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'''''The Ultimate LEGO Book''''' is a 1999 reference book published by [[Dorling Kindersley]]. | '''''The Ultimate LEGO Book''''' is a 1999 reference book published by [[Dorling Kindersley]]. | ||
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''The Ultimate LEGO Book'' is composed of [[Wikipedia:Page spread|two-page spreads]], each containing multiple images and text boxes detailing a specific subject. The book's sixty spreads are divided into four chapters | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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<ref name="Broderick">{{cite magazine |last=Broderick |first=Kathy |title=The Ultimate Lego Book |magazine=[[Wikipedia:Booklist|Booklist]] |volume=96 |number=11 |date=February 1, 2000 |p=1027 |ISSN=0006-7385 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:American Library Association|American Library Association]] |location=[[Wikipedia:Chicago|Chicago]] |url=https://archive.org/details/sim_booklist_2000-02-01_96_11/page/1027/mode/2up?view=theater}} Mirror at {{cite book |url=https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A59474006/ITOF?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=418672e4 |title=Gale General OneFile |access-date=12 February 2025}}</ref> | <ref name="Broderick">{{cite magazine |last=Broderick |first=Kathy |title=Books for the Young – The Ultimate Lego Book |magazine=[[Wikipedia:Booklist|Booklist]] |volume=96 |number=11 |date=February 1, 2000 |p=1027 |ISSN=0006-7385 |publisher=[[Wikipedia:American Library Association|American Library Association]] |location=[[Wikipedia:Chicago|Chicago]] |url=https://archive.org/details/sim_booklist_2000-02-01_96_11/page/1027/mode/2up?view=theater}} Mirror at {{cite book |url=https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A59474006/ITOF?u=wikipedia&sid=bookmark-ITOF&xid=418672e4 |title=Gale General OneFile |access-date=12 February 2025}}</ref> | ||
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: "The LEGO Story", detailing the history of LEGO and looking into how LEGO products are created; "LEGO Master Builders", showing the design and construction of LEGO models; "LEGOLANDs – The Parks", diving into the history and features of LEGOLAND parks; and "Imagination Unlimited", looking at art and designed inspired by LEGO. | |||
"The LEGO Story" begins with a forward written by [[Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen]] and a brief overview of LEGO as a product and its evolution. The book begins covering the history of LEGO starting with the company's early history, from when [[Ole Kirk Christiansen]] began creating [[wooden LEGO products|wooden toys]] in 1932 through the end of [[Wikipedia:World War II|World War II]]. Following this is a timeline that spans twelve pages and covers fifty years, from the creation of the earliest [[Automatic Binding Brick]]s in 1949 to the book's year of publication in 1999. The timeline itself is covered in LEGO elements used during or introduced in each year, with brief articles on either side of it detailing events in the LEGO Compaby's history. Certain historical events taking place during each time period are also listed alongside the company's history. Following this are sections going into LEGO products outside its traditional building sets, including clothing, video games, and [[Mindstorms|robotics]]. The chapter ends by looking at how LEGO products are made, starting with a section covering how themes are developed (using [[Rock Raiders]] as an example) and followed by six pages detailing how LEGO elements are created and packaged at factories. | "The LEGO Story" begins with a forward written by [[Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen]] and a brief overview of LEGO as a product and its evolution. The book begins covering the history of LEGO starting with the company's early history, from when [[Ole Kirk Christiansen]] began creating [[wooden LEGO products|wooden toys]] in 1932 through the end of [[Wikipedia:World War II|World War II]]. Following this is a timeline that spans twelve pages and covers fifty years, from the creation of the earliest [[Automatic Binding Brick]]s in 1949 to the book's year of publication in 1999. The timeline itself is covered in LEGO elements used during or introduced in each year, with brief articles on either side of it detailing events in the LEGO Compaby's history. Certain historical events taking place during each time period are also listed alongside the company's history. Following this are sections going into LEGO products outside its traditional building sets, including clothing, video games, and [[Mindstorms|robotics]]. The chapter ends by looking at how LEGO products are made, starting with a section covering how themes are developed (using [[Rock Raiders]] as an example) and followed by six pages detailing how LEGO elements are created and packaged at factories. | ||
Revision as of 14:20, 12 February 2025
| The Ultimate LEGO Book | |
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| Editors | David Pickering, Nick Turpin, Caryn Jenner |
| Language | English |
| Subject | LEGO, LEGO Group, LEGOLAND |
| Genre | Reference |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 128 |
| ISBN | 0-7513-5948-3 |
| OCLC | 59410168 |
The Ultimate LEGO Book is a 1999 reference book published by Dorling Kindersley.
Summary
The Ultimate LEGO Book is composed of two-page spreads, each containing multiple images and text boxes detailing a specific subject. The book's sixty spreads are divided into four chapters
Reception
References
- ↑ Broderick, Kathy (February 1, 2000). "Books for the Young – The Ultimate Lego Book". Booklist. Vol. 96, no. 11. Chicago: American Library Association. p. 1027. ISSN 0006-7385. Mirror at Gale General OneFile. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
