{"product_id":"9781718504943","title":"Awesome Black Creativity: A Celebration of Black Cultural Icons in LEGO®","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eDryden, Richard; Kaleta, Dave\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Starch Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/12\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking, full-color LEGO art book that celebrates Black creativity and cultural impact through expressive brick sculptures and accessible biographical storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBased on an award-winning, museum-exhibited art project, this one-of-a-kind A-Z gallery features 26 portraits of cultural icons reimagined in LEGO, from Toni Morrison and Sidney Poitier to Serena and Venus Williams.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis LEGO® art book is a visual tribute to the artists, activists, athletes, thinkers, and trailblazers whose influence continues to shape our world. Created by LEGO Masters (USA) alumni \u003cb\u003eRichard Dryden\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDave Kaleta\u003c\/b\u003e, each entry pairs a richly photographed LEGO portrait — built by Kaleta in his signature Miniland Plus sculptural style — with an accessible, insightful biography by Dryden, a Brooklyn-based cultural journalist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside this LEGO art book:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 full-color LEGO portraits of Black visionaries built in natural skin tones, photographed for display\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging A-Z biographies spanning music, art, literature, activism, sports, and fashion, written by cultural journalist Richard Dryden\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatured icons include Kehinde Wiley, Marsha P. Johnson, Oprah Winfrey, Gordon Parks, Toni Morrison, Serena and Venus Williams, and Sidney Poitier\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehind-the-build insights revealing the creative choices, part usage, textures, and colors behind each sculpture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt on an award-winning, museum-exhibited foundation, with the original project winning Best Artwork at Brickworld Chicago 2022 and touring as a traveling exhibit across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndorsed by cultural figures and institutions including Questlove and the Estate of Nina Simone, with coverage from EBONY, CNET, and NPR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is not a how-to guide. It is a celebration of LEGO as a medium for portraiture and cultural storytelling, designed for display, discussion, and inspiration in homes, classrooms, libraries, and museums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this book.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48076808061183,"sku":"9781718504943","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781718504943_s600x595.jpg?v=1781541913","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781718504943","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}