Unprecedented: The Election That Changed Everything

The first book from CNN Politics documents an extraordinary race for the White House, in which an unusual cast of characters upends the political system in an attempt to win support in two competing Americas—with disparate beliefs, fears and hopes for the future. It is a must-have keepsake of one of the most exciting elections of all time.

Full of drama and derision, the 2016 presidential election is playing out against a high-stakes backdrop of war, terrorism, economic anxiety and the sudden death of a Supreme Court justice. Almost any outcome will be unprecedented, whether voters elect the first woman president, a blustery billionaire who breaks all the rules or a candidate who emerges from a contested GOP convention.

Voters—angered by economic and cultural changes, clamoring for authenticity—have thronged to the campaigns of nontraditional candidates in both parties. With insults, vulgarity and an audacious, personality-driven campaign, Donald Trump has ripped up the age-old political playbook, captivated rank-and-file Republicans and unnerved party leaders amid threats of a brokered convention or even a third-party candidacy. The Grand Old Party is struggling to survive. And despite an unparalleled level of experience and preparation, Hillary Clinton is grappling with a strong primary challenge from an unlikely insurgent on her second quest to shatter the most stubborn glass ceiling of all.

After the polls close, CNN’s most in-depth reporting can be revealed in Madame President/Mr. President (final title to be determined), divulging behind-the-scenes secrets and stories from the campaign trail, and shedding light on how the ultimate victor triumphed. Filled with you-are-there reporting, beautiful photojournalism and insightful infographics, CNN's account will let you hold history in your hands.