Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums: Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums

Discover a stunning and captivating new art book from acclaimed cartoonist and writer Bob Eckstein. A true celebration of the wonders of museums and the people who love them, Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums offers a charming blend of lively illustrations and engaging stories shared by curators, museum employees, and guests. In this remarkable collection, Eckstein beautifully captures the essence of North America's most beloved museums, presenting them in a delightful and enchanting way. This book covers everything from iconic institutions like MoMA and the Whitney to offbeat gems like the Museum of Bad Art and the Museum of Jurassic Technology. With 155 stunning illustrations and fascinating anecdotes, this book is the ultimate tribute to the diverse and awe-inspiring world of museums.

Featured museums include:

• The Field Museum, Chicago
• The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
• The Museum of Modern Art, New York
• The Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA
• The National Portrait Gallery, Washington DC
• La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
• Museum of Motherhood, St. Petersburg, Florida
• Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City, Mexico 
• American Museum of Natural History, New York
• And many more

Authored by Bob Eckstein

Hardcover

176 pages

Measurements: ‎ 8.7 x 0.6 x 7.1 inches

Published by Princeton Architectural Press (May 14, 2024)