Iconic L.A.: Stories of La's Most Memorable Buildings
A combination of social and architectural history, this volume profiles 13 of Los Angles's most identifiable structuresDfrom the San Fernando Rey Mission, the Watts Towers, and Griffith Observatory to the Getty Center and the as-yet-to-be-completed Disney Concert Hall. The history of each structure is presented in a very readable and well-documented style. High-quality black-and-white historical and contemporary photographs and drawings provide a visual context for the narratives. As with any "best of" compilation, one can question the selection of "icons," but all of these structures (with the possible exception of Case Study House #22 designed by Pierre Koenig, the author's spouse) are readily identifiable as L.A. landmarks, and most do have Los Angles Cultural Heritage Commission historic cultural monument status. Recommended for comprehensive design libraries and general collections with an interest in Los Angeles local history or travel.DJay Schafer, Univ. of Massachusetts, AmherstCopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.