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With video games, theme parks, a hit movie, and more, there's no denying that LEGO is more than a toy ... it's a cultural icon! And no one demonstrates the power and versatility of LEGO better than master modeler Warren Elsmore. In Brick Vehicles, Elsmore puts the "GO" in LEGO with an exploration of the history of transportation. Starting with the humble wheel and rolling through centuries of land, sea, and air travel innovations, Elsmore showcases 40 fantastic vehicles in LEGO form. Includes full scenes in stunning detail, plus step-by-step projects for some of the smaller models. Readers are in for a treat with four fun chapters that cover:Road and Rail-- From the horse and carriage to the freight train and Mini CooperRivers and Oceans--The HMS Victory, a speedboat, and cruise liner are includedFlying Machines--The Wright Brother's first airplane, the Concorde, and moreThe Final Frontier-- Tesla electric car, Curiosity Mars rover, teleporterMore than 400 full-color images throughout.
About the Author
Warren Elsmore is a freelance artist and author, who creates unique, one-off, LEGO models for individuals and corporate companies. After spending 16 years in the IT business, Warren now concentrates on LEGO models, building from a studio that would be any childs' dream! Living with his wife, Kitty, in Edinburgh he works worldwide for organisations including LEGO, DELL, BBC, WPP and Visit Denmark. Warren has been a LEGO fan since the age of 4 and has been working commercially since 2012. Now he runs a small team of professional LEGO builders and is world renown for his creations which are occasionally strength tested by his two cats, Io and Callisto.
