Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: Hollywood [Paperback]

Laura Massino Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2004

Here is THE way to see Los Angeless rich architectural heritage! L.A. is a driving city, best seen from the car. Tour guide, author, and architectural historian Laura Massino Smith directs you on an unforgettable ride to uncover the citys exciting cultural past. You can efficiently visit dozens of L.A.s architectural marvels in a short amount of time. Maps and explicit driving directions help you navigate roads, while detailed descriptions of tour sites provide each buildings history, and 96 color photographs are included to help you identify more than 90 sites. HOLLYWOOD! Home of movies, celebrities, glamourand over a century of absolutely remarkable architecture. On this tour youll visit sites that span the citys intriguing history including a barn from Hollywoods humble beginnings as a bucolic retreat; original Victorian homes built at the turn of the 20th century; glamorous hotels and theaters from the Hollywood cinemas early days; and innovative designs by famed architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, John Lautner, and Frank Gehry. The Hollywood Walk of Fame, the infamous Knickerbocker Hotel, the Hollyhock House, and the Egyptian and Chinese theaters are included alongside more obscure, yet fascinating, sites. History buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and L.A. visitors all will love these unique and fascinating tours, which offer the best way to see diverse architecture in L.A.

Product Details

• Paperback: 63 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (December 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764321218
• ISBN-13: 978-0764321214
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,425,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #97 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Travel > United States > States > California

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Major Enhancement to Travel in LA, February 3, 2006

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This review is from: Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: Hollywood (Paperback)

I loved Laura's architectural tour of Hollywood. Her directions are clear. She includes lots of interesting places that are both on and off the beaten path. The pictures enable the reader to easily identify the buildings she features. And, she includes helpful descriptions of the architecture and interesting facts about the buildings' history. Great tool for travellers intersted in architecture.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to see the sights, February 1, 2006

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S P H (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: Hollywood (Paperback)

If you'd like to take any of several self-guided automobile tours of Los Angeles and nearby areas, Laura Massino Smith's books are excellent. Each tour book has clear directions and easy-to-read maps, lots of fascinating notes and information, plus photos of what to look for. I've lived in LA for over twenty-five years, and Smith's books have surprised me with things I'd never seen or hadn't noticed. There are three of her books in my glove compartment so far (Hollywood, Silverlake, and Hancock Park/Miracle Mile) and I'll be getting the rest as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great series!, January 19, 2006

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Dorothy (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Architecture Tours L.A. Guidebook: Hollywood (Paperback)

These are great guides to view all the architectural gems in my neighborhood and surrounding areas. Highly recommended for locals or people who visit Los Angeles often. You wouldn't think there are so many historical houses and buildings to see in this town, but Laura Massino Smith has compiled them into these handy books with great photos as well.