Rubik's - 50 Years of the World's Most Famous Cube

A vibrant visual celebration of the iconic cube. 
The Rubik’s® Cube was created in 1974 by Ern¿ Rubik, a Hungarian architecture professor. Rubik later used the Cube as a learning exercise to teach his students about three-dimensional spaces. Little did he know his ‘magic cube’ (as he originally named it) would become one of the most famous puzzles of all time! By the 1980s, the Rubik’s Cube was a worldwide craze, selling millions every year and cementing its pop culture legacy. It has featured in everything from The Simpsons to Harry Styles' last tour. 
Perfect for all fans of the Cube, this book is a vibrant celebration of the iconic puzzle. It explores 50 key moments in the Cube's life, encompassing everything from its design evolution to celebrity solvers and cube-solving records. With great quotes, fascinating stats and facts, fun photos and plenty of nostalgia it is a perfect gift for the Rubik's fan in your life and offers plenty of new insight for seasoned solvers. 

Includes a foreword by Ern¿ Rubik.

About the author

The Rubik's Cube was created in 1974 by Ernõ Rubik, a Hungarian architecture professor. Rubik later used the Cube as a learning exercise to teach his students about 3-dimensional spaces. Little did he know his 'magic cube' (as he originally named it) would become one of the world's most famous puzzles of all time!

Summary

Rubik’s is a fun visual celebration of 50 years of the world’s most famous cube.

Product details

• Authors: Official Rubik's
• Assisted by: Rubik Erno (Foreword)
• Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Novelty book
• Released: 24.10.2024
• EAN: 9780711298279
• ISBN: 978-0-7112-9827-9
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 153 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 750 g
• Illustrations: colour photos
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, Social and cultural history, GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Logic & Brain Teasers, Indoor games, Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Toys & Games