The LEGO story : how a little toy sparked the world's imagination / Jens Andersen ; translated by Caroline Waight.
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 of play, The LEGO Story also a fascinating case study of how innovation and creativity helped leaders transform LEGO from a small carpentry business into the world's largest producer of play materials and one of the most beloved brands in the world. Richly illustrated with never-before-seen photos from the family's private archive, this is the ultimate book for fans of LEGO, revealing everything you ever wanted to know about the brand.-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9780063258020
- ISBN: 0063258021
- ISBN: 9780063258037
- ISBN: 006325803X
- Physical Description: xi, 418 pages : illustrations, genealogical table ; 24 cm
- Edition: First United States edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : Mariner Books, [2022].
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Originally published as Et liv med LEGO in Denmark in 2021 by Politikens Forlag."--Title page verso.Translation of: Et liv med LEGO.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-414) and index.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | 338.4768 AND (Text) | 37810435799803 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | 338.4768 AND (Text) | 37810438158866 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Alexander Main Library | 338.476 Andersen (Text) | 34269001378075 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| BHM Headquarters Library | 338.4 (Text) | 38344101800546 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | 338.476 ANDER (Text) | 34208900161539 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | SPORT&RC GAME LEGO ANDER (Text) | 34208900161547 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | 338.476 AND (Text) | 22281500152988 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Down East | SPORT&RC GAME LEGO ANDER (Text) | 34208900161554 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | 338.476 A 2022 (Text) | 0112523705978 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/07/2026 |
| Goldsboro Library | 338.476 AND (Text) | 900005000165621 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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| 520 | . | ‡aThis 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 of play, The LEGO Story also a fascinating case study of how innovation and creativity helped leaders transform LEGO from a small carpentry business into the world's largest producer of play materials and one of the most beloved brands in the world. Richly illustrated with never-before-seen photos from the family's private archive, this is the ultimate book for fans of LEGO, revealing everything you ever wanted to know about the brand.-- ‡cProvided by publisher. | |
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