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This event is part of our Book Talk series, where we hear from acclaimed authors who discuss their books in their own words. Get a glimpse into their work and process, and stick around for a lively Q&A.
Victoria Kastner, former Hearst Castle historian and acclaimed author, probes the remarkable life of Julia Morgan – the first woman admitted to Paris’s prestigious École des Beaux-Arts and California’s first licensed female architect. Drawing from her groundbreaking new biography, Kastner reveals the extraordinary woman behind 700 architectural masterpieces, including the legendary Hearst Castle, and paints an intimate portrait of one of America’s most prolific architects.
Join us for an illuminating talk as Kastner shares how she drew upon previously unpublished interviews, letters, and Morgan’s personal diaries to weave a captivating tale about courage, vision, and resilience that reveals in fascinating detail how Morgan’s friendship with William Randolph Hearst, struggles with familial dementia, and devotion to architecture changed the California coast, and the field of architecture itself.
Tickets: $15 General | $10 Book Club and Museum Members | $5 Students
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Victoria Kastner served as the official historian for Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California for over 30 years. She has authored several definitive books about the castle, including “Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House” and “Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect.” Her work combines meticulous historical research with architectural and social history analysis, drawing on her unprecedented access to original documents and architectural plans during her tenure. In addition to her scholarly pursuits, Kastner is a former commercial baker and a longtime vocalist. Her current research interests have expanded to include the musical compositions and singing career of Fred Astaire.
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