LA's Graveside Companion: Where the V.I.P.s R.I.P. [Paperback]

Steve Goldstein (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (January 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076433154X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764331541
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,448,652 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not What It's Reviewed To Be, January 30, 2010

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Susan James (So. California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LA's Graveside Companion: Where the V.I.P.s R.I.P. (Paperback)

I have been graving since my UCLA days and still drive up and hit the cemeteries on weekends. For the most part this book is mediocre. It isn't providing any info. that can't be had on the internet. Pics are nothing special. Ridiculous info. about the author and his friends' grave hunting adventures seems purposeless unless for self-gratification. As the previous reviewer Orchito said, other reviewers appear to be friends because they are mentioned in the book. Was an xmas present, but I wouldn't have purchased it.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars don't bother-save your money and time, November 25, 2009

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Orchido - See all my reviews

This review is from: LA's Graveside Companion: Where the V.I.P.s R.I.P. (Paperback)

Too much of nothing in this book--- that cannot be found on Find A Grave, no color pictures, people who have reviewed this book are also listed as resources to the book....one of my biggest disappointments. As a "graver" since 1995 there is nothing in this LA graveside book that I don't already know and alot of information was left out. For fun I suggest Morbid Curiosity by Alan Petrucelli, no pictures but a great read and/or Death Becomes Them by Alix Strauff or any book by Michael Largo.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's all here--the perfect So Cal Tourbook, March 31, 2009

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J. Walker (So Cal.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LA's Graveside Companion: Where the V.I.P.s R.I.P. (Paperback)

I mean, who really wants to deal with the crowds at Disneyland, the stabbings at Magic Mountain, the overpriced chicken dinners at Knotts Berry Farm, or the fires at Univeral Studios? Los Angeles is so full of interesting cemeteries that Steve Goldsteins book is essential for seeing the off the beaten path spots in L.A. that are not packed with rude tourists and high priced hype. He barely scratches the surface in writing extensively about where the movie stars and others are buried, and I for one am eagerly waiting for Volume II. A great present for that someone special also!!