The book looks like it might just be a decorative coffee table item, but the content belies that impression. The pop-ups are fun and attractive, but the real story is in the choice of objects and the writing. The selections speak to the myth of California that was consciously created by early explorers, developers, and movie moguls but became its own reality as people migrated to the state ready to play the roles the myth-makers created for them. In exposing the history through objects and some remarkable writing by such as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Carolyn See, Graham Nash, Alice Waters, Terry Gilliam, and Richard Rodriguez, the pre-mythic history and the development of a true California culture emerges...one in which the tinsel is a little tarnished around the edges, but glows as brightly as ever with its own special light.

Having read most of the books published re: celeb grave hunting, I can easily say this is the very best. Mr. Ellenberger has managed to consolidate all the positives contained in the books that have preceded this one, added additional information and new entries, and has come up with the ultimate grave hunting guide for the Los Angeles area. He has clearly researched and verified his information and relied on additional information supplied by various knowledgeable contributors. Information includes dates and locations of birth and death, grave location (cemetery, section and plot numbers), cause of death, and identifiable screen role(s). The only possible shortcomings are lack of cemetery maps and pictures of the deceased, and these are probably due to the high publishing costs associated with these features. The one thing that I really liked was the addition of many fine actors who never attained star status such as Harry Davenport and Sara Allgood. This is absolutely great for all diehard movie fans out there.

I read this book several years ago and found it quite enjoyable. I like to read about baseball pennant races and this one was an unforgettable one. Very thorough and readable!

dog owners in los angeles, listen up! this is the most comprehensive and readable guide to dog services i have ever seen. the book is well organized and easy to navigate and covers all of the bases. a no nonsence approach that gives you all the information you will need as a first time dog owner or a seasoned veteran who is just looking for new resources. i can't recommend it highly enough! buy it now - your pooch will thank you.

I grew up in Chicago but haven't been back for 20 years. So, when I was assigned to Chicago to open a new business, I bought a few guides, this was one of them. While not intended to be an absolutely complete guidebook (ala the Fodors gold series) it does a good job of listing the top restaurants (by cuisine), top hotels (by price) top entertainment spots (by type) and top 25 sights to see. I especially liked the brevity of this feature because it helped me focus on the most important museums , entertainment and other features of the city. Every listing has a location, nearest mass transit stop, and map coordinates that match the city map that is included with the package. If you're looking for a simple but very useful guide, this is the one.

What a thoughtful book. Great photographs, writing, and design. I was very moved by the way the book portrayed the thoughts and experiences of the artists who worked on the project. The world needs more events like this, projects that bring out the best in us all. Hats off to Los Angeles, the developers of the project, the artists, the authors, and to the angels

I have read many books on this subject. This is the first book I have been excited about. It is concise and simple. The prayers are beautiful and short. With a bussy schedule, this book gave me the tools I needed to go on. I am truly hopeful about the future. I now feel the presence of these heavenly companions. I hope you do too. My friends know that reading is not one of my hobbies, but since I was so enthusiastic about this one they got online to buy it.

I would think that an illustrator of children's books who is advertising his services would include at least one sample of his work in a web page like this. I'm an author looking for an illustator, but I cannot afford the time or money to buy books just to see whether I like the artwork.

This book, like most of Don Pendleton's best work, starts out with action and ends with action. Bullets destroy bodies and buildings, and women destroy relationships and men. The main character is a detective who decides to take the case of a young lady who is murdered upon her departure. It leads him through love, life, and death as he attempts to figure out who is killing young ladies. This book is very enjoyable and extremely thrill-seeking

These stories give a glimpse of Jewish Holocaust victims who were fortunate enough to escape and what became of them. The oral histories in this book are not at all dull, but almost like watching a short movie for each one because there is so much drama in what they went through. All eventually came to Los Angeles which gives the reader a glimpse of what it was like to be an immigrant in L.A. during World War II.