In "Beautiful Lego," Mike Doyle showcases dozens of stunning pieces of Lego art created by a variety of artists. From fantastical buildings -- like Doyle's own "Contact 1: The Millennial Celebration of the Eternal Choir at K'ai Yne, Odan" -- to spaceships, animals, scenes from Tolkien, and much more, the book is a treat for any Lego fan.
2 of 11 Copyright 2010, Arthur Gugick. From '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-LEGO-Mike-Doyle/dp/1593275080">Beautiful Lego</a>'
'Angkor Wat'
"Angkor Wat," by artist Arthur Gugick.
3 of 11 Copyright 2011, Mike Doyle. From '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-LEGO-Mike-Doyle/dp/1593275080">Beautiful Lego</a>'
'Victorian on Mud Heap'
Mike Doyle, who put together "Beautiful Lego," is also a Lego artist himself. This is his "Victorian on Mud Heap," from 2011.
4 of 11 Copyright 2012, J. Spencer Rezkalla. From '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-LEGO-Mike-Doyle/dp/1593275080">Beautiful Lego</a>'
'World Trade Center & 9/11 Memorial, New York'
A somber look at the post-9/11 World Trade Center, this is "World Trade Center & 9/11 Memorial, New York," by J. Spencer Rezkella.
5 of 11 Copyright 2012, Garry King. From '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-LEGO-Mike-Doyle/dp/1593275080">Beautiful Lego</a>'
'Cetanclass Baseship'
Just one of many amazing spacecraft represented in "Beautiful Lego," this is Garry King's "Cetanclass Baseship."
6 of 11 Copyright 2011, Nathan Sawaya. From '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-LEGO-Mike-Doyle/dp/1593275080">Beautiful Lego</a>'
'Frozen Figure'
Artist Nathan Sawaya, formerly a lawyer and later a Lego master model builder, has a series of haunting pieces in "Beautiful Lego." This is "Frozen Figure."
7 of 11 Copyright 201, Leno Martins. From '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-LEGO-Mike-Doyle/dp/1593275080">Beautiful Lego</a>'
'Protector of the Great Queen'
This is "Protector of the Great Queen" by artist Leno Martins.
8 of 11 Copyright 2011, Mike Nieves. From '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-LEGO-Mike-Doyle/dp/1593275080">Beautiful Lego</a>'
'The Equestrian'
One of a series of stunning animal pieces in "Beautiful Lego," this is "The Equestrian" by Mike Nieves.
9 of 11 Copyright 2010, Dave Kaleta. From '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-LEGO-Mike-Doyle/dp/1593275080">Beautiful Lego</a>'
'It's Not Easy Being Green'
Harkening back to high school biology class, this is Dave Kaleta's "It's Not Easy Being Green (Dissected Frog)."
10 of 11 Copyright 2009, Edward Conquest. From '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-LEGO-Mike-Doyle/dp/1593275080">Beautiful Lego</a>'
'Queen of Hearts Castle'
This is artist Edward Conquest's "Queen of Hearts Castle."
11 of 11 Copyright 2012, Mihai Marius Mihu. From '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-LEGO-Mike-Doyle/dp/1593275080">Beautiful Lego</a>'
'The Fortune Demon'
A building? A monster? Both? It's artist Mihai Marius Mihu's "The Fortune Demon."