Julia Morgan

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.