The highly sought-after book, The Secret Life of Lego Bricks, originally featured during Amazon Prime Day, is once again available at a significant discount. This hardcover edition, the first official Lego book specifically tailored for adult readers, is now priced at $16, down from its original $40. Published last September, the book delves into the fascinating evolution of the Lego bricks that form the foundation of the company`s renowned models and playsets. Its initial release for Prime Day saw it quickly sell out, underscoring its popularity among Lego fans.
Deep Dive into The Secret Life of Lego Bricks
This comprehensive 336-page hardcover features vivid full-color artwork, detailed diagrams, and exclusive behind-the-scenes visuals. Authored by Daniel Konstanski, US editor for Blocks Magazine, and published by Sourcebooks with official Lego endorsement, the book chronicles Lego`s journey from wooden toys in 1932 to its iconic plastic brick in the late 1940s. It meticulously details the innovation and experimentation that led to the creation of the famous eight-stud brick. Konstanski interviewed a wide range of Lego professionals, including set, element, and graphic designers, as well as testers and technicians, offering an unparalleled look into the development of new brick designs and the company`s rich history.
Explore Lego`s Rich History with The Lego Story
For those interested in Lego`s corporate history, The Lego Story by Jens Andersen offers an in-depth look. While not officially licensed, its content is drawn from extensive interviews with former Lego Group CEO Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen (grandson of founder Ole Kirk Christiansen) and access to Lego`s archives, making it an exceptionally authoritative unofficial account. This 432-page hardcover edition, published in 2022, is currently available for $18.71 (originally $32). A paperback version is also slated for an October release, available for preorder at $20.
Additional Lego Book Deals
Beyond these, a variety of other official Lego books are on offer, including art books, build guides, and themed collections centered around popular franchises like Star Wars and Marvel. These often come as large hardcovers with vibrant full-color illustrations. Noteworthy deals include:
- Lego Timelines: A Visual Journey Through Ten Decades of Lego History: $20.80 (was $35)
- 365 Things to Do with Lego Bricks (perfect for daily build inspiration): $10.67 (was $26)
- Lego Star Wars: The Force of Creativity (a recent release): $56 (was $70)
- Ultimate Lego Star Wars: $17 (was $40)
- Lego Star Wars Ideas Book: $18 (was $25)
Note: Many official books listed below come bundled with an exclusive Lego brick or minifigure. Titles without the official Lego logo on their cover are unofficial, though only highly-rated unlicensed options are included in our selection.
General Lego Books & Build Guides
- The Secret Life of Lego Bricks (Hardcover): $16 ($40)
- The Lego Story (Hardcover): $18.71 ($32.50)
- Lego Minifigure: A Visual History (2025 Edition): $40 | Releases September 2
- Lego Desk Pets: Build & Fold Crafts: $17 | Releases September 16
- Lego: The Art of the Minifigure (Hardcover): $17.72 ($35)
- 365 Things To Do With Lego Bricks (Hardcover): $10.67 ($26)
- Lego Awesome Ideas (Hardcover): $15.34 ($25)
- Lego Timelines: A Visual Journey Through Ten Decades (Hardcover): $20.80 ($35)
- Lego Space: 1978-1992 (Hardcover): $26.40 ($50)
- The Lego Ideas Book: You Can Build Anything (Hardcover): $14 ($25)
- The Lego Ideas Book: Unlock Your Imagination (Hardcover): $14 ($25)
- The Big Book of Lego Facts (Hardcover): $16 ($25)
- The Lego Book (2018) (Hardcover): $17 ($25)
- Klutz Lego Stained Glass Art (Hardcover): $20 | Releases September 2
- Klutz Lego Gear Bots: STEM Activity Kit: $23.59 ($25)
- Klutz Lego Race Cars: STEM Activity Kit: $28 ($30)
- Klutz Lego Chain Reactions: STEM Activity Kit: $23.56 ($30)
- Klutz Lego Minifigure Photography: Activity Kit: $20.74 ($25)
- Klutz Lego Gravity Drop: STEM Activity Kit: $29 ($30)
- 5-Minute Builds (Hardcover): $14.44 ($16)
- How to Build Lego Houses (Hardcover): $9.71 ($17)
- How to Build Lego Cars (Hardcover): $13.48 ($17)
- The Lego Engineer (Hardcover): $19.28 ($25)
- The Big Book of Amazing Lego Creations (Hardcover): $13.69 ($23)
- Build It! Volume 1: Lego Classic Models (Paperback): $11.45 ($17)
- Build It! Volume 2: Lego Classic Models (Paperback): $14 ($17)
- Build It! Volume 3: Lego Classic Models (Paperback): $11.68 ($17)
Lego Books on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and Other Franchises
- Lego Star Wars: The Force of Creativity (Hardcover): $56 ($70)
- Ultimate Lego Star Wars (Hardcover): $17 ($40)
- Lego Star Wars: Ideas Book (Hardcover): $18 ($25)
- Lego Star Wars: Choose Your Path (Hardcover): $11.59 ($20)
- Lego Star Wars: Character Encyclopedia (Hardcover): $20.45 ($22)
- Lego Star Wars: Visual Dictionary (2024) (Hardcover): $23.24 ($25)
- Lego Star Wars: Visual Dictionary (2018) (Hardcover): $26.47 ($40)
- Lego Star Wars: Yoda`s Galaxy Atlas (Hardcover): $11.69 ($17)
- Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles (Hardcover): $12.46 ($19)
- Lego Marvel Character Encyclopedia (Hardcover): $14.40 ($22)
- Lego Marvel Visual Dictionary (Hardcover): $19.50 ($25)
- Lego Minecraft Ideas (Hardcover): $15.27 ($17)
- Lego DC Super Heroes – Batman Activity Book (Hardcover): $11.49 ($20)
- Lego DC Character Encyclopedia (Hardcover): $20.45 ($22)
- Lego Harry Potter Visual Dictionary (Hardcover): $16 ($25)
- Lego Harry Potter Character Encyclopedia (Hardcover): $14.66 ($22)
- Lego Ninjago Character Encyclopedia (Hardcover): $14.49 ($22)
- Lego Botanicals: Tiny Desert Garden (Paperback): $15.59 ($20)
- Lego Botanicals Almanac (Hardcover): $15.30 ($20)
Upcoming Lego Books
In addition to the updated Lego Minifigure edition, several other official Lego books are set to be released. September will see the launch of two unique Lego activity books: Lego Desk Pets: Build & Fold Crafts, which includes 65 pieces to build three exclusive miniature animals for $17; and Klutz Lego Stained Glass Art, priced at $20, featuring 10 double-tipped markers and 18 displayable art pages.
- Lego Minifigure: A Visual History (2025 Edition): $40 | Releases September 2
- Lego Desk Pets: Build & Fold Crafts: $17 | Releases September 16
- Klutz Lego Stained Glass Art (Hardcover): $20 | Releases September 2
- Lego Classic: 5-Minute Builds (Hardcover): $16 | Releases September 16
- Lego Minecraft Visual Dictionary (Hardcover): $25 | Releases October 7
- Lego Minecraft Games Book (Library Edition): $20 | Releases August 5
- Lego Ninjago World Builder (Paperback): $28 | Releases August 12
- Lego DreamZzz World Builder (Paperback): $28 | Releases August 19