The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks: The Story of a Design Icon
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- Set number
- ISBN9781800183506-1
- Availability
- In production
- Released
- 2024
- Theme
- Other
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The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks, published in 2023 by Unbound, was created to celebrate the cultural and design evolution of the plastic brick. Conceived as a deep dive into the history of the company, the book shifts focus from specific sets to the engineering and artistic philosophy behind the system itself, documenting the transition from wooden toys to the modular plastic components that define the brand today.
Authored by Daniel Konstanski, the book draws heavily from the LEGO Group's internal archives and interviews with company designers. The design approach prioritizes a granular look at manufacturing processes and the iterative development of brick aesthetics, aiming to provide a definitive account for long-time enthusiasts. It was received as a significant contribution to toy history, praised for its scholarly approach to a subject often treated with purely commercial intent.
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