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David Macaulay

David Macaulay is a British-born American illustrator and writer known for his ability to demystify complex subjects through elegant drawings and clear explanations. Born in 1946, he studied architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design and has created over two dozen acclaimed books explaining everything from cathedrals and castles to machines and the human body. A Caldecott Medal winner and MacArthur Fellow, he is widely recognized as 'America's Explainer-in-chief' for his sophisticated yet entertaining educational works for both children and adults.

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children's literature illustration nonfiction architecture engineering picture books
Black and White
Black and White
1990
 The Way Things Work Now
The Way Things Work Now
2016
 The Way We Work: Getting to Know the Amazing Human Body
The Way We Work: Getting to Know the Amazing Human Body
2008
 Castle: Revised and in Full Color
Castle: Revised and in Full Color
2013
 Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction, Revised and in Full Color
Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction, Revised and in Full Color
2013
 Built to Last
Built to Last
2010
 How Machines Work: Zoo Break!
How Machines Work: Zoo Break!
2015
 Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction
Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction
1981