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 Cooper Rivers and Oceans--The HMS Victory, a speedboat, and cruise liner are included Flying Machines--The Wright Brother's first airplane, the Concorde, and more The Final Frontier-- Tesla electric car, Curiosity Mars rover, teleporter More than 400 full-color images throughout. Enclosed with the book are two dramatic 17 1/2" x 24 3/4" posters featuring stunning models of LEGO(R) transportation scenes.

Author Biography

Warren Elsmore is a world-renowned LEGO(R) modeler and the bestselling author of Brick City, Brick Wonders, and Brick Flicks, all available in North America from Barron's.