World's most famous treasures built out of LEGO for new book - PHOTO

Featuring 60 reconstructions, Brick Wonders showcases Warren Elsmore’s quest to construct famous monuments from around the globe.The new book showcases photos of Stonehenge, Petra and Angkor Wat, to Niagra Falls, the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef and the Great Wall of China – all made from the colourful small bricks.Elsmore’s work includes seven ancient wonders such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, depicted as they might have been.And he has also constructed modern inventions, such as electricity and transport, represented by the Hoover Dam, Panama Canal, and the International Space Station.Brick Wonders, which is published this week by Mitchell Beazley, promises ‘an enthralling journey around the world for anyone in love with the transformative power of the plastic brick’.Elsmore, from Edinburgh, said he’s been in love with Lego since the age of four.He added: ‘I hope you enjoy Brick Wonders – whether you decide to build any of the models, or just admire the images.‘And remember, if you want to build your own wonders but don’t have the bricks I’ve used, don’t worry.Build from your heart and you imagination, and you can’t go wrong building your own brick wonder.’Prolific AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO), Elsmore travels the world for work, creating and designing architectural feats in Lego.His first book, Brick City, published in 2013, was translated into 10 languages. Brick Wonders by Warren Elsmore, published by Mitchell Beazley, is available to buy for £14.99 from April 7.(dailymail.co.uk)ANN.Az