Michael S. Smith Libri

Featuring exquisite craftsmanship, this volume presents an in-depth look at the renowned decorative woodwork firm, highlighting its exceptional designs and the elegant rooms they adorn. It captures the artistry and sophistication that define high-end woodwork, making it a visual feast for enthusiasts of interior design and craftsmanship.

Hamburg is perhaps South Carolina's most famous ghost town. Founded in 1821, it grew to four thousand residents before transportation advances led to decline. During Reconstruction, recently freed slaves reshaped Hamburg into a freedmen's village, where residents held local, county and state offices. These gains were wiped away after the Hamburg Massacre in 1876, a watershed event that left seven African Americans dead, most of them executed in cold blood. Yet more than a century after Hamburg, the one white supremacist killed in the melee is canonized by the racially divisive Meriwether Monument in downtown North Augusta. Author Michael Smith details the amazing events that created this unique community with a lasting legacy.--From back cover.

"Designing History" offers an insider's perspective on Michael S. Smith's transformative decoration of the Obama White House, featuring a foreword by Michelle Obama. Through photography and stories, it explores the collaboration that reflects the Obamas' vision for a progressive America, serving as both a historical record and a glimpse into a pivotal moment in design and politics.