Notebooks

This one-volume selection from Leonardos notebooks encompasses every aspect of his interests in painting, architecture, engineering, optics, anatomy and much more. It includes fables and epigrams and an outline of his life told through his writings.
The new Introduction, and Preface by Leonardo expert Martin Kemp, explore the artists genius and the contents and legacy of his manuscripts.
The selection is helpfully organized into seven themed sections, and editorial comentary puts the material in context.
New notes, a chronology of Leonardos life, and full list of references to manuscripts.
New to this Edition:
Introduction by Thereza Wells, considering Leonardos life and work and the contents of the Notebooks
Preface by Martin Kemp, leading authority on Leonardo da Vinci and author of major books on the artist
Revised and updated editorial commentary
Explanatory Notes, Chronology of Leonardo
Illustrations newly scanned, text reset, four new illustrations added