A new, unmissable edition of a highly successful book dedicated to the futuristic inventions of Leonardo da Vinci. The 5 magnificent pop ups contained in the volume reproduce in 3D some of the most interesting works of the Renaissance genius - the flying machine, the tank, the knight automaton, the flying robot and the wind-up clock - which are revealed throughout the their beauty thanks to David Hawcock's complex paper engineering creations, Leonardo's original illustrations and the texts that accompany them. Some of the most important and visionary machines designed by the great Italian master thus come to life in these pages, enriched by sketches and notes in his own hand: the words of Leonardo himself help the reader to understand these futuristic inventions and guide him to explore the mysteries of the fascinating world of science.

REASONS OF INTEREST

• Renewed edition of a precious volume celebrating the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci
• The most incredible machines of the great Renaissance genius beautifully reconstructed in 3D!
• Technical data sheets, compelling texts and 5 fantastic pop ups to discover some of Leonardo's most futuristic inventions
• The master's sketches and drawings, accompanied by his own words, help to understand the full value of his futuristic research