Leonardo da Vinci (Isaacson) - Book Reviews

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(Starred review.) Isaacson shows how da Vinci’s inquisitiveness set him apart from his contemporaries…. [The author's] scholarship is impressive—he cites not only primary sources but secondary materials by art critics, essayists, and da Vinci’s other biographers. This is a monumental tribute to a titanic figure. Color illus.
Publishers Weekly


What do Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin have in common with Leonardo da Vinci? Isaacson … takes on the master artist /inventor /genius-for-all-seasons by drawing on recent revelations about his life and work and studying his voluminous notebooks.
Library Journal


(Starred review.) Encompassing in its coverage, robust in its artistic explanations, yet written in a smart, conversational tone, this is both a solid introduction to the man and a sweeping saga of his genius.
Booklist


(Starred review.) A majestic biography…. Isaacson takes on another complex, giant figure and transforms him into someone we can recognize.… Totally enthralling, masterful, and passionate, this book should garner serious consideration for a variety of book prizes.
Kirkus Reviews