Bibliograph

Julia Morgan, an intimate biography of the trailblazing architect, by Victoria Kastner ; with photography by Alexander Vertikoff

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Julia Morgan, an intimate biography of the trailblazing architect, by Victoria Kastner ; with photography by Alexander Vertikoff

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

plansportraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Julia Morgan

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Victoria Kastner ; with photography by Alexander Vertikoff

Sub title

an intimate biography of the trailblazing architect

Summary

This compelling biography draws on interviews, letters, and Morgan's recently discovered diaries, including never-before-seen reflections on faith, art, and her life experiences. A soft-spoken woman of slight stature, Morgan could nonetheless command and inspire. Her friendship with Hearst, her passion for California's landscape, her struggles with familial dementia, and her devotion to architectural reveal her to have been a singularly brilliant and determined artist. With over 100 archival images and full-color photographs throughout, this biography invites readers to encounter for the first time both the pioneering architect and the captivating individual, Julia Morgan

Table Of Contents

Glimpsing the future -- A California childhood -- Setting a course -- Really mine now -- Making a name -- Running the office -- A little something -- A widening scope -- Descending fortunes -- Out from the shadows

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