Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect朱莉娅摩根：开创性建筑师的亲密传记

This new biography—featuring over 150 archival images and full-color photographs printed throughout—introduces Julia Morgan as both a pioneering architect and a captivating individual.

Julia Morgan was a lifelong trailblazer. She was the first woman admitted to study architecture at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the first licensed to practice architecture in California. Over the first half of the 20th century, she left an indelible mark on the American West. Of her remarkable 700 creations, the most iconic is Hearst Castle. Morgan spent thirty years constructing this opulent estate on the California coast for the newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst—forging a lifelong friendship and creative partnership with him. Together, they built a spectacular and unequalled residence that once hosted the biggest stars of Hollywood’s golden age, and that now welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

This compelling biography draws on interviews, letters, and Morgan’s diaries, including never-before-seen reflections on faith, art, and her life experiences. Morgan’s friendship with Hearst, her passion for California’s landscape, her struggles with familial dementia, and her devotion to architecture reveal her to have been a singularly brilliant and determined artist.

PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED CONTENT: Victoria Kastner has spent years compiling photographs, interviews, letters, drawings, and diaries—including material never published before—to create the first truly comprehensive portrait of this amazing woman.

OVER 150 PHOTOGRAPHS: This book features over 150 photographs, printed throughout the text. These include both fascinating archival images and beautiful, full-color contemporary shots of Morgan’s buildings.

INSPIRING STORY: By exploring both Morgan’s work and her life, Kastner weaves a captivating tale about courage, vision, and resilience. Julia Morgan forged a path for herself against the odds, and her story will inspire contemporary women and creatives.

ARCHITECTURAL ICON: Julia Morgan created 700 buildings during her career, from hotels to churches to private homes. Born in San Francisco and trained in Paris, she developed a distinctive aesthetic that now defines certain regions of California. But only in the last twenty years has her contribution to architecture been fully recognized and celebrated. In 2014, the American Institute of Architects’ posthumously awarded her its Gold Medal; she was the first female recipient.

Perfect for:

• History buffs
• Students, enthusiasts, and professional architects
• Aspiring creatives in all fields
• Feminists seeking role models
• Visitors to Hearst Castle and Morgan’s other buildings
• Californians and visitors to California

这本新传记包含 150 多张档案图像和全幅印刷的全彩照片，将 Julia Morgan 介绍为一位开创性的建筑师和一个迷人的个人。

朱莉娅摩根是一位终生的开拓者。她是第一位获准在巴黎高​​等美术学院学习建筑的女性，也是第一位在加州获得建筑实践许可的女性。20世纪上半叶，她在美国西部留下了不可磨灭的印记。在她非凡的 700 件作品中，最具标志性的是赫氏古堡。摩根花了 30 年时间在加利福尼亚海岸为报业大亨威廉·伦道夫·赫斯特建造了这座富丽堂皇的庄园——与他建立了终生的友谊和创造性的伙伴关系。他们一起建造了一座壮观而无与伦比的住宅，曾经接待过好莱坞黄金时代的巨星，现在每年都会迎来数十万游客。

这本引人入胜的传记借鉴了采访、信件和摩根的日记，包括对信仰、艺术和她的生活经历的前所未有的反思。摩根与赫斯特的友谊、她对加利福尼亚风景的热情、她与家族性痴呆症的斗争以及她对建筑的热爱表明她是一位非常聪明和坚定的艺术家。

以前未发表的内容：维多利亚·卡斯特纳多年来一直在汇编照片、采访、信件、绘画和日记——包括以前从未发表过的材料——以创作出这位了不起的女性的第一幅真正全面的肖像。

超过 150 张照片：这本书包含 150 多张照片，印刷在整个文本中。其中包括迷人的档案图像和摩根建筑的美丽全彩当代照片。

鼓舞人心的故事：通过探索摩根的工作和生活，卡斯特纳编织了一个关于勇气、远见和韧性的迷人故事。朱莉娅·摩根为自己开辟了一条克服困难的道路，她的故事将激励当代女性和创意人士。

建筑偶像：朱莉娅·摩根在她的职业生涯中创造了 700 座建筑，从酒店到教堂再到私人住宅。她出生于旧金山并在巴黎接受培训，形成了一种独特的美学，现在定义了加利福尼亚的某些地区。但只有在过去的二十年里，她对建筑的贡献才得到充分认可和庆祝。2014年，美国建筑师协会追授她金奖；她是第一位女性接受者。

适合：

• 历史爱好者
• 学生、爱好者和专业建筑师
• 在各个领域有抱负的创意人士
• 寻求榜样的女权主义者
• 赫斯特城堡和摩根其他建筑的
游客 • 加州人和加州游客