Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) is one of the greatest geniuses history has known. Da Vinci
left behind one of the most significant written legacies of all time, which is
both enormous – thousands of sheets of notes, writings and drawings – and
astoundingly broad-ranging in topic. Laura
Lahdensuu has translated and collated a Finnish-language anthology of Da
Vinci’s journals, a masterwork that allows readers to familiarize themselves
with the thoughts, sketches and ideas of the renaissance genius. The book is
both a tantalizing glimpse into Leonardo’s world as well as a comprehensive
reference work, complete with sources and indexes.
PUBLICATION DATE OCTOBER 2009