Medieval LEGO: A History Book of Epic Proportions
Posted by Huw,
We received a press release during the week about a forthcoming No Starch book Medieval LEGO:
Medieval history is undeniably awesome. Bloody battles, deposed kings, crusading knights, powerful matriarchs, and righteous warriors. But now - history is adorable too.
Through the improbable pairing of LEGO artists and world-renowned scholars, Medieval LEGO (No Starch Press, September 2015, $14.95) takes the reader on a miniature quest through medieval England. Fifteen-year-old author [and Brickset user] Greyson Beights brings together this unlikely team to depict the era of dire warfare, strategic marriage, endless intrigue, terrible famine, and deadly plague.
From the Norman Conquest to the Battle of Bosworth Field, each historical event is immortalized in a LEGO tableau and concisely explained by a world-class historian. Professor Ralph Griffiths chronicles the Wars of the Roses; Professor Stephen Knight discusses the folklore of Robin Hood; Professor Robert Bartlett describes the kidnapping and ransom of King Richard the Lionheart; and Dr. Anne Lawrence-Mathers muses on Matthew Paris, the monk who spoke his mind.
"Medieval LEGO is a must-have for all LEGO fans. But it's perfect reading for anyone who wants to know more about this truly epic age," says No Starch Press founder Bill Pollock.
Medieval LEGO arrives in bookstores everywhere this September. You can pre-order now from Amazon: Amazon.co.uk
You'll find some sample spreads after the break. It looks like another must-have LEGO book to me...
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Very original idea.
Just love it! An AFOL at Flickr also does something similar for quite some time. I just can't remember his name. Cheers. Faved this article till September!
Wow! Sounds fascinating! Way to go, Greyson!
@blackdeathgr You're thinking of James Pegrum aka peggyjdb
Fantastic!
I imediately ordered one :-))
A great idea and a must purchase.
That looks outstanding. I might buy this for my parents, because they both taught medieval studies.
Interesting idea. Nothing exceptional about the builds per se, but I like the subject matter. Showcasing historical moments through LEGO is a good idea.
I may buy this, but I'll see if the price ever drops first.
I am rather into English History, and know a good deal about the Medieval period, so I'll have a look at this, especially as it uses flesh-heads.
Sounds brilliant. May I ask how the Author persuaded Academics to write the copy for the book though?