Drawing Conclusions: An Artist Discovers His America

Sugarman, a nationally known illustrator, has documented the triumphs and contradictions of the American experience in pencil, ink, and paints. Here he collects images depicting historical, cultural, and societal events of the second half of the 20th century, from the civil rights movement to the September 11th tragedy. He accompanies groups of color and b&w illustrations with anecdotes about the time period and the assignment. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)