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President Donald J. Trump writes an exclusive Foreword for The America Opus celebrating the country, its people and iconic achievements on its 250th Anniversary.
WASHINGTON, DC AND LONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2026 / To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, Opus is proud to announce The America Opus. The America Opus features an exclusive Foreword by President Donald J. Trump that sets the stage to honor the country, its remarkable people, iconic moments and the enduring legacy that have shaped the nation and often the world. Through powerful storytelling and photography, The America Opus presents an authentic and richly layered exploration of one of history's most influential countries on a dynamic, luxury, large-format scale.
Measuring 18 inches square, weighing 50lbs, hand-bound in the finest leather and spanning approximately 800 pages, The America Opus will combine extraordinary archival photography and original essays to create a definitive visual and literary portrait of the United States of America whose achievements have influenced the modern world. The ambition is not simply to produce a beautiful book, but to create a lasting cultural record that will entertain and engage, educate and ultimately inspire people and communities today and for generations to come.
Central to the conception and continued evolution of The America Opus has been the vision and unwavering commitment of acclaimed Hollywood actor Kelsey Grammer. From the very outset, Kelsey recognized that the story of America's 250th anniversary deserved to be commemorated in a work of lasting significance, with both integrity and passion. His belief that an Opus would provide the definitive legacy for this landmark moment has helped shape the project's direction, inspiring its creative vision and guiding its development into a publication.
The America Opus explores defining themes and movements that have fashioned the country, including technological innovation, scientific discovery, music, film, sport, entrepreneurship, and the civil rights movement, alongside the extraordinary natural beauty of its national parks and cities. Every American President and each of the fifty states that form the union are celebrated for their contributions alongside other great historical and modern pioneers, artists, athletes, scientists and entrepreneurs, the most influential figures whose stories form part of America's rich DNA.
Produced to the highest standards of fine bookmaking, The America Opus will be available in two special editions.
The prestigious Marquee Edition, measuring 18 x 36 inches when open, bound in a choice of red or blue leather adorned on the cover by an engraved sterling silver American flag emblem that measures 7 x 4 inches, adding the finishing touch to its timeless design. Weighing 50lbs, extending to approximately 800 pages, The America Opus is presented in a bespoke, hand-made clamshell presentation case that is covered with a stunning photograph depicting the draped stars and stripes of the flag that creates a powerful and emotional impact. Strictly limited to 2,500 copies worldwide, the Marquee Edition is priced at $2,500 and represents the definitive expression of the project.
The Opus Tailor Made service is a unique, complimentary option to owners of the Marquee Edition. Unheard of in modern-day publishing, Opus invites owners to submit their own photos to be designed by the Opus design team into their own personalized section and appear at the front of their Opus. Each owner/family or institution or company can own The America Opus which is truly bespoke to them and also the perfect gift for a loved one.
The stunning Classic Edition, which is created for a wider audience. The Classic Edition measures 13 x 26 inches when open, presents the story over approximately 550 pages and is also housed in a bespoke hand-made clamshell case featuring a photograph of a draped American flag. Offering exceptional photography, storytelling and design, the Classic Edition is available without limitation and is priced at $250 and making The America Opus accessible to all across America and the world over.
Following Opus tradition, copy number 001 of The America Opus will be auctioned later in the year with 100% of the auction proceeds being donated to charity, and we hope to raise over $1,000,000 for good causes and leave a lasting legacy from this special and important project. Further details on the auction of copy number 001 and the Charity involved will be announced in the coming weeks.
You can pre-order your edition at www.thisisopus.com/America
Deliveries will begin in December and in time for the holiday season.
President Donald J. Trump said
"I also want to say a very special thank you to Opus for assembling this magnificent special edition. They have put together a beautiful collection of some of the most exceptional moments in American history - Something the American people are going to treasure during this year of celebration and patriotism. It is a tremendous contribution, and it will be enjoyed by Americans all across our land."
Kelsey Grammer said
It was very exciting to see The President in the Oval Office and watch him sign The America Opus for us. It represents a year's journey of celebrating this country in an inspired collaboration with some extraordinary artisans from "across the pond". This is a very special Opus book. I like to call it the Big, Beautiful Book...pun intended. It was an honor to have President Trump add his name to this effort. Celebrating our country during this milestone would not have been complete without a blessing from America's sitting President. We enjoyed a delightful visit during which President Trump wowed us with his knowledge of American History and its Presidents. It was remarkable.
This Opus book is the first step in a personal passion of mine that will continue to celebrate and elaborate on the American Story for the foreseeable future. The American Revelation is an effort to bring new perspective and unknown stories about our history and to acquaint those who never knew and many of those who have forgotten where they come from. The United States of America has a compelling story that has been very poorly told of late. We intend to correct that and with this Opus book, we begin a celebration of our nation that commemorates the many highlights of the last 250 years with a fresh perspective along with an honest portrayal of the challenges that are part of that history, as well.
Two hundred fifty years after the Declaration of Independence was first signed and cast our gaze at what has been and what comes next. Here's to the 251st and to the next 250! We know you will enjoy this very special Opus.
Proudly
Kelsey Grammer
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