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Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A: Getty Publications, 1986. Soft Cover. Very Good. Minor edge wear. Minor scuffs. . ISBN: 0892360844. Book.

This is a 1999 Ed. book in VG condition. The cover to this book is worn. There are closed tears to the head and tail of the spine. There is light edge wear. The internal pages are clean and the binding is tight. This would make an interesting read.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Featuring stunning color photographs throughout, this beautifully illustrated volume takes readers on a visual tour through Los Angeles's iconic Getty Center and Gardens. Designed for the Getty's visiting public, this handsome gift book distills highlights of the existing Seeing the Getty Center and Seeing the Getty Gardens souvenir volumes to provide a visual tour of the Getty Center, from the masterpieces in the galleries to the iconic architecture to the breathtaking gardens. Dazzling details from the J. Paul Getty Museums collections are combined with unforgettable views of the site, including the outdoor sculpture, close-ups of the diverse plants and flowers in the gardens, plays of light and shadow on the travertine exterior, the ocean and Los Angeles skyline, and a stunning view of the Center at sunset. Also available in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, and German, this English edition provides a memento for guests and an inspiring introduction for those who have yet to visit the Getty Center. Featuring stunning color photographs throughout, this beautifully illustrated volume takes readers on a visual tour through Los Angeles's iconic Getty Center and Gardens. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Wonderful glossy print of the development of Los Angeles from Pueblo days. A wonderful look into the heriitage of the city , the cultural development and influences. Wonderful photo presentations. Excellent condition.

hardcover. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 2nd printing. ex library with the usual markings, written to be accessible and interesting to curators, art historians, and painters as well as conservators.

Softbound. Condizione: Very Good. Quarto, glossy illustrated paper covers, xii, internal wraps around the facsimile reproducing the covers in facsimile, 24 pp., color illustrations throughout, inside covers also printed and reproduced here. Edited by Arnold J. Band. Introduction by Nancy Perloff. "This edition offers not only a facsimile of Lissitzky's lively original, including the rarely seen wraparound cover, but also an introduction to its cultural and artistic contexts, sections on its imagery and polyglot vocabulary, a new English translation of the song from Lissitzky's Yiddish, and lyrics set to music." (From the rear cover.) The high point of Lissitzky's specifically Jewishly oriented work. What is most notable about this body of work is the attraction that Lissitzky had for what was pleasurable in Jewish observance and practice. In addition to the cover illustrations there is a full page color illustration for each of the twelve verses of "Had Gadya," the giddy, rauchous, silly and mystical song that concludes most Haggadot and Seders. …

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. This beloved picture bookfirst published in 1946gives a colorful glimpse of the Christmas traditions on Olvera Street, a Latino neighborhood in downtown Los Angeles. This Caldecott Honor book from beloved children's book author Leo Politi, originally published in 1946, is set on Olvera Street, the site of Los Angeles's original Latino settlement, which is still very much as it once wasa busy and colorful melange of small artisan shops, restaurants, and strolling musicians. Pedro tells of the community's Christmas tradition of the posada, a procession that reenacts Mary and Joseph's pilgrimage to Bethlehem, and of the pinata, a papier-mache vessel filled with toys that children break open at the posada's end. Pedro hopes to find a music box among the toys that will spill out of the pinata. But first, he is asked to don the red wings of an angel and lead the procession. Because he not only is costumed like an angel but also sings like one, he is also asked to lead the chorus in the traditional posada song. Music and lyrics for the song are included so that children may create their own posada pageant. Ages six and up. Tells of Olvera Street's, the site of Los Angeles' original Latino settlement, Christmas tradition of the 'posada', a procession that re-enacts Mary and Joseph's pilgrimage to Bethlehem, and of the 'pinata', a papier-mache vessel filled with toys that children break open at the Posada's end. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Song of the Swallows, which won the Caldecott Medal when it was first published in 1948, was written and illustrated by Leo Politi, one of Los Angeles most beloved artists.It tells the famous story of the yearly return of the swallows to the Mission San Juan Capistrano through the eyes of a small child. Julian, the bell ringer of the Mission, tells Juan, a young boy who also lives at the Mission, the story of the swallows and howwithout anyone really knowing why or howthey return each year from their winter home in South America to San Juan Capistrano in California. Thrilled by the story, Juan makes his own small garden in the hope that at least one family of swallows will nest there when they return.This delightful book also includes the music and lyrics for La Golondrina, a song about the swallows that Politi composed himself, and Spanish phrases are sprinkled throughout the story. This book provides a delightful introduction for young children Californias centuries-old Latino heritage and Mission culture. Tells the story of the yearly return of the swallows to the Mission San Juan Capistrano through the eyes of a small child, Julian, the bell ringer of the Mission. This book includes the music and lyrics for "La Golondrina", a song about the swallows that the author composed himself. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 112 pages profusely illustrated in B&W and color, 7 1/2" x 9 1/4", softcover, (previous owner's signature, a bit of yellowing on edges of pages).

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. From the costly velvets and furs worn by kings to the undyed wools and rough linens of the peasantry, the clothing worn by the various classes in the Middle Ages played an integral role in medieval society. In addition to providing clues to status, profession, and/or geographic origin, textiles were a crucial element in the economies of many countries and cities. Much of what is known about medieval fashion is gleaned from the pages of manuscripts, which serve as a rich source of imagery. This volume provides a detailed look at both the actual fabrics and composition of medieval clothing as well as the periods attitude toward fashion through an exploration of illuminated manuscripts in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. The last portion of the book is dedicated to the depiction of clothing in biblical times and the ancient world as seen through a medieval lens. Throughout, excerpts from literary sources of the period help shed light on the perceived role and function of fashion in daily life. "A sumptuously illustrated compact volume which uses full colour images and the accented gold of illuminated manuscripts to full advantage. . . . [This book] tantalises the reader through the well written text and accompanying illustrations."-European Review of History Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Luciana Jacobelli. Gladiators at Pompeii, Getty Publications, Los Angeles, 2003. Hardcover; published without jacket. Condition: fine. Slight bump tail of spine; else, as new. Octavo; 128 pp. Cover illustration shows a terra cotta relief of gladiator fighting against wild animals (venatio). Text divided into two parts: Part One discusses "The Institution of Gladiatorial Combat" within Roman culture, including various types of gladiators, their training, and architecture of amphitheaters; Part Two examines "The Spectacles at Pompeii," including evidence of the gladiators located at the training facility there, their arms, the Pompeian amphitheater, and publicity for the spectacles. Volume abundantly illustrated with color and b/w photos, drawings and paintings, plans of buildings, images of armor, graffiti, etc. Text in English.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Illustrator Kaz Rowe's graphic biography Liberated: The Radical Art and Life of Claude Cahun, reveals how the creative and courageous Surrealist artist championed freedom at every turn, from rejecting gender norms and finding queer love to risking death to sabotage the Nazis. Winner of the 2024 PROSE Award, Non-fiction graphic novels At the turn of the 20th century in Nantes, France, Lucy Schwob met Suzanne Malherbe, and lightning struck. The two became partners both artistically and romantically and transformed themselves into the creative personas Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore. Together, the couple embarked on a radical journey of Surrealist collaboration that would take them from conservative provincial France to the vibrancy of 1920s Paris to the oppression of Nazi-occupied Jersey during World War II, where they used art to undermine the Nazi regime. Cahun and Moore challenged gender roles and championed freedom at a time when strict societal norms meant that the truth of their relationship had to remain secret. Featuring 10 photographs by Cahun and Moore, this graphic biography by cartoonist Kaz Rowe brings Cahun's inspiring story to life. "Claude Cahun lived at the crossroads of masculine and feminine, of artist and activist, of blessed and cursed by the circumstances and time period they were born into. Rowe weaves together historical photos, direct quotes, and lyrical imagery to tell the tale of this brave queer icon to great effect." --Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer "The ubiquity of torrid love affairs in the lives of artists has often been used to entice readers, to give us a bit of gossip to pass on after we read. In Liberated: The Radical Art and Life of Claude Cahun, Kaz Rowe presents a different kind of love story--one in which love offers freedom and the passion it ignites isn't only romantic, but something more liberating. Here love is used as an anchor for radicalization and for art, and combined, for freedom. Liberated invites us to fall in love with--and alongside--Cahun. A wonderful read." --Isabel Quintero, author of Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide and Gabi, a Girl in Pieces "This graphic biography chronicles the life of Surrealist artist Claude Cahun, from their childhood and experiences of antisemitism in France, through the development of their artistic practice in Paris, to their resistance against the Nazis in Jersey, and includes photographs by Cahun and artistic and romantic partner Marcel Moore"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. In Sarah Perry's picture book If . . . , take a fantastical journey through an inspiring world where anything can happen: Leaves turn into fish, cats fly with wings, humans have tails, frogs eat rainbows, and dreams become visible. First published in 1995, Sarah Perry's delightful picture book of "surreal possibilities" was the Getty's first childrens title and remains a visual feast that children of all ages enjoy. This enhanced 25th anniversary edition includes new illustrations and a reader's guide to the secrets of If . . . and is sure to appeal to a brand-new generation. "Imagination is the name of the game, and Perry plays it with distinction. Eye-catching, mind-bending illustrations."-Booklist Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Precisely rendered to dazzle the eye with their botanical accuracy, the sumptuous arrays of fruit and flowers by Dutch painter Jan van Huysum (16821749) were among the most avidly collected paintings of the eighteenth century. The arrangements were painstakingly executed over many months and commanded exceptionally high prices from admirers throughout Europe.This delightful book explores two of Van Huysums most important still-life paintings, Vase of Flowers and Fruit Piece, both in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. Executed in 1722, they are among the first works to feature the innovations Van Huysum introduced to a beloved Dutch tradition. Like his seventeenth-century predecessors, Van Huysum combined flowers and fruits that flourished at different times of the year into a single bouquet. He worked directly from nature rather than from sketchbooks and animated the arrangements with crawling insects and butterflies. His inimitable technique resulted in an illusionism that continues to captivate us today. The books sumptuous plates reveal the artists highly nuanced palette, and his exuberant, asymmetrical arrangements reflect emerging rococo rhythms. Precisely rendered to dazzle the eye with their botanical accuracy, the sumptuous arrays of fruit and flowers by Dutch painter Jan van Huysum (1682-1749) were among the most avidly collected paintings of the 18th century. This little book explores two of Van Huysum's most important still-life paintings, "Vase of Flowers" and "Fruit Piece". Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Pictorial soft cover, very light bumping and shelf wear. Text block is clean and binding is tight. The Passions, a series of twenty videos by Bill Viola, are analyzed with many photos of the video and its details. ; Square 4to 9" - 11" tall; 303 pp.

Hardcover. Condizione: Book fine, Dust jacket fine. 92 color and 22 black-and-white illustrations and one map.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In 1965, shortly after founding his namesake museum in Malibu, California, J. Paul Getty (18921976) penned a reminiscence about the romance and zestthe excitement, suspense, thrills, and triumphsthat make art collecting one of the most exhilarating and satisfying of all human endeavors. Newly republished, this book offers a fascinating portrait of an idiosyncratic and highly personal passion for art. In the late 1920s, Getty writes, It appeared to me that the days of collecting were just about over. The men who had made their millions . . . before Id started in business . . . had swept up just about everything worthwhile. The onset of the Great Depression changed the landscape dramatically; Getty recounts how his serious acquisitions began in the early 1930s and continued for more than three decades. The text, adorned with revealing anecdotes, covers paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts and furniture, with conversational asides discussing Gettys philosophy of collecting. This personal chronicle reads like an intriguing postcard from a vastly differentand increasingly distantera. Offers a personal account of the author's consuming passion for art collection. This title also offers a portrait of an idiosyncratic and personal passion for art - and how his first serious forays into art collecting in the 1930s would turn into a love that ends with the foundation of one of the world's finest museums. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When life (in a global pandemic) imitates art . . . Van Goghs Starry Night made out of spaghetti? Cat with a Pearl Earring? Frida Kahlo self-portraits with pets and toilet paper? While the world reeled from the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), thousands of people around the globe, inspired by challenges from Getty and other museums, raided toy chests, repurposed pantry items, and enlisted family, roommates, and animals to re-create famous works of art at home. Astonishing in their creativity, wit, and ingenuity, these creations remind us of the power of art to unite us and bring joy during troubled times. Off the Walls: Inspired Re-Creations of Iconic Artworks celebrates these imaginative re-creations, bringing highlights from this challenge together in one whimsical, irresistible volume. Getty Publications will donate all profits from the sale of this book to a charity supporting art and artists. When life (in a global pandemic) imitates art . . . Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Textiles have been made and used by every culture throughout history. However diversewhether an ancient Egyptian mummy wrapping, a Turkish carpet, an Italian velvet, or an American quiltall textiles have basic elements in common. They are made of fibers, constructed into forms, and patterned and colored in ways that follow certain principles. Looking at Textiles serves as a guide to the fundamentals of the materials and techniques used to create textiles. The selected technical terms explain what textiles are, how they are made, and what they are made of, and include definitions of terms relating to fibers, dyes, looms and weaving, and patterning processes. The many illustrations, including macro- and microscale photographs of a range of ancient and historic museum textiles, demonstrate the features described in the text. Textiles have been made and used by every culture throughout history. However diverse - whether an Egyptian mummy wrapping, a Turkish carpet, Italian velvet, American quilt, or a Scottish kilt - all textiles have basic elements in common. This guide deals with the fundamental terms, materials, and techniques used to create textiles. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Broschur. Condizione: Gut. 132 Seiten Kanten gering berieben / bestossen, geringe papierbedingte Seitenbräunung /// Standort Wimregal SOL-30.274 ISBN 9780892368280 WITHIN THE EU: shipping only to GERMANY and AUSTRIA due to the new EPR regulations. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 360.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What is an epaulette? What is a keffiyeh? These clothing itemsand hundreds moreare entertainingly explained and vividly illustrated in this accessible guide. Whether in art or life, fashion makes a statement. It gives form to the temper of the times and the motives of the moment, charting shifts in society, status, technology, and economy. Fashion is shaped by both high and popular culture and reveals the influence of individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Spanning the centuries and representing a global point of view, Looking at Fashion is a guide to the elements that make clothing practical, wearable, stylish, and distinctive. Created for scholars, students, fashionistas, and anyone who wants to expand their understanding of world culture through the history of dress, this book provides a rich and varied lexicon of the vocabulary that describes and explains the most essential components of garments and techniques of clothing construction. Ranging from basic pieces and their individual parts to structure, embellishments, and innovations, Looking at Fashion offers insights into the evolution of dress in terms of style, fit, and design. Gorgeous color illustrations, including paintings, photographs, historical garments, and custom drawings, reveal the interrelationship of fashion and art from antiquity to now. What is an epaulette? What is a keffiyeh? These clothing items-and hundreds more-are entertainingly explained and vividly illustrated in this accessible guide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Brave, unconventional, and determined, Ruth Asawa let nothing stop her from living a life intertwined with art Renowned for her innovative wire sculptures, Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) was a teenager in Southern California when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States entered World War II. Japanese Americans on the West Coast forcibly removed from their homes. Asawa's family had to abandon their farm, her father was incarcerated, and she and the rest of her family were sent to a detention center in California, and later to a concentration camp in Arkansas. Asawa nurtured her dreams of becoming an artist while imprisoned and eventually made her way to the experimental Black Mountain College in North Carolina.This graphic biography by Sam Nakahira, developed in consultation with Asawa's younger daughter, Addie Lanier, chronicles the genesis of Asawa as an artist--from the horror of Pearl Harbor to her transformative education at Black Mountain College to building her life in San Francisco, where she would further develop and refine her groundbreaking sculpture.Asawa never sought fame, preferring to work on her own terms: for her, art and life were one. Using lively illustrations and a dozen photographs of Asawa's artwork, this graphic retelling of her young adult years demonstrates the transformative power of making art."A tender and thoughtful rendering of an important artist's life. Sam Nakahira uses the power and beauty of comics to its fullest to immerse you in the mind and genius of Ruth Asawa. As soon as I finished it, I wanted to read it again!"--Tillie Walden, Eisner Award-winning cartoonist and illustrator"A lovingly crafted story about the early, formative years of a great sculptor--covering both the hardships and the joys that helped shape Ruth Asawa into the artist we remember her as today." --Melanie Gillman, author of As the Crow Flies"Ruth Asawa: An Artist Takes Shape is a richly detailed recounting of the artist's life. It's so full of clearly conveyed scenes and stories that even those who are familiar with Asawa are sure to learn more. Obviously a labor of love, the book is true to the spirit of the woman who inspired it." --Andrea D'Aquino, author of A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa "This graphic biography chronicles the genesis of Ruth Asawa as an artist--from the horror of Pearl Harbor to her transformative education at Black Mountain College to building her life in San Francisco, where she would further develop and refine her groundbreaking wire sculptures"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Step back in time to seventeenth-century Paris with Therese, a talented young girl who lives and works at the Gobelins Manufactory, where Europes greatest artisans make tapestries and luxury objects for King Louis XIV. Even though girls are not trained on the great looms there, Therese practices on a small one at home and dreams of becoming a royal weaver someday. This charming story follows Therese as she carries out an ambitious plan with the help of family, friends, and the artisans of the Gobelins. The intricate craft of tapestry weaving is illuminated, and surprises await Therese, her parents and brothers, and even the king himself. Childrens book author Alexandra S. D. Hinrichs here breathes vivid life into a delightful tale full of fun twists and an appealing cast of characters. Original paintings by award-winning artist Renee Graef playfully illustrate the book, as well as the many steps involved in the creation of the famous Gobelins tapestries, from dyeing wool and making silver thread, to painting and copying the elaborate designs, to the delicate art of weaving. Thereses fictional adventures are inspired by real people, the actual Gobelins Manufactory, and a beautiful tapestry that hangs today in the J. Paul Getty Museum. Step back in time to seventeenth-century Paris with Therese, a talented young girl who lives and works at the Gobelins Manufactory, where Europe's greatest artisans make tapestries and luxury objects for King Louis XIV. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Graef, Renée (illustratore).…

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. "Song of the Swallows", which won the Caldecott Medal when it was first published in 1948, was written and illustrated by Leo Politi. It tells the famous story of the yearly return of the swallows to the Mission San Juan Capistrano through the eyes of a small child, Julian, the bell ringer of the Mission, tells Juan, a young boy who also lives at the Mission, the story of the swallows and how - without anyone really knowing why or how - they return each year from their winter home in South America to San Juan Capistrano in California. Thrilled by the story, Juan makes his own small garden in the hope that at least one family of swallows will nest there when they return. This delightful book also includes the music and lyrics for "La Golondrina", a song about the swallows that Politi composed himself, and Spanish phrases are sprinkled throughout the story. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Softcover. Condizione: Fine. Fine. 143 pp. in illustrated stiff self-wrappers. With 50 examples of the photographer's black and white photos. Arthur Fellig, known professionally as Weegee, was a a crime scene press photographer working primarily in New York City in the 1930s and 40s. He would listen to police and emergency band radios and rush, night or day, to the scene of accidents, murders, arrests and fires. He became known for his unflinchingly stark images taken with his favorite camera, a 4x5 Speed Graphic.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Step into the world of Anna Atkins (1799-1871), perhaps the world's first female photographer and a pioneer of the medium. She lived an existence full of heartache and triumph, from her mother's death when Atkins was an infant to her publication of multiple photographic books as an adult. After the passing of her mother, Atkins was raised primarily by her father and grandfather, who placed an emphasis on both her emotional and intellectual growth. As a result, she spent her life surrounded by some of the greatest inventors of Victorian England during the Industrial Revolution.Despite societal gender norms of the era, which typically limited women to a life within the home, Atkins gained the respect of the scientific community with her ambitious multivolume album Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions, now recognized as the world's first photographically illustrated book. Her cyanotypes, in addition to their scientific accuracy, added artistic beauty to her publications, setting the stage for new uses of this already experimental technology. In an era replete with state-of-the-art inventions and innovative ideas, Atkins pushed photography forward in its earliest days with courage, creativity, and brilliance.Ages thirteen and up. This young adult biography explores the life of Anna Atkins, the pioneering photographer who combined art and science to create the first photographically illustrated book. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Supremelytalented and strategically charming, Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun (1755-1842)overcame tragedy and broke gender barriers to reach the height of success asa portrait painter, first in Paris, and then across Europe. After losing herfather at age twelve and facing financial insecurity, she fought to gainaccess to artistic training and opportunity. She was pressured to marry atage twenty, to an art dealer who both helped and harmed her career. Vigee LeBrun deployed her intelligence and beauty to attract powerful clients, whorelied on her to style the personal identities they projected to theworld.Vigee Le Brun's salons were the talk of Paris, and she became court painterto Marie Antoinette. Then came the French Revolution, when marginalizedgroups demanded change to centuries-old systems of oppression. Vigee Le Brunwas forced to reexamine her alliances and run for her life, taking her youngdaughter but leaving her husband behind. Making her way through thecountrysides and capitals of Europe and Russia-including a stay at theimperial court of Catherine the Great-the artist conquered fear and adversityto refashion her life and her art.Ages thirteen and up This young adult biography tells the dramatic story of Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun, who overcame tragedy and broke gender barriers to reach the height of success as a portrait painter. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st. Pictorial boards, xiii, 301 pages, illustrations (some colour), maps (some colour), plans; 26 x 28 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Spine lightly bumped at the crown. OVERSIZE! Additional shipping charges may be requested for international & priority orders. Richly illustrated with colour plates. *** "From 1940 to 1990, Los Angeles rapidly evolved into one of the most populous and influential industrial, economic, and creative capitals in the world. During this era, the region was transformed into a laboratory for cutting-edge architecture. Overdrive: L. A. Constructs the Future, 1940-1990 examines these experiments and their impact on modern design, reframes the perceptions of Los Angeles's dynamic built environment, and amplifies the exploration of the city's vibrant architectural legacy. The drawings, models, and images highlighted in the Overdrive exhibition and catalogue reveal the complex and often underappreciated facets of Los Angeles and illustrate how the metropolis became an internationally recognized destination with a unique design vocabulary, canonical landmarks, and a coveted lifestyle. This investigation builds upon the groundbreaking work of generations of historians, theorists, curators, critics, and activists who have researched and expounded upon the development of Los Angeles. In this volume, thought-provoking essays shed more light on the exhibition's narratives, including Los Angeles's physical landscape, the rise of modernism, the region s influential residential architecture, its buildings for commerce and transportation, and architects pioneering uses of bold forms, advanced materials, and new technologies. Los Angeles's ability to facilitate change, experiment, recalibrate, and forge ahead is one of its greatest strengths. Future generations are destined to harness the region s enviable resources to create new layers of architectural innovations." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: Foreword: Studying Los Angeles's urbanism, by Thomas W. Gaehtgens; Introduction: Provoking new perceptions of Los Angeles, by Wim de Wit and Christopher James Alexander; TRANSFORMATIVE LANDSCAPES: The deep historical morphology of the Los Angeles metropolis, by Philip J. Ethington; Dreams deferred: parks and open space, by William Deverell; All freeways lead to East Los Angeles: rethinking the L.A. freeway and its meanings, by Eric Avila; Los Angeles after dark: the incandescent city, by Sandy Isenstadt; ENGAGING MODERNISM: "The style of the future"? The vicissitudes of modernism in Los Angeles, by Wim de Wit; Professional and educational discourse: training the next generation of architects in Los Angeles, by Ken Breisch; Across the Pacific: Los Angeles as a catalyst for architectural change in East Asia, by Jeffrey W. Cody; Latin America and Los Angeles: architectural exchanges, by Hugo Segawa and Fernando Atique; Preserving modern architecture in Los Angeles, by Susan Macdonald; DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES: Suburban landscapes of Los Angeles, by Becky Nicolaides; Domestic speculation: architects and builders in postwar Los Angeles, by Dana Cuff; Experimental jet set: aerospace and the modern house in Los Angeles, by Dana Hutt; ENGINEERED AUDACITY: LAX: designing for the jet age, by Vanessa R. Schwartz; Architecture industry: the L.A. Ten, by Stephen Phillips; Everyday entertainment: post-postwar life in the San Gabriel valley, by Chris Nichols. Size: Oblong. …