by Maira Kalman
WHY: Inspired by the 2008 elections, artist Maira Kalman set out across these great states with pen and paper in hand to explore facets of American democracy that many Americans only contemplate on the Fourth of July. From eavesdropping on town hall meetings to visiting veterans' families, Maira pro...
I really enjoyed paging through Maira Kalman's whimsically-illustrated And the Pursuit of Happiness. This is like history with a dash of serious and a whole lot of fun. A whole lot of fun. And I'm not quite sure how to review it.Abraham Lincoln makes an appearance. So does his stepmother. Thomas Jef...
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