David Macaulay

Born: None

David Macaulay is a British-born American illustrator and writer. His works include Cathedral (1973), The Way Things Work (1988), and The New Way Things Work (1998). His illustrations have been featured in nonfiction books combining text and illustrations explaining architecture, design, and engineering, and he has written a number of children's fiction books. In 2006, Macaulay was a recipient of a MacArthur Fellows Program award and received the Caldecott Medal in 1991 for his book Black and White, published in 1990.


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David Macaulay: Pyramid

as Host
Released: 1989-01-04

How did ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid at Giza, joining two million blocks of heavy...

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David Macaulay: Roman City

as Host
Released: 1994-02-15

The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, based on David Macaulay's acclaimed...

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David Macaulay: Castle

as Host
Released: 1983-01-01

The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. What could be more perfect...

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David Macaulay: Cathedral

as Self / Host / Narrator
Released: 1986-04-30

Author David Macaulay hosts CATHEDRAL, based on his award-winning book. Using a combination of...

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David Macaulay: Mill Times

as Host
Released: 2001-05-06

Travel back to late 18th century Lowell, MA, now infamous for its textile mills and its "Lowell...

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Blackstar: Autobiography of a Close Friend

as uncredited
Released: 1976-02-11

In this experimental, self-ethnographic documentary, Tom Joslin blends breathtaking, moving...

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