ARGONAUT BOOKS

This story reconstructs Los Angeles's shadow history and dissects its ethereal economy. It tells us who has the power and how they hold on to it, and gives us a city of Dickensian extremes, Pynchonesque conspiracies, and a desperation straight out of Nathaniel West. Reviews Absolutely fascinating.William GibsonFew books shed as much light on their subjects as this opinionated and original excavation of Los Angeles from the mythical debris of its past and future.San Francisco ExaminerA history as fascinating as it is instructive.The Times - Peter AckroydAs central to the L.A....Read More