Amy Pastan is an independent writer, editor, and book producer. Her work often delves into art and the humanities, drawing on her extensive background as an acquisitions editor for these fields at the Smithsonian Institution Press. Pastan focuses on crafting and producing books that explore profound subjects, offering readers unique perspectives. Her writing is characterized by its precision and insightful depth.
The book offers a comprehensive collection of trivia about U.S. presidents, featuring intriguing facts such as records for vetoes, shoe sizes, and unique service histories in both World Wars. Fully updated to include information up to 2017, it provides answers to a wide array of questions, making it an engaging resource for history enthusiasts and trivia lovers alike.
Details Rivera's Detroit Industry fresco cycle. This book includes information on the artist and his technique and his patron (Edsel Ford).
A look at the forty-four First Ladies of the United States and their extraordinary lives.