Shapes, Lines, and Light

My Grandfather's American Journey

22 November 2022

Description

Katie Yamasaki’s newest picture book celebrates the life of her grandfather, the acclaimed Japanese American architect Minoru Yamasaki.

Minoru Yamasaki described the feeling he sought to create in his buildings as “serenity, surprise, and delight.” Here, Katie Yamasaki charts his life and work: his childhood in Seattle’s Japanese immigrant community, paying his way through college working in Alaska’s notorious salmon canneries, his success in architectural school, and the transformative structures he imagined and built. A Japanese American man who faced brutal anti-Asian racism in post–World War II America and an outsider to the architectural establishment, he nonetheless left his mark on the world, from the American Midwest to New York City, Asia, and the Middle East.

This striking picture book renders one artist’s work through the eyes of another, and tells a story of a man whose vision, hard work, and humanity led him to the pinnacle of his field.

Reviews

"An apt tribute to an iconic architect." — Booklist

"An American story of beating the odds and overcoming bigotry to create something greater than oneself. Inspiring." — Kirkus Reviews

"Yamasaki creates a loving portrait of her grandfather that emphasizes family and perseverance in equal measure." — School Library Journal

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9781324017011

279 x 277 mm • 56 pages

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