Book Description

It’s New York – but not as you know it. This unofficial guide helps LEGO® fans of all ages discover Central Park, the Chrysler Building, Brooklyn Bridge and 17 more landmarks recreated in amazing detail by top brick artists from around the world. Then make your own with 20 quick-build projects that include a hot dog cart, yellow taxi cab and subway train. For adults and children aged 8 and up, Brick City - New York is a fun and colourful introduction to the Big Apple, packed with secrets, stories and insights that bring The City That Never Sleeps to life in an exciting and brick-tastic way. Model reconstructions include: One World Trade Center Wall Street Central Library Reading Room Coney Island The High Line Times Square Buildable projects include: I heart NY icon Staten Island Ferry Empire State Building telescope Grand Central Terminal clock Statue of Liberty torch Graffiti spray can and wall Also available: Brick City - London, Brick City - Paris About Lonely Planet Kids: Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority – published its first book in 2011. Our global team of experts combine astonishing facts, engaging visuals and just the right touch of fun to create books that ignite curiosity about topics including culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to encourage the next generation of global citizens to make every day an adventure, whether they’re at home, in school or on their travels. Come explore! Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.