Leonardo da Vinci’s Life of Invention

Immerse yourself in the world of the spellbinding genius Leonardo da Vinci, master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. From his futuristic inventions to the breadth of his artistic skill, discover the fascinating life and legacy of the Renaissance man.

The award-winning author and illustrator behindDarwins Voyage of DiscoveryandReally Remarkable Reptilesturns his attention to the Renaissance man: Leonardo da Vinci.

Leonardo da Vinci was a master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. Discover his relationship with the natural world, his futuristic inventions and the breadth of his artistic skill in this spellbinding celebration of his genius.

Follow his early yearsborn to a poor mother and receiving no formal education, it is amazing that an innate fire of curiosity and imagination fueled this man to achieve extraordinary success and a place amongst historys elite. Learn about his legacy todaythe bewitching power of the worlds most famous portrait, the Mona Lisaas well as the influence of his inventions in modern daily life.

This gorgeous hardback is filled with Jake Williams’ characteristically stylish illustrations.