The Best of Smithsonian

Since its first issue in April 1970, Smithsonian, the magazine from the Nation's Mall, has earned wide acclaim for its monthly presentation of superbly illustrated, lively articles covering a rich potpourri of subjects from science and history to the arts. Now, as Smithsonian enters its second decade of publishing, the editors of Smithsonian Exposition Books have combed more than 1,200 articles, columns, and other features from Smithsonian's first 10 years to bring you 320 pages of wildlife, environment, science, technology, energy, people, history, painting, theater, sculpture and more. flap.