One of the best book deals from Amazon Prime Day is back in stock and on sale for the same price. Lego enthusiasts can get The Secret Life of Lego Bricks, the first official book about Lego written and designed for adult readers, is discounted to only $16 (was $40) in hardcover. Published last September, The Secret Life of Lego Bricks chronicles the evolution of the pieces that come together to create the toy company’s iconic display models and playsets.
The book was part of Amazon’s early Prime Day sale and sold out before the event officially started. Take a closer look at this unique visual history book below. We’ve also rounded up a few lists featuring other Lego books you can get for great prices at Amazon, so make sure to browse the lists at the bottom of this article if you’re interested in adding more cool books to your shelf. You can also see all of the best Lego book deals in one place by clicking the button below.
$16 (was $40)
The Secret Life of Lego Bricks is a 336-page hardcover book with full-color artwork, diagrams, and other behind-the-scenes imagery.
It was written by Daniel Konstanski, the US editor for Blocks Magazine, and published by Sourcebooks with Lego’s seal of approval and branding.
Founded in 1932, Lego initially specialized in wooden toys before it began tinkering with plastic molds in the late 1940s. This book explores the trial and error that eventually led to the creation of the ubiquitous brick with eight studs.
In the 70-plus years since, Lego has released. many different styles of bricks–and this book pulls back the curtain on the process for introducing new designs.
Konstanski talked with set designers, element designers, graphic designers, and even testers and technicians to get the inside scoop. Along the way, you’ll also learn a lot about Lego the company.
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Speaking of the history of Lego as a company, another book on the subject that’s worth checking out is The Lego Story. This book isn’t technically licensed by Lego, but author Jens Andersen spoke at length with former Lego Group CEO Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen and dug through Lego’s archives to craft the narrative.
So while The Secret Life of Lego Bricks was the first book for adult readers with the Lego brand attached, The Lego Story, which was published in 2022, is about as close to official as you can get without the logo. After all, it pulls from Lego’s actual archives. And Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen is the grandson of Lego founder Ole Kirk Christiansen. The Lego Group is still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family.
The Lego Story is available as a 432-page hardcover book for $18.71 (was $32). A paperback edition will be published in October and is up for preorder for $20.
Amazon also has deals on a wide range of official Lego art books, build walkthroughs and idea books designed to provide a creative spark, and books themed around popular Lego themes like Star Wars and Marvel. Most of these books are oversized hardcovers with full-color artwork and commentary. Lego Timelines: A Visual Journey Through Ten Decades of Lego History is on sale for. $20.80 (was $35). For daily build ideas, check out 365 Things to Do with Lego Bricks for only $10.67 (was $26). Star Wars fans can get a limited-time discount on the recently released book The Force of Creativity for $56 (was $70). Other options include Ultimate Lego Star Wars for $17 (was $40) and Lego Star Wars Ideas Book for $18 (was $25).
It’s not discounted, but it’s worth mentioning that one of the most popular official books, Lego Minifigure: A Visual History, is getting a new edition in September. The updated and expanded 2025 edition of Lego Minifigure: A Visual History is available to preorder for $40 at Amazon.
Many of the books below are bundled with an exclusive Lego brick or minifigure. Most of the books are officially licensed, but cover art without Lego’s logo indicates an unofficial book. We only picked well-reviewed unlicensed books. The button above will take you to an Amazon hub we made where you can see all of the books and their cover images on one page.
General Lego Books & Build Guides
Lego Books on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and more franchises
Upcoming Lego Books
Beyond the new edition of Lego Minifigure, there are several other exciting official Lego books. September will bring two Lego activity books unlike any others before them. Lego Desk Pets: Build & Fold Crafts teaches you how to build three exclusive miniature animals with the 65 included pieces for $17. Lego Stained Glass Art includes 10 double-tipped markers and 18 pages of art designed for display on windows.
