Make Your Own President

A Smithsonian book that lets you mix and match the faces and philosophies of your favorite presidents

This interactive volume allows people of all ages to gain a new perspective on the American presidency, from George Washington to George W. Bush. Starting with twenty-four portraits of America's favorite commanders in chief, each cut into five sections — forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, and chin — the reader can reposition the features to create a wealth of amusing and unique composites. Biographies of the featured leaders, famous quotations reflecting their political views, and a time line of the American presidents make this a useful reference as well as a fun game that will bring hours of enjoyment to anyone who has ever wanted to put a new face on the American presidency.

Amy Pastan is an independent writer, editor, and book producer. She is former acquisitions editor for art and humanities at the Smithsonian Institution Press. She lives in the metropolitan D.C. area.

Linda McKnight is the principal of her own design firm, McKnight Design, LLC. She was senior designer at the Smithsonian Institution Press from 1986 to 1999. She lives in the metropolitan D.C. area.