Inventions: Pop-up Models from the Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci Hardcover – 3 Nov. 2008

This book is truly a wonderful work of art! My 5yr old daughter is autistic and currently obsessed with Leonardo Da Vinci, and particularly his machines. She's spent 2 separate hours today, studying this book, and working out how all the parts move. We all know Da Vinci was a genius, but I also think this author is, as his pop up illustrations are the best I've seen, most with moving parts which add another layer of interest. They are intricate, and delicate, so wouldn't stand up to grabbing children, but luckily my daughter is extremely careful, and I'm confident she can handle this book on her own.

This is a beautiful book that is, in my opinion far too nice for a younger child as the 'pop up' drawings are exquisite but easily damaged.One has to really turn the pages with care but the resulting display is amazing in detail and presentation.I actually bought this book for myself after seeing one that was bought for my grandson.The world that is ~Leonardo da Vinci's mind is superb and brought to life within the pages of this book.Good Value and Recommended

Lovely quality with lots of nice little reveals. The pop up element is fantastic of you like this sort of thing which I do. Very impressive craftsmanship.

A lovely little book, with the most phenomenal pop-ups and inserts tucked away. Have stood it up, opened, on the bookshelf as it’s too beautiful to be closed!

This book is really beautiful and fun to look at/play with. However, be gentle and patient the first time through as a lot of the parts were stuck and didn't open fully. I had to watch a video of someone flipping through the book in order to know what some of the pages should be doing so I could find the stuck parts and unstick them. But once I'd gotten everything working it was fun. Beautifully illustrated with lots of information.

I saw the designer on Dragons Den, and purchased the book. Really good, though some of the text is difficult to read.

This book is perfect for enquiring. childrens minds and great for adults who appreciate the brilliance of the inventions. Also the people who put the whole thing together must also be geniouses.

Excellent Book loved by the recipient