Gongoro73 Posted September 25, 2014 Posted September 25, 2014 Any news on this book? It has been a while since it was first announced. http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Neighborhood-Book-Build-Your/dp/1593275714/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411681863&sr=8-1&keywords=The+LEGO+Neighborhood+Book Quote
Wookiee Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) I bought the digital version as i really like thier mocs. It is ok. An advanced builder won't get a lot from it but for a newb like me it is a great reference piece for different facades and interior techniques. Edited September 26, 2014 by Wookiee Quote
Gongoro73 Posted September 26, 2014 Author Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks for the answer, Wookie. I guess I'll have to wait a little bit more, I want the printed version. Yes, I've just come back from my looong dark ages period and I'm amazed how much Lego has changed since I was a kid. Nowadays there are so many new possibilities and different building techniques that I'm a bit overwhelmed to have such a long range of options and pieces to choose from. Also overwhelmed for the money, it's so expensive these days... :) Quote
rockethead26 Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 Just got an update from Amazon that says my expected delivery date in Oct 2- Oct 6. Quote
Gongoro73 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Posted September 29, 2014 ^ Great news. Thank you, rockethead. Quote
Redhead1982 Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I had no idea a digital version was available. Can you let me know where you got one? Amazon only has a printed one, and I'd prefer a digital version, as it takes less space on my already too ful bookshelves. I bought the digital version as i really like thier mocs. It is ok. An advanced builder won't get a lot from it but for a newb like me it is a great reference piece for different facades and interior techniques. Quote
eurotrash Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I had no idea a digital version was available. Can you let me know where you got one? Amazon only has a printed one, and I'd prefer a digital version, as it takes less space on my already too ful bookshelves. It's available from here http://www.nostarch.com/legoneighborhood $15.95 for eBook Quote
TWO2SEVEN Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I picked this up at Barnes and Noble yesterday. I starting reading through it last night. It is a great book and very well thought out and presented. Quote
gwigen Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 I know Barns and nobles has it on shelf where i live. Quote
eurotrash Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Just ordered mine! And it's good to see the companion XML and HTML files for the builds available on their website. https://www.brickcitydepot.com/books Quote
Gongoro73 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Still just preorder here (Amazon Spain). Edited October 2, 2014 by Gongoro73 Quote
Redimus Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Yes, I've just come back from my looong dark ages period and I'm amazed how much Lego has changed since I was a kid. Nowadays there are so many new possibilities and different building techniques that I'm a bit overwhelmed to have such a long range of options and pieces to choose from. Also overwhelmed for the money, it's so expensive these days... :) I know the feeling, only really got back into Lego myself at the beginning of the year, and even though I've come leaps and bounds in terms of train design, I still have no idea where to start when it comes to buildings, their contents and scenery. May have to find this book myself. Quote
finnbricker Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Mine shipped today from Amazon.com to Finland. But expected delivery date is Nov 6. How can it take 34 days for a book to reach Europe? By steamship? :) Quote
Redhead1982 Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 Thanks, Eurotrash. I'll probably go for an ebook. It's available from here http://www.nostarch....egoneighborhood $15.95 for eBook Finnbricker, welcome to Europe. This long shipping times are a common problem, although they're sometimes there just as a backup and orders arrive earlier. As for me, getting an ebook is a nice way to avoid shipping costs and delays. Mine shipped today from Amazon.com to Finland. But expected delivery date is Nov 6. How can it take 34 days for a book to reach Europe? By steamship? :) Quote
Wookiee Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 It's available from here http://www.nostarch....egoneighborhood $15.95 for eBook Thanks Eurotrash for pointing out no starch for the other members. I could not wait for the book to get to oz and was able to download prior to release date on No Starch although the download was slow and needed restarting a few times. Quote
Redimus Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 Eh why not, I'll give the e-book version a go too! Quote
fred67 Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 I know it varies by country ,but it's only 12.07 at Amazon right now, and prime eligible... I like the idea of e-books, but refuse to pay the same (or more!) For an e-book when it costs them so much less to make, and lose your resale rights (and largely your lending rights) at the same time. Quote
MikeyB Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 I received mine yesterday and really like it I love the modulars and have all of them but most my MOC has been castle builds. I am interested in doing some WW2 military MOCs so I feel this book is a great source to building a few city scapes Quote
Redhead1982 Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) I just bought ebook from the No Starch Press, and I'm having problems viewing it. A pdf, mobi and epub formats are available, and I can only open the pdf. I can't load the epub to my ereader, although in Caliber it says the book is on the device. Is anyone else having a similar problem? I tried the same with mobi, and the problem is the same. Can't see it on my Kindle, but the Caliber says it's there. I scrolled through the pdf, and got some pretty nice ideas about building facade details. I'm really looking forward utilizing some of the presented techniques. Edited October 7, 2014 by Redhead1982 Quote
Faefrost Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) Does anyone know if there is an actual usable parts list anywhere for the Drug Store project that the book has instructions for? ideally maybe a Bricklink compatible parts list? The downloadable parts list from the site is just a picture of the parts ala back of lego instructions, and doesn't have any usable part numbers etc. EDIT; Nevermind I found them. For those that need them, ignore the URL in the book that just leads to NoStarchPress and the PDF's. The actual useful XML files are over at https://www.brickcitydepot.com/books Edited November 6, 2014 by Faefrost Quote
Withacee Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 Mine shipped today from Amazon.com to Finland. But expected delivery date is Nov 6. How can it take 34 days for a book to reach Europe? By steamship? :) I don't know how it is in your country, but all five times I ordered from Amazon, they stated "up to 30 days", and all were delivered within 10 days to The Netherlands. Quote
finnbricker Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 The book arrived 5th Nov, so their estimate was pretty accurate. Seems to me the steamship has a reliable schedule Quote
Ghandidcm Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 This book is really great for someone who wants to start building MOC's. It has some interesting furniture and building ideas. I ordered my book about three weeks ago and it was also delivered in 7 days. The place I ordered is a Dutch webshop named bol.com. Quote
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