. Whether you're a card-carrying AFOL or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage, John Baichtal and Joe Meno's magnificent look at the world of LEGO will inspire you to take out your bricks and build something amazing. Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done."-Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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."-Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd."-Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!"-Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO, LEGO is much more than just a toyit's a way of life. The Cult of LEGO takes you on a thrilling illustrated tour of the LEGO community and its creations. You'll meet LEGO fans from all walks of life, like professional artist Nathan Sawaya, brick filmmaker David Pagano, the enigmatic Ego Leonard, and the many devoted AFOLs (adult fans of LEGO) who spend countless hours building their masterpieces. In this full-color coffee table book, you'll find page after page of photos showcasing the fantastically creative and complex models built by the LEGO community. You'll marvel at a life-size stegosaurus, a microscale Yankee Stadium, a 22-foot long World War II battleship, a MINDSTORMS-powered monster chess set, and a remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler (with moving conveyor belt!). Visit the conventions where LEGO fans gather to socialize and show off their work. And discover the serious side of LEGO, used in therapy, prototyping, and teambuilding. Whether you're a card-carrying AFOL or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage, John Baichtal and Joe Meno's magnificent look at the world of LEGO will inspire you to take out your bricks and build something amazing. Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done." Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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." Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd." Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!" Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO, No, this isn't a book about joining some fringe cult. It's a book by LEGO fans, for LEGO fans, and you and your kids will love it. In The Cult of LEGO, Wired's GeekDad blogger John Baichtal and BrickJournalfounder Joe Meno take you on a magnificent, illustrated tour of the LEGO community, its people, and their creations. The Cult of LEGOintroduces 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: A life-sized Stegosaurus and an 80,000-brick T. Rex skeleton Detailed microscale versions of landmarks like the Acropolis and Yankee Stadium A 22-foot long, 350-pound re-creation of the World War II battleship Yamato A robotic, giant chess set that can replay historical matches or take on an opponent A three-level, remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler, complete with moving conveyor belt Whether you're a card-carrying LEGO fanatic or just thinking fondly about that dusty box of LEGO in storage, The Cult of LEGOwill inspire you to take out your bricks and build something amazing. Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done." Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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." Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd." Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!" Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO "We're all members of the Cult of LEGOthe only membership requirement is clicking two pieces of plastic together and wanting to click more. Now we have a book that justifies our obsession." James Floyd Kelly, blogger for GeekDad.com and TheNXTStep.com, No, this isn't a book about joining some fringe cult. It's a book by LEGO(R) fans, for LEGO fans, and you and your kids will love it. 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: A life-sized Stegosaurus and an 80,000-brick T. Rex skeletonDetailed microscale versions of landmarks like the Acropolis and Yankee StadiumA 22-foot long, 350-pound re-creation of the World War II battleship YamatoA robotic, giant chess set that can replay historical matches or take on an opponentA three-level, remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler, complete with moving conveyor belt 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. Gold Medal, Independent Publisher Book Award, "IPPY" for Pop Culture Silver Medal, 2012 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards for Crafts and Hobbies Grand Prize, 2012 San Francisco Book Festival Selected for the Communication Arts 2012 Design Annual Praise for The Cult of LEGO"I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done."--Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine"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."--Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired"A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd."--Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group"An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome "--Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO"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."--James Floyd Kelly, blogger for GeekDad.com and TheNXTStep.com, No, this isn't a book about joining some fringe cult. It's a book by LEGO® fans, for LEGO fans, and you and your kids will love it. 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: A life-sized Stegosaurus and an 80,000-brick T. Rex skeleton Detailed microscale versions of landmarks like the Acropolis and Yankee Stadium A 22-foot long, 350-pound re-creation of the World War II battleship Yamato A robotic, giant chess set that can replay historical matches or take on an opponent A three-level, remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler, complete with moving conveyor belt 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. Gold Medal, Independent Publisher Book Award, "IPPY" for Pop Culture Silver Medal, 2012 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards for Crafts and Hobbies Grand Prize, 2012 San Francisco Book Festival Selected for the Communication Arts 2012 Design Annual Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done."-Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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."-Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd."-Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!"-Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO "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."-James Floyd Kelly, blogger for GeekDad.com and TheNXTStep.com, No, this isn't a book about joining some fringe cult. It's a book by LEGO� fans, for LEGO fans, and you and your kids will love it. 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: A life-sized Stegosaurus and an 80,000-brick T. Rex skeleton Detailed microscale versions of landmarks like the Acropolis and Yankee Stadium A 22-foot long, 350-pound re-creation of the World War II battleship Yamato A robotic, giant chess set that can replay historical matches or take on an opponent A three-level, remote-controlled Jawa Sandcrawler, complete with moving conveyor belt 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. Praise for The Cult of LEGO "I defy you to read and admire this book and not want to doodle with some bricks by the time you're done."-Gareth Branwyn, online editor-in-chief, MAKE Magazine "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."-Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief, Wired "A crazy fun read, from cover to cover, this book deserves a special spot on the bookshelf of any self-respecting nerd."-Jake McKee, former global community manager, the LEGO Group "An excellent book and a must have for any LEGO enthusiast out there. The pictures are awesome!"-Ulrik Pilegaard, author of Forbidden LEGO "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."-James Floyd Kelly, blogger for GeekDad.com and TheNXTStep.com, The LEGO brick may be the most popular toy in the world, but it's much more than just a toy. In The Cult of LEGO , John Baichtal of MAKE Magazine and Wired 's GeekDad blog and Joe Meno of BrickJournal take readers on a story-packed adventure through the history of LEGO, from its humble beginnings in a small Danish village to its ascent to the summit of the toy world. Along the way, readers are immersed in the fascinating world of LEGO and its fans. They learn hundreds of obscure LEGO facts as they're surrounded by countless fantastically complex and challenging models built by some of the most famous adult LEGO builders. Both deep and wide-ranging, The Cult of LEGO is sincere, admiring, and encyclopedic in its coverage, surveying everything from gigantic models to robots to genuine works of art. Exhaustively researched and lavishly illustrated in full color, The Cult of LEGO is destined to be the definitive guide to LEGO fan culture.