Mr. Pei’s Perfect Shapes: The Story of Architect I. M. Pei

Cover and inner page illustrations for the picture book Mr. Pei’s Perfect Shapes, published by Harper Collins on May 2024.

“In language as simple and stately as her subject’s best works, Leung traces the long career of I.M. Pei. Acute and rich in insight.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)


“A fascinating and beautifully illustrated biography of one of our most celebrated architects. Highly recommended.” — School Library Journal (starred review)


“Imaginative. A good introduction to an influential architect.” — Booklist


“Pei’s relentless creativity, and the excitement of modernism itself, are conveyed via digital images that combine crisp lines with almost luminescent colors. Wonderful.” — Publishers Weekly

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Inner pgae illustrations

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