November 17, 2010
“I’ve been a long-time fan of Maira Kalman’s artwork, but my admiration for her went through the roof when I saw her And the Pursuit of Happiness series (now presented in this book) unfold last year via the New York Times. Energized and inspired by the 2008 elections, on inauguration day Kalman traveled to Washington, D.C., launching a year-long investigation of democracy and how it works. From the Lincoln Memorial to the inner workings of a Bronx middle-school student council to great American women in the National Portrait Gallery, Kalman recounts her journey using her trademark colorful illustrations and moving text, providing a powerful history lesson and a reminder of the potential our future holds.” — S.B., Bookshop Santa Cruz
