Julia Morgan (Pb): Architect of Beauty

By Mark Anthony Wilson

Book Overview

Julia Morgan, America's first truly independent female architect, created over 700 buildings across California and beyond--outproducing even Frank Lloyd Wright during her five-decade career that left a remarkable legacy of landmark structures.

Julia Morgan, America's first truly independent female architect, left a legacy of more than 700 buildings, many of which are now designated landmarks, in cities throughout California, as well as in Hawaii, Utah, and Illinois. Her work spanned five decades, and the total of her commissions was greater than any other major American architect, including Frank Lloyd Wright. This book tells the remarkable story of this architectural pioneer, and features text, drawings, and photographs of the many buildings that still exist.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1423636546
• ISBN13: 9781423636540
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 16 years and up