A Home for Justice: The Storied Spaces of the Supreme Court of the United States

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By Matthew Hofstedt and Clare Cushman

Foreword by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. 

Dazzling new photo book shows off the Supreme Court Building’s many delights through the expert eyes of its curator, Matthew Hofstedt. The narrative reads like a walking tour, beginning at the front plaza, winding through the glorious and functional interiors, and ending at the often-overlooked west side.

The book features new photography by staff photographers Fred Schilling and Katie Ricks, whose images document the spaces inside the Supreme Court Building with a genuine artistic eye. Rather than staged shots, the book captures the building as it is. As Hofstedt explains, the goal is “to provide a glimpse of the rooms where the Court does its work while allowing the beauty of the architecture to speak for itself”—showing how architect Cass Gilbert’s majestic design from the 1930s continues to support the building’s function as a working courthouse.

Readers get a rare look into rooms closed to the public, including the conference room, the justices’ chambers, and the spaces where lawyers prepare to argue their cases. Even the public areas appear fresh, as the book highlights details and angles rarely noticed.