Graffiti L.A.: Street and Art
Long before graffiti was adopted as the visual expression of hip-hop culture in the 1980s, Chicano gang members in East Los Angeles had been developing stylized calligraphy and writing on walls. "Cholo" (gangster) scripts became the first distinctive letter forms to evolve in the modern vernacular tradition of graffiti writing. Today Los Angeles writers of diverse backgrounds draw from a unique confluence of cultures that has led to regionally distinctive styles.
"Graffiti L.A." provides a comprehensive and visual history of graffiti in Los Angeles, dating back to the 1930s, as well as an in-depth examination of the myriad styles and techniques used by writers today. Complementing the main text, interviews with L.A.s most prolific and infamous writers provide insight into the lives of these fugitive artists. Essential to the understanding of the development of the graffiti movement, this book will be an invaluable source to graffiti fans around the world.
City of Angels: In and Around Los Angeles by Julie Jaskol, ISBN 0525462147
Here is Los Angeles in all its many forms and guises, beautifully illustrated by the acclaimed collage artist Elisa Kleven, a Los Angeles native, and narrated by Los Angeles journalists Julie Jaskol and Brian Lewis.
From Hollywood and the La Brea Tar Pits to Watts Towers and Griffith Park, twenty sites of interest are explored in whimsically detailed pictures and thoughtful, easy-to-read text. Packed with people and places to look at and pore over, this entertaining book shows the many sides of Los Angeles beyond its unique glamour as the capital of the movie industry. Readers will come away with an appreciation of the city's long and changing history, its varied ethnic groups, and its diverse, colorful neighborhoods. A map, introductory essay, and further Los Angeles facts round out the tour.
Altogether this is a gorgeous, informative look at one of this country's most challenging, complex cities.
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Gang Tapes (Full Frame)
A family on vacation in LA is car jacked, their camcorder is stolen, providing a bird's eye view of life on the street in Los Angeles.
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Dead Circus by John Kaye, ISBN 0802140173
Kaye's two novels have established him as one of today's most stunning chroniclers of Los Angeles. Of "The Dead Circus, " David Ebershoff wrote in the "Los Angeles Times Book Review, " "The reader is compelled to turn the page . . . Once the novel's momentum takes hold, [its] pursuit becomes ours.
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Race, Media, and the Crisis of Civil Society: From Watts to Rodney King by Ronald N. Jacobs, ISBN 0521625785
Since the early nineteenth century, African-Americans have turned to Black newspapers to monitor the mainstream media and to develop alternative interpretations of public events. Ronald Jacobs tells the stories of these newspapers--in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles--for the first time, comparing African-American and "mainstream" media coverage of racial crises such as the Watts riot, the beating of Rodney King, the Los Angeles uprisings and the O. J. Simpson trial. In an engaging yet scholarly style, Jacobs shows us why a strong African-American press is still needed today.
Race, Media, and the Crisis of Civil Society: From Watts to Rodney King by Ronald N. Jacobs, ISBN 0521625785
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Film and Television Locations: A State by State Guidebook to Moviemaking Sites, Excluding Los Angeles by Doug Gelbert, ISBN 0786412933
It is often said that the greater Los Angeles area is the largest movie set in the world. Film and television series filming sites are, however, located all over the United States. This guidebook documents over 1500 locations where 1,106 movies and 48 television series have been filmed. Arranged by state and then alphabetically by movie title, each entry includes the year of release, the two main stars, a plot line and a description of the location. Filming sites located in Los Angeles are excluded. All sites are accessible to the public. The indexes make it possible to quickly locate a favorite star, favorite movie or favorite location.
Film and Television Locations: A State by State Guidebook to Moviemaking Sites, Excluding Los Angeles by Doug Gelbert, ISBN 0786412933
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Only in Los Angeles
9 x 12 112 pgs approx. 140 color photos Only in Los Angeles celebrates one of the most diverse and lively metro areas in the world. This full-color celebration showcases the many neighborhoods, people, and cultures that define the City of Angels. Coverage includes downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills; Chinatown, Koreatown, and Little Tokyo; beach communities from Malibu to the OC, including Santa Monica and Venice; and the many wilderness areas around this sprawling metropolis, such as the San Gabriel and Santa Monica mountains and Catalina Island.
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Slouching Toward NIRVana: New Poems
"Slouching Toward Nirvana" is the third of five new books of unpublished poems from the late, great Charles Bukowski, "the uncrowned poet laureate of Los Angeles."--"Los Angeles Times.
Slouching Toward NIRVana: New Poems
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Dead Circus by John Kaye, ISBN 0802140173
Kaye's two novels have established him as one of today's most stunning chroniclers of Los Angeles. Of "The Dead Circus, " David Ebershoff wrote in the "Los Angeles Times Book Review, " "The reader is compelled to turn the page . . . Once the novel's momentum takes hold, [its] pursuit becomes ours.
Dead Circus by John Kaye, ISBN 0802140173
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Euro-Pro Shark Steam-in-a-Bottle Steam Cleaner
This powerful steam cleaner uses pressurized steam from ordinary tap water to remove tough grease, dirt, and grime from household surfaces. Clean without using solutions or chemicals Steam power is ideal for cleaning and deodorizing kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, counter tops, patio furniture, barbecue grills and more Also functions as a garment steamer Lightweight and portable Heats quickly Convenient attachments make it possible to clean nooks and crannies in hard-to-reach places Attachments...
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Seaside Stripe Slipcover (Sofa)
Reminiscent of cool ocean breezes and beach house summers, this Seaside Stripe Slipcover is the perfect way to update and protect your chair, loveseat, or sofa. Made of 100-percent cotton Versatile crisp stripes pattern Available in your choice of a Cinnabar or Cosmic Blue motif Straight skirt design No-tie wrap construction Perfect for protecting furniture from pets and children Conveniently machine washable Dimensions (from arm to arm): Chair: 32 inches to 43 inches Loveseat: 58 inches...
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Furniture Moldings: Full-Size Selections of Molded Details on English Furniture from 1571 to 1820 by E. J. Warne, ISBN 0941936333
A collection of 140 plates of English furniture moldings with line drawings. A fine reference book for cabinetmakers, designers, and restorers.
Furniture Moldings: Full-Size Selections of Molded Details on English Furniture from 1571 to 1820 by E. J. Warne, ISBN 0941936333
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Ivory Leather Sofa and 2 Chairs Set
Smooth modern design and careful construction make the Ivory Leather Sofa and Two Chairs Set a smart home or office decor choice. Set includes one sofa and two chairs Constructed with a sturdy hardwood frame Upholstered in durable leather in a versatile ivory hue Corner-blocked stress points Sinuous 9-gauge steel spring seat and back suspension Foam seating double-wrapped in bonded fiber (2 lb.) Attached seat and back cushions Arrives via White-Glove Delivery* Dimensions: Sofa: 35 inches...
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