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    United States of LEGO®: A Brick Tour of America
    United States of LEGO®: A Brick Tour of America
    United States of LEGO®: A Brick Tour of America
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    United States of LEGO®: A Brick Tour of America

    By Jeff Friesen

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    United States of LEGO takes readers on a journey across America that has never been seen before. Photographer Jeff Friesen composes artful LEGO brick dioramas, each revealing a scene with a witty caption that celebrates what makes every American state unique, incorporating toy-scale monuments, colorful citizens going about their daily lives, and new spins on state history.

    Here is a fresh vision of every state assembled with bricks, from Washington’s steaming rivers of espresso to the ancient reptiles in Florida (we’re not talking about alligators here). Brick Minnesotans tirelessly shovel snow but are ready to pose with a friendly okey-dokey!”

    Giving readers even more than a cross-country tour, United States of LEGO reveals intriguing secrets of the states for the first time. Have you ever wondered who extinguished Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara’s passion in Georgia, what’s fishing for fishermen in Alaska, or how NASCAR drivers earn extra spending money in North Carolina? The answers will surprise and delight you.

    Readers will also find thrilling scenes from history re-created in meticulous detail. Who can forget Lewis and Clark’s intrepid manservant, Gaston? Okay, the history textbooks did, but not United States of LEGO. And what ever happened to the giant turkeys that once roamed Massachusetts? Your education may have missed these tender birds whose fate is detailed here.

    Every captioned photograph is infused with good-natured humor, and occasional ill-humored nature, such as the Maryland crabs who are through with being lunch. Speaking of lunch, the famous Kentucky Frying Chicken awaits your order within these pages. Don’t delay! Good citizens of all ages will enjoy exploring every state’s unique character in enchanting LEGO dioramas.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSkyhorse
    Release dateSep 2, 2014
    ISBN9781629148465
    United States of LEGO®: A Brick Tour of America

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    • 3/5
      Being dioramas constructed from building blocks, each of which illustrates a noted feature or stereotype representative of an American state, accompanied by a whimsical caption, often in the Far Side tradition. The arrangements are creative and the jokes and puns hit more often than they miss, though I found a few rather bewildering. It all makes for an enjoyable, slight hour of fun.
    • 3/5
      It seems to have more adult humor some things are more for kids than others I like the different LEGO people in all of the states but it was not my favorite book.

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    United States of LEGO® - Jeff Friesen

    Cover Page of United States of LEGOHalf Title of United States of LEGOTitle Page of United States of LEGO

    Copyright © 2014 by Jeff Friesen

    LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this book.

    All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without the express written consent of the publisher, except in the case of brief excerpts in critical reviews or articles. All inquiries should be addressed to Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018.

    Skyhorse Publishing books may be purchased in bulk at special discounts for sales promotion, corporate gifts, fund-raising, or educational purposes. Special editions can also be created to specifications. For details, contact the Special Sales Department, Skyhorse Publishing, 307 West 36th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018 or info@skyhorsepublishing.com.

    Skyhorse® and Skyhorse Publishing® are registered trademarks of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.®, a Delaware corporation.

    Visit our website at www.skyhorsepublishing.com.

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    Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file.

    Cover design by Rain Saukas

    Cover photo credit © Jeff Friesen

    ISBN: 978–1–62914–682–9

    Ebook ISBN: 978–1–62914–846–5

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