# America: The Imagination of a Nation

- **Brand:** Assouline
- **Price:** $120.00
- **Catalog:** assouline
- **Retailer:** assouline
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- **GTIN:** 882664022655
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

Linen hardcover coffee table book titled 'America: The Imagination of a Nation' featuring a minimalist cream cover with a stylized American flag illustration.

## Description

There is no idea quite like America. It is skyscrapers and open highways, Hollywood and the Old West, Coca-Cola and Levi's, the roar of a crowd and the quiet promise whispered to every generation: you can be anything you want. Now, as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, Assouline captures that extraordinary spirit in one landmark volume. America: The Imagination of a Nation is not a history book. It is a road trip through the cultural landmarks, iconic imagery, and pioneering energy that have made America the greatest beacon of imagination and reinvention the world has ever known. From the f ounding f athers to Marilyn Monroe, from James Dean to Michael Jordan and the Williams sisters, the pages move with the same restless, adventurous rhythm that defines the nation itself. With an introduction by Joel Stein, longtime staff writer and columnist for Time magazine and author of celebrated works including Man Made and In Defense of Elitism, this volume brings wit, depth, and genuine authority to its subject. For dreamers, adventurers, and anyone who has ever felt the pull of the American Dream, this is the book that holds it all in one place. The whole magnificent, improbable, unstoppable story of a nation built entirely on imagination.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Linen Hardcover

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1

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## Categories

- **Categories:** Books

## Additional Attributes

- **isbn:** 9781649806611
- **tags:** badge::Best Seller, endear:film-tv-photography
- **author:** Introduction by Joel Stein
- **vendor:** ASSOULINE
- **weight:** 4.41 lb
- **language:** English
- **dimensions:** W 10 x L 13 x D 1.5 in
- **page count:** 200 pages
- **released on:** June 2026
- **product type:** Books
- **dust regularly:** Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges.
- **shopify handle:** america-the-imagination-of-a-nation
- **cover materials:** Linen Hardcover
- **avoid direct sunlight:** Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages, or melt or warp the binding, compromising the book's integrity.
- **number of illustrations:** 150
- **use caution when opening:** Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding.
- **handle with clean dry hands:** Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils, dirt, or liquids onto the pages and cover.
- **keep away from sharp objects:** Sharp objects can damage the cover and pages.
- **keep away from liquids and food:** Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.
- **keep away from children and pets:** Large books are heavy and unwieldy and may cause injury.
- **store in a cool dry place on a low secure shelf:** Humidity and moisture can damage the paper and melt or warp the binding. Store books upright and closed on a flat surface, away from heat sources. Heavy books placed precariously on high shelves or surfaces may cause injury. Do not use as a storage surface.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** coffee table book
- **Type Synonyms:** hardcover book, art book
- **Tags:** linen cover, illustrated cover, hardcover, text-based cover
- **Styles:** minimalist, modern
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Book cover type:** Hardcover
- **Genre:** History, Society & culture
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Target audience:** Adults
- **Canonical Brand:** Assouline

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