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Publisher
‎ Mariner Books
Publication date
‎ November 15, 2022
Language
‎ English
Print length
‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10
‎ 0063258021
ISBN-13
‎ 978-0063258020
Item Weight
‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions
‎ 6 x 0.96 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank
#121,015 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #46 in Industrial & Product Design #174 in Company Business Profiles (Books) #179 in Biographies of Business & Industrial Professionals
Customer Reviews
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (386)

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An International Bestseller “Absolutely essential reading for every LEGO fan.” —Blocks The definitive history of LEGO, based on unprecedented access to the company’s archives and rare interviews with the founding family who still owns the company "This book tells the story of how my family built the LEGO brand." —Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, former President/CEO of the LEGO Group and 3rd generation owner It’s estimated that each year between eighty and ninety million children around the globe are given a box of LEGO, while up to ten million adults buy sets for themselves. Yet LEGO is much more than a dizzying number of plastic bricks that can be put together and combined in countless ways. LEGO is also a vision of the significance of what play can mean for humanity. This book tells the extraordinary story of a global company and Rated 4.6 out of 5.

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An International Bestseller “Absolutely essential reading for every LEGO fan.” —Blocks The definitive history of LEGO, based on unprecedented access to the company’s archives and rare interviews with the founding family who still owns the company "This book tells the story of how my family built the LEGO brand." —Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, former President/CEO of the LEGO Group and 3rd generation owner It’s estimated that each year between eighty and ninety million children around the globe are given a box of LEGO, while up to ten million adults buy sets for themselves. Yet LEGO is much more than a dizzying number of plastic bricks that can be put together and combined in countless ways. LEGO is also a vision of the significance of what play can mean for humanity. This book tells the extraordinary story of a global company and a Danish family who for ninety years have defended children’s right to play—and who believe grown-ups, too, should make the time to nurture their inner child. The LEGO Story is built on Jens Andersen’s unique access to LEGO’s own archives, as well as on Andersen’s extensive conversations with Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, former president and CEO of the LEGO group and grandson of its founder, Ole Kirk Christiansen. A riveting cultural history of changing generations’ views of childhood and the importance

Key details: Publisher: ‎ Mariner Books | Publication date: ‎ November 15, 2022 | Language: ‎ English | Print length: ‎ 432 pages | ISBN-10: ‎ 0063258021 | ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0063258020 | Item Weight: ‎ 10.4 ounces | Dimensions: ‎ 6 x 0.96 x 9 inches | Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (386)

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Review snippets: After reading it, got it for our son-in-law, robotics & mechanical teacher, and huge LEGO fan. Our daughter, a CPA, is going to find the business side fascinating. Read more / This book is written like a beautiful fairytale that blends perfectly with my childhood memories and dreams. Well structured and highly engaging giving wonderful insights into Lego's history that I didn't know anything about. The author is certainly very gently

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4.6 out of 5

386 ratings

Dave

5.0 out of 5 stars A lot more than you expect.

Rating: 5

October 2, 2025

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After reading it, got it for our son-in-law, robotics & mechanical teacher, and huge LEGO fan. Our daughter, a CPA, is going to find the business side fascinating. Read more

ValkyrieChangeling

5.0 out of 5 stars My childhoods fairytale

Rating: 5

January 30, 2025

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This book is written like a beautiful fairytale that blends perfectly with my childhood memories and dreams. Well structured and highly engaging giving wonderful insights into Lego's history that I didn't know anything about. The author is certainly very gently with any criticism about Lego's mistakes (e.g. its highly sexist management), but there are just enough pokes that the reader can imagine the remaining details. This approach maintains an overall lovely story matching the lovely product Lego! Strongly recommended. Read more

JudyH

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting corporate history

Rating: 4

August 16, 2023

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From the beginning to the current day, LEGO concentrated children's imagination and play. The products have grown from simple block sets to modern STEM sets with motors etc. The family company is now in its 5th generation. Read more

Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars Gran producto y exelenete experiencia de compra.-

Rating: 5

January 17, 2026

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Gran producto y exelenete experiencia de compra.- Read more

Turtley Awesome 1

5.0 out of 5 stars 5/5 Stars

Rating: 5

November 3, 2025

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Product exactly as shown and described. Great book if you enjoy the history of LEGO. Read more

lisa yetman

5.0 out of 5 stars One Enjoyable Book!

Rating: 5

May 9, 2025

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Have a love of history? Love to build LEGOs…or just admire these creations? See how it all started in this more adult read about a toy company that reimagined itself into the world-reknowned establishment it is today! Read more

Customer

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesante pero

Rating: 3

May 7, 2024

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Como libro histórico cumple su misión aunque es poco emocionante versus otros libros de su tipo. Como libro de negocios se queda corto. Read more

Sorcha Ashling

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read

Rating: 5

September 15, 2025

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Bought as a gift for my nephew and it was a hit. Read more

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