About the Author
Steven Ujifusa is a writer and historical consultant living in Philadelphia. He is currently working on his first book, tentatively titled The Ideal Ship: William Francis Gibbs and his Quest for the SS United States, which will be published by Twelve Books in 2011. The book will recount the now-forgotten story of America’s greatest naval architect and the magnificent ocean liner — the fastest, safest, and most beautiful ever built — that he devoted his life to designing and building, against the backdrop of the politics, culture, society, and enterprise of mid-20th century America. Steven has written numerous articles on urban planning and historic preservation for PlanPhilly.com, a website run by the University of Pennsylvania. He has also done consulting work for the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Records.
A native of Chappaqua, New York, Steven received his undergraduate degree in history from Harvard University and his masters in historic preservation and real estate development from the University of Pennsylvania. When he is not writing, Steven enjoys singing, photography, rowing on the Schuylkill River, and travel. He also serves on the board of the SS United States Conservancy, a national nonprofit dedicated to saving the great ship and preserving her historical legacy.
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