Media & Events
“For lovers of eagles, collectors of eagle items, and those interested in the history of our country, this book offers an outstanding compilation of beautiful pictures and graphics
depicting our majestic national symbol.” — Collectors Journal
An electronic press kit can be accessed here.
We are now posting items from the collection on Instagram!
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Media
Imprint, Summer 2020, “Book Reviews”
Wabasha Country Herald, July 21, 2020, “Cook Wins Two Awards for his American Eagle Book”
Recipient of a silver medal in the History category of the 2020 32nd annual Independent Book Publishers Association Benjamin Franklin Book Awards.
Recipient of an honorable mention in the Publishing Professionals Network image-driven book category at the January 2020 48th Annual Book Show
Rochester Post Bulletin, January 10, 2020, “I Check on the Birds Every Day: National Eagle Center Welcomes New CEO”
Ephemera Society of American E-news, October 2019, “Eagle Ephemera in the Spotlight”
Ephemera Journal, September 2019, “Interesting Books”
American Spirit Magazine, July/August 2019, “Eloquent Expressions of a National Emblem”
Sons of the American Revolution Magazine, Summer 2019, “Books for Consideration”
Big River Magazine, July-August 2019, “Big River Book Reviews”
Albert Lea Tribune, July 20, 2019, “Book About National Emblem to Benefit Eagle Center in Wabasha”
Carmel Current, July 4, 2019, “Growing Eagle Collection Inspires Book”
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 3, 2019, “Our National Symbol Is a Soaring Conservation Success Story”
Wisconsin Public Radio, “The Larry Meiller Show,” July 1, 2019
Twin Cities Pioneer Press, June 29, 2019, “He Has a Real Eagle Eye — Wabasha Man’s Collection Is the Largest in the Country”
Early American Life, August 2019, “The Eagle as America”
StarTribune Magazine, Summer 2019, “Checklist: What’s Up-and-Coming in Minnesota Entertainment”
Animals Today Radio interview with Preston Cook (minutes 21:30-34:10), May 25, 2019
American Historical Print Collectors Society Newsletter, Spring 2019, “New Book of Note to Members”
Antique Trader, May 23, 2019, “Author Pens Visual History of American Eagle”
Collectors Journal, May 20, 2019, “The Eagle (Book) Has Landed!”
Red Wing Republican Eagle, May 13, 2019, “National Eagle Center Will Add Four Buildings”
Red Wing Republican Eagle, May 5, 2019, “Soaring Through the Pages”
Open Letters Review, May 2, 2019, “American Eagle: A Visual History of Our National Emblem by Preston Cook
Minnesota History, Spring 2019, “News & Notes”
Rochester Post Bulletin, April 8, 2019, “New Book Shows Off National Eagle Center Collection”
Wabasha County Herald, December 26, 2018, “The Year in Review: $8 Million from State Tops Wabasha’s, and Herald’s, Year”
Rochester Post Bulletin, June 20, 2018, “Exhibit Brings Eagle Center, Marine Art Museum Under Eagles’ Wings”
Winona Daily News, June 7, 2018, “Portion of World’s Largest Eagle Art Collection on Display at Minnesota Marine Art Museum, National Eagle Center”
Wabasha County Herald, June 6, 2018, “$8 Million for Wabasha!”
Winona Post, June 4, 2018, “Big Week for Eagle Center Collection”
Minneapolis Star-Tribune, June 16, 2017, “San Francisco Real Estate Mogul Lands in Wabasha with Colossal Eagle Art Collection”
Wingspan, May 2016, “You Can’t Have Too Many Eagles: An Interview with Preston Cook”
Winona Post, May 16, 2016, “Eagle Center Lands Collector’s Trove”
Wabasha County Herald, December 30, 2015, “The Year in Review: Landmark Donation to Eagle Center Tops Year’s News Stories”
Wabasha County Herald, November 4, 2015, “Wabasha Is the Right Place”
Marin Independent Journal, July 3, 2011, “Eagle-Eyed Collector”
Ephemera News, Spring 2009, “You Can’t Have Too Many Eagles”
Upcoming Events
Preston Cook is available for speaking engagements. Please contact us to inquire.
Previous Events
Saturday, October 12, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Twin Cities Book Festival
Minnesota State Fairgrounds
Preston Cook will be in the National Eagle Center booth signing copies of his new book, American Eagle.Thursday, October 3, 2019
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New England Independent Booksellers Association Conference (not open to the public)
Rhode Island Convention Center
Preston Cook will be signing copies of American Eagle for the New England booksellers.Sunday, August 18, 2019
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
National Eagle Center
“Soaring Higher Together”
30th Anniversary Celebration
50 Pembroke Avenue
Wabasha, MN 55981
Preston Cook will be signing copies of his new book, American Eagle.Wednesday, June 5, 2019
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Magers & Quinn Booksellers
3038 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Preston Cook will be doing a slideshow presentation and book signing.Saturday, May 25, 2019
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
800 Riverview Dr.
Winona, MN 55987
Preston Cook will be signing copies of his new book, American Eagle.Saturday, April 27, 2019
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Taste of Wabasha
National Eagle Center
50 Pembroke Avenue
Wabasha, MN 55981
Preston Cook will be signing copies of his new book, American Eagle.Saturday, April 27, 2019
2:00-3:00 p.m.
National Eagle Center
50 Pembroke Avenue
Wabasha, MN 55981
Preston Cook will be doing a gallery talk and signing copies of his new book, American Eagle.Thursday, April 25, 2019
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Wabasha Public Library
168 Allegheny Ave.
Wabasha, MN 55981
Preston Cook will discuss how his eagle collection was inspired by the movie A Thousand Clowns. The movie will be shown at 6:30 p.m. After the movie, Preston will sign copies of his book.