Designing History: The Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House

This book documents author Michael Smith's extraordinary collaboration with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, including a foreward written by Michelle Obama. Through extensive photography, behind-the-scenes stories, and rich archival material, the book places Obama White House within the context of the building's storied past and its evolution over the past two centuries. The book beautifully documents the process of updating the country's most symbolic residence, revealing how Smith's collaboration on the decoration, showcasing of artworks, and style of entertaining reflected the youthful spirit of the First Family and their vision for America.