The Compact Brick Bible: A New Spin on the Old Testament
(Paperback, Reissue)
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Publishing Details
The Compact Brick Bible: A New Spin on the Old Testament
By (Author) Brendan Powell Smith
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
28th April 2020
Reissue
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
220.9505
Physical Properties
Paperback
272
Width 152mm, Height 229mm, Spine 20mm
658g
Description
"The Good Book" meets "The Brick"--now in a compact format. The Holy Bible is complex--sometimes dark, and other times joyous. Now, The Compact Brick Bible compiles 1,400 photographs of LEGO(R) sets designed by artist Brendan Powell Smith to illustrate scenes from the Bible's Old Testament in fascinating, humorous detail. From Genesis and the Eart
Reviews
The greatest toy story ever told. Rolling Stone
What Brendan Powell Smith has done with LEGOs goes beyond remarkable; it borders on genius. Chicago Tribune
Acuriously powerful graphic novel. Publisher's Weekly, starred review
Our evolving forms of religious expression may be unsettling, but its hard to find fault with Brendan Smiths whimsical art worka mission to illustrate all the books of the Bible using LEGO bricks. Washington Post
Brendan Powell Smiths book . . . which portrays biblical scenes made from the toy blocks, has inspired ministers to request the images for childrens programs. People
Even if you arent overly religious, its hard not to appreciate the craftsmanship and art that is inside these pages. From the pew warmer to the geek dad, this book is the perfect gift. Wired.com
Entertaining. Los Angeles Times
. . . and his LEGOS were like fiery pillars. Entertainment Weekly
Building a colorful, accessible Bible, brick by LEGO brick . . . [Smith is] trying to portray the Bible as accurately as possible. Baltimore Sun
Need to brush up on biblical theology Cant get through the King James version What better place to start than [the Brick Bible]. Slate.com
A form of obsessive brilliance. San Francisco Bay Guardian
Author Bio
Brendan Powell Smith is the author of the bestselling Brick Bible for Kids series and the Brick Bible series for adults, including The Brick Bible: The New Testament. Over the last decade, he has produced nearly five thousand illustrations retelling over four hundred Bible stories. His work can be seen on his website at www.thebrickbible.com. He lives in Mountain View, California.
