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9783836556033 3836556030 Rise and sprawl: A pictorial history of the City of Angels From the first known photograph taken in Los Angeles to its most recent sweeping vistas, this photographic tribute to the City of Angels provides a fascinating journey through the city scultural, political, industrial, and sociological history. Now available in a popular Reader's Edition, the book traces the city s development from the1880s real estate boom, through the early days of Hollywood and the urban sprawl of the late 20th century, right up to the present day.The city s pop cultural movements, itsmusic, surfing, health food fads, gangs, andhot rodsare included, as are its notorious crimes and criminals. Events that made world news includingtwo Olympics, Bobby Kennedy s assassination, and the Rodney King riots reveal a city of many dimensions. Hollywood and itscelebritiesare showcased along with many other notable residents, personalities, architects, artists, and musicians.Featuring hundreds of recently discovered images including those ofJulius Shulman, Garry Winogrand, William Claxtonas well as essays by renowned California historian Kevin Starr and Los Angeles literature expert David L. Ulin, this is an unparalleled tribute to LA, in all its glory and its grit. About the Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing.Bibliotheca Universalisbrings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.Bookworm s delight never bore, always excite Text in English, French, and German "