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Smithsonian Books

Media Contact

Matt Litts

  • envelope LittsM@si.edu
  • phone 202-633-2495

Smithsonian Books publishes a select list of trade nonfiction and illustrated books. The publishing program covers categories where the Smithsonian's authority is unparalleled, such as history; natural history; science and technology; space, aviation, and military; art; and signature illustrated books, as well as works based on museums, collections and artifacts. 


  • Smithsonian’s Asian Pacific American Center Presents New Book “Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects”

    • October 27, 2023
    • Asian Pacific American Center
    • Smithsonian Books
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture Releases New Book on Afrofuturism  

    Photographs, Essays Explore Ways Black People Create Empowering Futures
    • March 21, 2023
    • Smithsonian Books
    • African American Museum
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    Smithsonian Announces New Releases Drawn From Legendary Mack McCormick Collection

    Releases Include Book “Biography of a Phantom,” Box Set “Playing for the Man at the Door: Field Recordings from the Collection of Mack McCormick, 1958 – 1971” and Display at National Museum of American History
    • February 22, 2023
    • Smithsonian Books
    • Smithsonian Folkways
    • American History Museum
  • Cover for book A Fools Errand.

    Lonnie Bunch and Gayle King To Discuss Bunch’s Book A Fool’s Errand at the Apollo Theater Oct. 1

    • September 25, 2019
    • Smithsonian Books
    • Public Programs
  • Smithsonian Books Releases Smithsonian Dinosaurs and Other Amazing Creatures from Deep Time

    Young Readers’ Guide to Prehistoric Creatures Available Now
    • May 29, 2019
    • Smithsonian Books
  • Smithsonian Books Releases Apollo’s Legacy

    Exploration of Historic Space Program Available Now
    • May 15, 2019
    • Smithsonian Books
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture Releases A Is for All the Things You Are: A Joyful ABC Book

    Children’s Book Showcases the Museum’s Early Childhood Education Mission
    • April 15, 2019
    • Smithsonian Books
    • African American Museum
  • Smithsonian Books Releases Bats: An Illustrated Guide to All Species

    Guide to Bats Is Available Now
    • April 11, 2019
    • Smithsonian Books
  • Smithsonian Books Releases The Last Elephants

    Elephants Preservation Book Is Available Now
    • April 10, 2019
    • Smithsonian Books
  • Smithsonian Books Releases Color: A Visual History from Newton to Modern Color Matching Guides

    Illustrated History of Color Models Available Now
    • March 5, 2019
    • Smithsonian Books
  • Smithsonian Books Releases Abecedarium
     

    Adult Coloring Book Available Now
    • February 26, 2019
    • Smithsonian Books
  • Smithsonian Books Releases The American Revolution: A World War
     

    Companion Volume to National Museum of American History Exhibition Available Now
    • November 6, 2018
    • Smithsonian Books
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