Leonardo da Vinci: Notebooks (Oxford World's Classics)

With just a dozen works of art, Leonardo is still the greatest artist who ever lived---and with his vast array of scientific, technological, and futuristic thoughts as evidenced through his drawings---probably the greatest mind as well. When we think of Genius---and there are many in all fields---the one who tops the list is still Leonardo. A pleasure to read about, admire, and emulate---an inspiration for all humanity.

Excellent educational novel

I was skeptical at first about the quality of this book because there were no reviews. There are in fact several sketches of Leonardo's found in the book unlike the free versions of his notebooks, but if you are looking for his notebooks with out the sketches than the free versions are the way to go. Don't be dissuaded by the free versions of Da Vinci's Notebooks, but instead spring for this copy. Trust me you won't be disappointed.

love Leonardo DaVinci..... Everything he did he mastered eventually.he was a perfectionist....his sketches & drawing are great... his painting are beautiful..... He was a Master in what he did..

Amazon needs to clarify that this book has only a few thumbnail sketches done by Leonardo. The text is of his commentaries regarding what he reckons should constitute quality imagery, technically and aesthetically.

For those interested in Da Vinci's work, this is an excellent record and concisely portrays the amazing mental processes he used for his brilliant work for his entire life. Bought it as a gift for my father who is a brilliant designer himself.

I AM A BIG COLLECTOR OF ANY DA'VINCI BOOKS! I LOVE THAT YOU DONT HAVE TO PURCHASE BRAND NEW! IF YOU ARE JUST LOOKING TO READ IT, NOT COLLECT... I HAVE ALMOST ALL OF THE BOOKS ON HIS ART AND LIFE!

Why is there so Many TEXT?When I bought this book what I expected was a book with a lot of pictures for examples of his works, but after I bought the book it has no thing to studying with his works. What I mean here is there is rarely any picture for me to study completely about Leonardo da Vinci. It is just so bad for me to read the book because I am not the type of person that like to read a lot. I just like to look at the picture and learn how to do it, how to comprehend it. This is not a book for those who want to learn more about Leonardo da Vinci's ART works.If you are the book worm type of person, this book is for you.HTH - Hope this Help :|