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Building Books: The Art of David Macaulay
June 14 to September 7, 2008

From The New Way Things Work, copyright 1998 David Macaulay
David Macaulay is an author and artist who has helped us to understand the workings and origins of everything from simple gadgets to elaborate architectural structures through his extraordinary gift for conveying complex concepts within a social and historical context for the printed page. Beloved by readers of all ages throughout the world, this Caldecott Medal artist is the subject of an in-depth exhibition exploring his artistic process and extensive body of work. Macaulay’s classic books, which bring together the worlds of art, history and science, include such outstanding volumes as The Way Things Work and The New Way Things Work: Cathedral, Castle, City, Mill, and Mosque among many others.

Organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum.

This exhibition is copresented with the Fitton Center of Hamilton, Ohio, which will be showcasing illustrations from Macaulay’s book Ship.

Presenting Sponsor


Associate Sponsor
City of Hamilton

Contributing Sponsors
Dianne and Woody Fitton
Messer Construction

Additional funding provided by the Franklin L. Folger Trust



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