Minoru Yamasaki described the feeling he sought to create in his buildings as "serenity, surprise, and delight." Here, Katie Yamasaki charts his life and work: his childhood in Seattle's Japanese immigrant community, paying his way through college working in Alaska's notorious salmon canneries, his success in architectural school, and the transformative structures he imagined and built. A Japanese American man who faced brutal anti-Asian racism in post-World War II America and an outsider to the architectural establishment, he nonetheless left his mark on the world, from the American Midwest to New York City, Asia, and the Middle East.

This striking picture book renders one artist's work through the eyes of another, and tells a story of a man whose vision, hard work, and humanity led him to the pinnacle of his field.

About the Author
Katie Yamasaki works primarily as a muralist and picture book creator. She has painted more than eighty murals around the world, and her most recent book is Place Hand Here. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.

Reviews
"An apt tribute to an iconic architect." -- Booklist
"An American story of beating the odds and overcoming bigotry to create something greater than oneself. Inspiring." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Yamasaki creates a loving portrait of her grandfather that emphasizes family and perseverance in equal measure." -- School Library Journal



Book Information
ISBN 9781324017011
Author Katie Yamasaki
Format Hardback
Page Count 56
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 602g
Dimensions(mm) 277mm * 279mm * 13mm