Of the 17 contributors, bestseller Michael Connelly is most likely to be familiar to a wide audience. Connelly`s ” Mulholland Drive, ” a nice tribute to the classic noir film Double Indemnity, is representative of the quality writing that followers of previous volumes have come to expect. The movie industry, both latter-day & the present, offers a rich background for tight tales of trapped men & women whose passions or desperate circumstances lead them to violent ends, such as the book`s st&-out, Janet Fitch`s ” The Method.” Another highpoint is the collection`s concluding story, Diana Wagman`s ” What You See, ” a depressing but compelling tale of a tragic obsession. ...

From Hollywood starlets to downtown taxi dancers, from Central Avenue speakeasies to clapboard Venice Beach shacks to Depression-era hobos riding the rails, this volume brings readers the masters of the genre, penning tales of love, lust & loss in the City of Angels. Some, like Raymond Chandler & James M. Cain, are literary lions. Others, like screenwriters Paul Cain & Leigh Brackett, whose hard-boiled prose shoots like bullets from a bootlegger`s gun, are mainly known by cognoscenti. Sequel to best selling volume in the Akashic Noir series Los Angeles Noir. ...

Los Angeles in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Los Angeles combines insider tips with great colour photography to help you get the most out of the city's history & culture. This handy companion provides everything you need to truly get the most out of this city, from star spotting on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, to leisure time at Santa Monica Pier & Venice Beach. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you to get around with ease &, to inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in Los Angeles, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in the city. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife & shopping to sports. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the city & an Eating Out chapter covering its interesting cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants, & an A-Z to give you all the practical information you will need. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Los Angeles combines insider tips with great colour photography to help you get the most out of the city`s history & culture. This handy companion provides everything you need to truly get the most out of this city, from star spotting on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, to leisure time at Santa Monica Pier & Venice Beach. Handy maps on the cover flaps help you to get around with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Top 10 Attractions in Los Angeles, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day in the city. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife & shopping to sports. You`ll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the city & an Eating Outchapter covering its interesting cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants, & an A-Z to give you all the practical information you will need. ...

Get to the heart of Los Angeles, the city of angels, with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail, this compact, dependable Los Angeles city map will ensure you don`t miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 Pop Out maps
- an overview map of LA County & a detailed street map of LA Westside * Also

Includes:: detail maps of Santa Monica & Venice, Pasadena & Huntingdon Gardens, & Downtown LA * Features a new & enhanced metro map including extensions to the Expo & Gold lines * Handy, self-folding, tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Fully updated hotels, restaurants, stores & attractions are all included on the maps Ideal to pop in a pocket or bag for quick reference while exploring the city. Contents: 1) Pop Out Map Los Angeles County including a inset map of the metro 2) Pop Out Map Los Angeles Westside including inset maps of Hollywood Boulevard & Rodeo Drive 3) Santa Monica & Venice map 4) Pasadena & Huntington Gardens map 5) Downtown Los Angeles map




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This title features a revolutionary new design for pocket-sized travel guides. Open the cover & discover a remarkable new design! It has 2 popout maps & a comprehensive fully illustrated 64 page guide of Las Vegas. & it works like magic! The map & guide of the city are fully cross-referenced for instant, effortless navigation, making this the easiest guidebook you will ever use. Well-written text covers sights, shopping, entertainment, food, practical information & where to stay. With durable flexibound, stunning laminated covers, the popout cityguide is excellent value for your money for your trip to Las Vegas. ...

Los Angeles Pop-Out Map from Compass Maps in a series designed to provide two street plans, the city centre plus a wider area around it, in a handy format to fit neatly all but the smallest pockets, with, as appropriate, transport network diagrams, additional useful maps, etc. Each title ...

Los Angeles on a tourist street plan from Red Maps presented in a handy concertina format & printed on thick high quality paper, with thematic indexes for hotels, restaurants, shopping, museums, theatres, etc. The plan provides coverage of the city extending from the Santa Monica’s sea front, across Beverly Hills, Hollywood & the Downtown district to Pasadena. The plan names tourist sights & important buildings, entertainment venues, selected hotels & restaurants, etc. Also highlighted are main shopping streets. LA Metro stations & connections are very clearly indicated. The plan is accompanied by several lists & recommendations: hotels, restaurants & shops arranged by district, film studios, theatres, museums, etc. An index lists only a selection of neighbourhoods & streets. To see other street plans from Red Maps with similar presentation please click on the series link. ...

Los Angeles in the AA Spiral Guides series; comprising a selection of titles exploring a wide range of cities, regions & countries in a handy, spiral loose-leaf format. Fold-out flaps at the front & back of each title give an overview of the main regions covered, with page numbers so visitors can locate their destination easily. Each guide explores the destination geographically by region or area & provides the essential information for the main sites & attractions in addition to a recommended tour of each area by car. An introductory section - ...