Grant Wood’s Iowa: A Visitor’s Guide

(The Countryman Press) This book identifies points of cultural interest along I-80 from Chicago to Omaha. Rose and Elliot provide a detailed exploration of the life and the historical context of Grant Wood — best known for his painting, American Gothic — by discussing his work and the landscape that inspired it. The book includes five itineraries with self-guided museum tours, maps, color photos, and local ancillary attractions. Rose is a painter who has taught at University of California, Berkeley, and Princeton University. Elliot is a writer, organic farmer, and food activist.