This one-of-a-kind LEGO (R) book brings LEGO Star Wars (TM) sets and minifigures to life with beautiful and fun photography.

Painstakingly created by Finnish photographer Vesa Lehtimaki using his son's favourite toys, LEGO (R) Star Wars (TM) Small Scenes From A Big Galaxy features hilarious new takes on classic Star Wars characters and themes. Breathtaking photography combines quirky LEGO art with the drama of the Star Wars universe, with stunning results. Plus Vesa Lehtimaki shares his secrets in behind-the-scenes insights which will inspire any photographer or LEGO builder.

Every image is a technical tour de force and an evocation of childlike wonder. You've never seen Star Wars or LEGO sets look like this before!

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. (c) 2015 The LEGO Group. Produced by Dorling Kindersley under license (US) / licence (UK) from the LEGO Group.

(c) & TM 2015 LUCASFILM LTD.

This book is part of a book series called Lego Star Wars .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.

There are 176 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2015 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

An accomplished illustrator, Vesa Lehtimaki fell in love with Star Wars as a child in his native Finland. Years later, he began photographing his son's LEGO Star Wars minifigures as a hobby. His work soon won a devoted online following and led to him working directly with the LEGO Group.