Georgia O'Keeffe, a Private Friendship, Part I (Hardcover)

In this first volume (two are planned), Reily describes O'Keeffe's (1887-1986) early years and formative influences, how she defied the conventions of her time to become an artist, and what led her to migrate from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin to the deserts of Texas and New Mexico. This was all before Reily met her in 1946. Thoroughly researched and referenced, the book includes anecdotes and excerpts from letters as well as b&w photos of the artist and colleagues and some homes, and line-drawn maps. Annotation 2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)