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Highly Recommended
Official Guide to the Smithsonian  •  Sharon L. Barry  •  Robin A. Faitoute  •  Sarah Grusin  •  Elizabeth Jones
GUIDEBOOK •  2009 •  PAPER  • 232 PAGES
A brief illustrated guide to the Smithsonian's many museums and the National Zoo. (USE129, $13.99)		   Official Guide to the Smithsonian
Reflections of a Culture Broker, A View from the Smithsonian  •  Richard Kurin
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1997 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES
Written by the director of Smithsonian's Center for Folklife Programs, this is a stimulating examination of "culture brokering" by countries, communities or institutions such as the Smithsonian. Drawing from first-hand experience, Kurin analyzes the way in which culture is displayed in public exhibits, and the tensions that arise between art/culture and politics in the curating of culture. He explains the negotiations behind events in recent Smithsonian history, such as the Enola Gay controversy, the annual June Festival on the Mall and Bill Clinton's inauguration. (USE142, $17.95)		   Reflections of a Culture Broker, A View from the Smithsonian
Washington, DC Map  •  Borch Maps
2008 •  MAP
A laminated, folded map of the capital at a scale of 1:15,000. Two Sides. 20x26 inches. (WDC06, $8.95)		   Washington, DC Map



Also Recommended

AIA Guide to the Architecture of Washington D.C.  •  Christopher Weeks  •  Francis Lethbridge   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A guide to the architectural landmarks of Washington D.C., originally commissioned by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). It contains descriptions of over 450 structures, organized into 17 walking tours of the city. (USE128, $22.95)
 		  
Eyewitness Guide Washington D.C.  •  Eyewitness Guides   • GUIDEBOOK  •  An on-the-ground guide to Washington D.C., featuring color photography, dozens of excellent local maps and a district-by-district synopsis of the city's attractions. Handsome, comprehensive and superb. (WDC07, $23.00)
 		  
Fodor's Washington D.C.'s 25 Best  •  Fodors   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A shirt-pocket guide with an excellent pull-out map and essential information on museums, sightseeing, restaurants, shopping, hotels and nightlife. (USS39, $11.99)
 		  
America's Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum  •  Theresa Slowick   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  Commemorating the museum's re-opening in 2006, this magnificent volume puts the works of artists including Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Nam June Paik at reader's fingertips.With text that illuminates the nation's history through examples of its art--including many rarely displayed pieces from the collection--this is one art book that belongs on every American coffee table. (USA342, $70.00)
 		  
Norman Rockwell, A Life  •  Laura Claridge   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  A provocative biography of the iconic American illustrator, detailing his life and work. (USE348, $16.95)
 		  
Washington, D.C.  •  Gore Vidal   • LITERATURE  •  The sixth installation in Gore Vidal's "Narratives of Empire" historical novel series. This tale of corruption follows the lives of a conservative senator and a newspaper publisher in Washington D.C. (USE130, $18.00)
 		  
Air and Space, The National Air and Space Museum Story of Flight  •  Andrew L. Chaikin  •  Sonian Smith   • SCIENCE  •  A handsome album of the history of aviation and space flight. (GEN145, $29.95)
 		  
 
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