Internationally renowned author and artist David Macaulay (The Way Things Work, Castle, Cathedral) has selected the SS United States as the focus of his next book!  He has also joined the Conservancy's Advisory Council and has pledged support for our SOS Campaign to save and repurpose the SS United States.  Macaulay, who emigrated from England on board the ship at the age of ten, will be advising the Conservancy on the development of the  SS United States Center for Design and Discovery.  He has  kindly consented to share his perspectives on the ship's meaning and importance as his project on the Superliner SS United States advances.  His book will be published in 2014 by David Macaulay Studio, an imprint of Roaring Brook. 

Be sure to follow Macaulay's progress on our website. He will be sharing some of his working drawings, illustrations and reflections on the SS United States, starting with the fantastic cutaway seen above.

David's support is greatly appreciated by all of us at the Conservancy. But the future of the SS United States herself remains uncertain. Our SOS Campaign has thus far raised almost $125,000, but more funding is needed to keep her future secure until our negotiations for her ultimate redevelopment can be finalized. You can help us preserve this wonderful historic monument and create the SS United States Center for Design & Discovery - please consider donating today!