Leonardo da Vinci
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Narrated by:
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Alfred Molina
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Written by:
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Walter Isaacson
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The author of the acclaimed best sellers Benjamin Franklin, Einstein, and Steve Jobs delivers an engrossing biography of Leonardo da Vinci, the world's most creative genius.
Leonardo da Vinci created the two most famous paintings in history, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. But in his own mind, he was just as much a man of science and engineering. With a passion that sometimes became obsessive, he pursued innovative studies of anatomy, fossils, birds, the heart, flying machines, botany, geology, and weaponry. His ability to stand at the crossroads of the humanities and the sciences, made iconic by his drawing of Vitruvian Man, made him history's most creative genius.
Now Walter Isaacson brings Leonardo da Vinci to life, showing why we have much to learn from him. His combination of science, art, technology, and imagination remains an enduring recipe for creativity. So, too, was his ease at being a bit of a misfit: illegitimate, gay, vegetarian, left-handed, easily distracted, and at times heretical. His relentless curiosity should remind us of the importance of instilling, in both ourselves and our children, not just received knowledge but a willingness to question it - to be imaginative and, like talented misfits and rebels in any era, to think different.
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©2017 Walter Isaacson (P)2017 Simon & Schuster AudioWhat listeners say about Leonardo da Vinci
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-05-03
Insightful and Analytical
Crystal clear audio with brilliant and smooth narration, the content itself was very insightful though the author spent more time focusing on the analysis of Da Vinci's work as opposed to his personal life and oddities.
Still an excellent introduction to one of the world's most renowned creators.
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- Colin Climie
- 2019-03-09
Genius!
I suggest that you seek out a review of the book by Bill Gates. He really nails it. There's nothing for me to add.
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- Paul J. Lane
- 2019-03-15
I wish I had a time machine
Isaacson’s biography is incredibly well researched. Five hundred years after his death DaVinci remains such an enigmatic figure that you cannot wish having read this book to know more of him.
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- William
- 2018-09-19
#Audible1 Prosciutto e mozzarella
I listened to Mr. Isaacson's Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography and loved the style of following a story while coming back to chronological events, and it rings true with Leonardo da Vinci... Next book might just have to be Mr. Isaacson's Einstein...
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- weasel
- 2022-01-26
Not the best book for an audio format
Loved the book, but if you're listening while doing other things it doesn't work that well as there are numerous images and paintings described that you need to be looking at the PDF for.
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- Alla
- 2018-01-19
The best thing I’ve read in “forever”!
A most astonishing, extremely well researched and accessibly
delivered work! Couldn’t tear myself away!
The PDF Is a must! Be sure to download it and refer to it.
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- Maria szeleczki
- 2023-03-05
Good and thought provoking book
Every reader will find something in this book that will remain in their thoughts for ever...
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- Kevin W.
- 2025-04-09
The tale to describe the tongue of the Woodpecker
Walter Isaacson has delivered another gem of a biography - very much enjoyed the overall story, narrative of describing Da Vinci's life through his major works as well as including anecdotes of his many many projects through his notebooks, his personal life and his dealings with the powerbrokers of the renaissance. Narrator was excellent!
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- Richard Galambos
- 2019-01-14
Inspiring
The take away in the conclusion should be the on the mind of all aspiring engineers. Unfortunately, such wisdom seems to be lost in most seeking creative profession in these times.
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- Rob Sorensen
- 2018-09-19
A great biography of a fascinating man
Isaacson has done a tremendous job with this book. I was really drawn into the life of Leonardo and learned a great deal about the man. Alfred Molina does a superb job as narrator.
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