All the Buildings in Los Angeles: That I've Drawn So Far

by James Gulliver Hancock

A new title from the author/illustrator of the hugely popular All the Buildings in New York, this is a charmingly illustrated journey to the City of Angels that is sure to delight and inspire tourists and armchair travelers alike.

Told through James Gulliver Hancock's unique and charming drawings, All the Buildings in Los Angeles offers a winsome, transporting journey through the streets of LaLaLand. From Griffith Observatory and the Getty Museum to the Hollywood Bowl and Rodeo Drive, this book will allow readers to experience the sun-kissed pleasures of this cultural capital without having to deal with its famously terrible traffic. Including classic landmarks like Grauman's Chinese Theater and the Capital Records Building, as well as new favorites like The Broad Contemporary Art Museum and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, All the Buildings in Los Angeles captures the city as it is today.

Cultural musings, accessible histories, anecdotes, and informative details accompany the illustrations throughout, making this volume truly as practical as it is beautiful. In addition to the city's major landmarks, James Gulliver Hancock also reveals cultural destinations overlooked by tourists and beloved by locals: stopping at leaf-covered bungalows in Echo Park, catching an outdoor movie at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and hiking the trails of Runyon Canyon.

The careful artistry, insider's musings, and approachable readability--both visually and texturally--in this book are sure to appeal to readers of all stripes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789339501
• ISBN13: 9780789339508
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Universe Publishing(NY)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.7" x 9.8"