The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci

This carefully edited collection of Leonardo da Vinci's original notebooks provides a representative selection of his genius and shows how he recorded his thoughts on a variety of topics. Selections from his work on anatomy, on the flight of birds, warfare, and of course, his stunning inventions, such as the flying machine, are included. The original drawings and diagrams from his notebooks are placed next to the relevant text so that the reader can see Leonardo's mind at work.