SuitabookDa Vinci and his super brain
Michael Cox
- Reading
- Browse it together and let the reader choose an anecdote or invention to follow up. If they want to explore Leonardo’s life or inventions further, use that interest as a starting point for a separate conversation or further reading.
- Themes
- A playful historical portrait: The book pairs biographical surprises, such as Leonardo’s practical jokes and clothing preferences, with his artistic and inventive reputation. Light, lively anecdotes introduce Leonardo as a historical figure.
- Inventions and ideas: Leonardo’s imagined inventions are a stated feature, alongside a glimpse of his lost notebook. Leonardo’s imagined inventions and lost notebook give readers a starting point for exploring his ideas.
- Worth knowing
- The lively, jokey presentation centres on surprising anecdotes alongside Leonardo’s art and inventions; consider whether that emphasis suits the reader’s interests.