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Mouse Guard Art of Bricks

by David Petersen

Book Details

Publisher:Boom
Published:2016-06-29
Pages:248
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

ArchLUG member Alice Finch previously gained acclaim for her 400,000-piece construction of Hogwarts and the 200,000-brick construction of Middle-Earth's Rivendell with fellow ArchLUG member David Frank. Now, Alice and her team bring their imaginative construction skills to the world of David Petersen's Mouse Guard, re-imagining some of the series' most iconic moments and locations. This hardcover features hundreds of high-quality photos, chronicling the mind-boggling attention to detail paid to

Our Review

This stunning hardcover collection brings David Petersen's beloved Mouse Guard universe to life through breathtaking LEGO constructions, featuring hundreds of high-quality photographs that showcase iconic moments and locations from the series. ArchLUG builder Alice Finch and her team demonstrate extraordinary craftsmanship in their brick-built reimaginings, applying the same meticulous attention to detail that earned them acclaim for previous massive builds like Hogwarts and Rivendell. The photography captures every carefully placed brick and creative building technique, transforming Petersen's intricate mouse warriors and medieval settings into three-dimensional plastic artistry that honors the original comics while standing as remarkable creations in their own right.

What makes this volume truly exceptional is how it bridges the worlds of comic fandom and LEGO enthusiasts, offering both groups fresh perspectives on visual storytelling through different mediums. Fans of the Mouse Guard graphic novels will appreciate seeing familiar scenes reconstructed with astonishing accuracy, while LEGO builders will find endless inspiration in the innovative techniques and scale of these constructions. The book serves as both an art collection and a masterclass in creative problem-solving, demonstrating how ordinary plastic bricks can be transformed into emotionally resonant scenes of heroism and adventure. This crossover celebration of two distinct creative communities ultimately reveals the universal power of imagination, regardless of the medium.

Themes

Comics & Graphic Novels

Subjects

Comics & Graphic Novels