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by Robert Landau (Author), Alan Hess (Contribution by)
Art Deco Los Angles is a stunning photographic tour through one of the most glamourous architectural eras of the City of Angels. From the iconic Hollywood Bowl, where the world's biggest acts dazzle under the evening sky, to the majestic Wiltern Theater, a timeless beacon of architectural grandeur, each photograph encapsulates the essence of Art Deco glamour. With meticulous attention to detail and an artist's eye for composition, Robert Landau captures the essence of a golden age, inviting you to experience the magic of Art Deco Los Angeles like never before.
Author Biography
Robert Landau is a photographer and author of several visual books, including the internationally acclaimed Rock 'n' Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip. His photographs have been shown all over the world. A native Angeleno, his take on L.A. is distinctively passionate and journalistic.
Alan Hess is author of twenty books on Modern architecture including the landmark Googie: Fifties Coffee Shop Architecture in 1985. His other subjects include Oscar Niemeyer, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ranch houses, Las Vegas, and Palm Springs. He serves on the California Historical Resources Commission, and the Preserve Orange County and Palm Springs Modernism Week boards. Buildings he's landmarked include CBS Television City, Bullock's Pasadena, Norm's La Cienega, and the nation's oldest McDonald's stand. He's received the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Honor Award, Docomomo/US's Award of Excellence, and the Los Angeles Conservancy's President's Award.
