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The Lego Engineer
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In The LEGO® Engineer, you’ll explore how some of humanity’s greatest feats of engineering work, from towering skyscrapers to powerful rockets to speeding bullet trains. Then follow step-by-step instructions to build these marvels with LEGO® bricks as you experience the world of engineering in a fun new way.
How do diesel and electric engines work together to drive massive freight trains? How does a container ship’s bow shape contribute to its fuel efficiency? How do cable-stayed bridges distribute weight differently than suspension bridges? You’ll learn the answers to these engineering questions and more as you build your way through over 30 models, all designed by LEGO® expert Jeff Friesen. Understanding the engineering principles behind these structures will not only help you better appreciate the world around you, but will also help you make your own LEGO® builds more realistic.
- ISBN-101718502508
- ISBN-13978-1718502505
- EditionCombined
- PublisherNo Starch Press
- Publication date3 Nov. 2022
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions21.1 x 1.8 x 26.2 cm
- Print length400 pages
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- Publisher : No Starch Press
- Publication date : 3 Nov. 2022
- Edition : Combined
- Language : English
- Print length : 400 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1718502508
- ISBN-13 : 978-1718502505
- Item weight : 879 g
- Dimensions : 21.1 x 1.8 x 26.2 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 36,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 18 in Models & Model-Making
- 551 in Transport References
- 1,997 in Hobbies & Games
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About the author

Jeff Friesen is an award-winning LEGO artist and professional photographer. He is the author of seven acclaimed LEGO books, including LEGO Micro Cities, The LEGO Castle Book, LEGO Space Projects, and The LEGO Engineer, which has been translated into multiple languages and recommended by the Smithsonian. He is also featured in LEGO Heroes, an official LEGO publication. Jeff was honoured when his microscale cities were awarded the Brothers Brick Creation of the Year, and he has been featured on official LEGO® accounts. His Instagram account, @jeff_works, has over 35k engaged followers. Like any LEGO build, this all started with a pile of random pieces.
Jeff's LEGO journey began in the days when LEGO was mostly blocky and came in fewer colors than the rainbow. No bother, a 2×4 brick was the seed of worlds that Ozymandias would envy. In time childhood fell away, and Jeff wandered through the dark ages as a professional photographer and writer. Truth be told, it wasn't all bad. He collected some accolades, but there was always a missing piece. Then light arrived in the form of a daughter, who brought Jeff back to the bricks. Teaching her photography one day (using her own LEGO builds as subjects) he decided to add some of his own creations into the shots. He posted the results with some trepidation. They went viral.
The brief flash of internet fame was dizzying. His LEGO interpretations of Banksy's street art caught the attention of Banksy himself, or whoever runs his Instagram account, earning a repost that is sadly no longer there. But there was more to come. Jeff switched to architectural subjects and microscale worlds, inspired by world-building from fact and fiction. He is also an avid builder of minifigure habitats, and has recently become a LEGO gardener of sorts.
As a photographer, Jeff brings the same precision to his camera work. His photography has earned the Communication Arts Award of Excellence, one of the most prestigious honours in the industry. These days he builds, takes pictures, writes, and tends to a hodgepodge of hobbies. His Sheepadoodle remains unimpressed by all of it.
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for extending lego building skills and understanding.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 February 2026Excellent for older children who love lego. My 8 year old grandson is now getting into technical lego so this book was a great interest. Plenty of things to build. He is exceptionally bright so this book would suit children a lot older than him.
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Great book forc
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 May 2026Really interesting book with great suggestions for Lego models. 9 year old grandson loved it.
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Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2025Really great book for people of all ages, of all the things in ths book my grandson wants to build the building on the front cover 🤦🏻♀️
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Superb seller! Very fast despatch, can hardly believe it.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2025Book is in mint condition and is perfect for our budding engineer grandson, superb illustrations and diagrams. Well packaged. Thank you so much, best wishes, Lesley Astbury
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For your older Lego lovers
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2024A really nice book bought as a gift. Hope it gives the recipient some new ideas.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 November 2024Looks fab. It's a xmas present so hopefully he'll like it
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Jeff is a master
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2023This book it great.source the parts and off you go.once you get the basics,you can easily make you own scene
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Hard to read unscalable text
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 September 2026One of the main reasons I use Kindle is so that I can adjust the font size to something that matches my eyesight. It really disappoints me when people produce books like this that so heavily prioritise layout over readability - preventing the reader from making a small font size larger while leaving half the screen blank for effect.
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Paul Andre Louis Aicard5 out of 5 starsCommandé il y a longtemps, j'ai été patient et je n'ai pas été déçu.
Reviewed in France on 30 December 2024Très beau livre arrivé en parfait état.
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Viraj Perera5 out of 5 starsLego lovers would love this book
Reviewed in Sweden on 13 May 2026My son seems to be enjoying it and reading daily basis. Probably will have to spend more on buying legos :).
Seems a good investment
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SuS5 out of 5 starsCreative Lego Building, super ideas..
Reviewed in Germany on 13 August 2025Sehr interessante neue Bauideen. Lletdinfs auch mit besonderen Steinen, die man zukaufen muss, wenn man keine eigene Große Sammlung hat…
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Alessandra P.5 out of 5 starsStupendo
Reviewed in Italy on 3 April 2026Bellissimo. É in inglese, non ho visto se é segnalato, eventualmente unico neo per chi non lo mastica. Per noi va benissimo. Ben fatto e spiegato.
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CS5 out of 5 starsThoughtful Blend of Engineering Concepts and Hands-On Creativity
Reviewed in the United States on 17 April 2026The LEGO Engineer by Jeff Friesen offers a refreshing approach to combining practical engineering concepts with creative building. Rather than being just a collection of LEGO ideas, the book walks through real-world structures—such as bridges, trains, and ships—and explains how they function before translating those ideas into LEGO builds.
What stands out most is the balance between education and creativity. The explanations are clear enough to be informative without feeling overly technical, and the included models (over 30 in total) provide a hands-on way to reinforce those concepts. The photography and layout are also well done, making it easy to follow along and visually understand each project.
From an adult perspective, this book works well as both a learning resource and a relaxing hobby guide. It encourages a more thoughtful approach to building—focusing on why things work, not just how to assemble them. It’s particularly appealing for those who enjoy STEM-related activities or want a more meaningful LEGO experience beyond standard sets.
On the downside, the builds may require a fairly large and varied LEGO collection, which could limit how much you can replicate directly. Some readers may also find certain sections a bit basic if they already have a strong background in engineering or advanced building techniques.
Overall:
This is a well-rounded and engaging book that bridges creativity and real-world knowledge. It’s a great addition for adult LEGO enthusiasts who want something more intellectually engaging while still enjoying the hands-on aspect of building.
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