Read honest and … Codex Leicester-- notebook of a genius Note Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia, Sept. 5-Nov. 5, 2000. It was on April 15, 1452, that Leonardo was born in the town of Vinci, Republic of Florence, in what is now in Italy, the illegitimate son of a notary and a barmaid. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. ISBN 1863170812 (pbk.) Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Leonardo da Vinci: The Codex Leicester: Notebook of a Genius at Amazon.com. "The Codex Leicester is on loan from Bill and Melinda Gates"--T.p. Leonardo da Vinci: The Codex Leicester: Notebook of a Genius (2001-02-04) Mass Market Paperback – January 1, 1881. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Covers extend to form two additional leaves. Leonardo Da Vinci book. 9781863170819 (pbk.) verso. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Leonardo da Vinci: The Codex Leicester: Notebook of a Genius Paperback – January 1, 2001. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. A new exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts seeks to answer that question by examining Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester: a 500 year-old notebook containing his 72 …