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For over sixty years, observers and architectural enthusiasts have admired Harry Gesner's distinctive homes in Southern California. His creations include a mountaintop house above Malibu, a cliffside residence, and another nestled on the grounds of the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Gesner, a maverick architect, was drawn to challenging sites that demanded innovative architecture and living spaces. This exploration of his work reveals twelve intriguing homes in the Los Angeles area, featuring stunning photographs by Jurgen Nogai. The book encompasses a wide range of materials, including archival photographs, documents, and a rich collection of Gesner's design drawings, blueprints, and floor plans, tracing his career from 1945 to the present. In a region known for its Modern architecture, Gesner's unique designs stand apart from conventional modernism. His approach is deeply influenced by the landscape and the insights gained from sketching on pristine sites. Growing up in Southern California, his sculptural designs reflect a vision of an almost primeval California, shaped by his parents' memories of a less developed paradise. Though a Modernist, his romantic and idealistic nature has led to his remarkable work being overlooked—until now.