Written by Justin Eisinger, Illustrated by Cryssy Cheung
How’d They Make That?! Incredible Stadiums
(Chronicle Books, October 2026)
A colossal compendium that explores the most stellar stadiums from around the world!
From ancient Rome’s Colosseum to a floating soccer field in Singapore to the Astrodome in Houston (nicknamed the Eighth Wonder of the World), stadiums are an eyeful and so much more! But where do these iconic structures come from? They certainly don’t just happen overnight. Who decides what they look like? And just how do they get built?
In this oversized book packed with fun facts and vibrant illustrations, readers will learn how we went from gathering near caves for wrestling matches to watching sports and concerts with thousands of other fans in enormous amphitheaters. And find out fascinating secrets like:
- How many pounds of popcorn are consumed during a baseball game
- How arenas prepare for a “super flush” (when all the toilets flush at once)
- Where to find the largest scoreboard in the world
- How sports are broadcast live
- What stadium staff need to do to help fans have amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experiences
- And much more.
Open the walls, raise the roof, explore usually-off-limits hallways, and peer back in time to uncover all there is to know about stadiumsâand exactly how they get made!
Justin Eisinger is a critically-acclaimed author and editor who has worked with some of the worldâs most beloved
entertainment brands as well as groundbreaking graphic nonfiction. After They Called Us Enemy and It Rhymes with Takei, look for his forthcoming illustrated nonfiction childrenâs series from Chronicle Books. When not writing, Eisinger can be found in Ohio on his rollerblades or spending time with his wife and dogs.
Cryssy Cheung is a Chinese-American artist, art director, illustrator, and designer. She’s worked on projects ranging from film and TV posters and campaigns for clients like Marvel, Disney, and Viacom to illustrating a full book for the Vincent Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam (with Insight Editions). Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators, Clios, AI-AP, Promax, and more.