All the Buildings in Los Angeles

All the Buildings in Los Angeles Synopsis

From Griffith Observatory and the Getty Museum to the Hollywood Bowl and Rodeo Drive, All the Buildings in Los Angeles allows readers to experience the sun-kissed pleasures of Los Angeles without having to deal with its famously terrible traffic. James Gulliver Hancock's unique and charming drawings capture the city as it is today, including classic landmarks like Grauman's Chinese Theater and the Capital Records Building, as well as newer favorites like the Broad contemporary art museum and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Cultural musings, accessible histories, anecdotes, and informative details accompany the illustrations throughout, making this volume truly as practical as it is beautiful. The careful artistry, insider's musings, and approachable read-ability-both visually and texturally-in this book are sure to appeal to readers of all stripes.

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