With American Utopia Family: A Celebration of Human Connection

In this vibrant and playful book, David Byrne's poignant lyrics from the hit Broadway show come alive through Maira Kalman's exquisite watercolor illustrations. The result is a tender and expressive celebration of human connection that bursts with pathos, humanism, and hope.

As readers turn the pages, they are treated to a delightful journey of freedom, uncertainty, and inclusivity. Byrne's lyrics, accompanied by Kalman's charming artwork, capture the spirit of the show, which speaks directly to our present moment. With its themes of seeking common ground and overcoming chaos, American Utopia is an argument for the reincarnation of hope in the American project.

Kalman's four-color artwork is a masterpiece, composed of small moments, expressions, gestures, and interactions that together offer a poignant portrait of daily life and coexistence. The text is drawn from David Byrne's American Utopia, which has become a hit Broadway show and is now a film on HBO, directed by Spike Lee.

This joyful collaboration between old friends David Byrne and Maira Kalman offers readers an antidote to cynicism, bursting with pathos, humanism, and hope. Featuring over 150 of Kalman's colorful paintings, American Utopia is a salvo for kindness and a call for jubilation, reminding us to sing, dance, and waste not a moment.

Don't miss the Spike Lee film of the Broadway hit American Utopia on HBO. This book has been named Most Anticipated Graphic Novel of Fall 2020, and it's easy to see why - it's an inspiring celebration of the connections between us all.

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