William Randolph Hearst's dazzling "castle" at San Simeon, California, is famous world round, yet only the aficionado can name Julia Morgan as the architect who built it. For more than thirty years she worked with Hearst in a rare collaboration, creating not only his art-filled hilltop palace but also a fairytale Bavarian "village" known as Wyntoon and many other commercial and domestic structures. Yet the Hearst commissions, notable as they are, are not Morgan's only claim to fame. Given the sweep of Morgan's ...
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William Randolph Hearst's dazzling "castle" at San Simeon, California, is famous world round, yet only the aficionado can name Julia Morgan as the architect who built it. For more than thirty years she worked with Hearst in a rare collaboration, creating not only his art-filled hilltop palace but also a fairytale Bavarian "village" known as Wyntoon and many other commercial and domestic structures. Yet the Hearst commissions, notable as they are, are not Morgan's only claim to fame. Given the sweep of Morgan's accomplishments, it is astonishing that this is the first substantial book ever devoted to her career. Painstakingly researched for more than a decade by Sarah Holmes Boutelle, founder of the Julia Morgan Association, this handsome volume lovingly document's Morgan's life and work. This is a remarkable book celebrating the achievements of a remarkable woman.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED on title page by Sara Holmes Boutelle. Tight, clean and crisp. An excellent copy with dustjacket protected in a new Mylar cover. No remainder mark. Not price clipped. Not ex-library..; 4to; 271 pages; Signed by Author.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Fine. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. 2nd Printing. Fine no markings or noticeable wear-looks bright and about new. Lots of plans and illustrations and photos, history and etc through-out.
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Very good + Edited by Nancy Grub. Introduction by the author. 4to. Glossy illustrated wrappers, with French flaps. 271 pages, with Notes, List of Buildings by Julia Morgan, Selected Bibliography, and Index. With color and b/w photographic images, illustrations, and plans. Color photography by Richard Barnes. Name on Front Free End Paper. No remainder marks, or marks to text. Very slight edge wear, else Fine. The first printing of the 1995 revised and updated edition. Due to size and weight, international shipping at cost.