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Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library is dedicated to the publication of high-quality nonfiction books about SoCal and LA!

01/14/2025

Many classic restaurants had neon signs to draw people into their establishments! Many of these restaurants are no longer around, but some of their neon has been preserved thanks to the efforts of wonderful people and organizations who wish to keep these remarkable and beautiful pieces of history around.

This sign from The Brown Derby, is wonderfully preserved thanks to the efforts of the Museum of Neon Art. The sign is in their offsite storage and not currently on display at their museum in Glendale, but you should absolutely go and check out their exhibits to see some of the wonderfully preserved neon art.

You can see even more historic neon signs in “Hollywood Signs: The Golden Age of Glittering Graphics and Glowing Neon” by Kathy Kikkert.

Snag a copy for yourself at the link in our bio!

(photo credit: Kathy Kikkert)

01/13/2025

Frances Kent joined the Immaculate Heart of Mary order of Catholic nuns in Hollywood in 1936. From the day she became Sister Mary Corita, IHM, her vision expanded, first as nun, teacher, artist, and finally as activist for social justice.

“CORITA KENT. ART AND SOUL. THE BIOGRAPHY.” by April Dammann paints an account of one of America’s icons, the artist who created works of art about love and religion that flipped the ideas of what a woman and a nun could be.

Sister Corita Kent is pictured here at the Botolph Gallery reception for her exhibition in Boston during January of 1968.

Find out more about her by purchasing a copy of the book at the link in our bio.

01/09/2025

We love you, Los Angeles. Keep prepared, keep yourselves safe, and support each other.

Los Angeles is a resilient place filled with extraordinary people, and our hearts are going out to each and every one! ❤️

01/08/2025

Due to the rapidly changing wildfire situation in Pasadena, unfortunately tonight’s talk on “Also On View” with Todd Lerew hosted by the Book Club of California has been postponed.

We will be rescheduling the event once we can, and thank you for your patience and understanding.

We hope everyone is staying safe!

01/07/2025

Did you know that many of the first auto dealerships in Los Angeles started out as bike shops? This photo shows Ralph Hamlin’s bicycle shop on South Main Street, which eventually evolved into an iconic car dealership. Learn all about Hamlin’s dealership in “Driving Force: Automobiles and the New American City” by Darryl Holter and Stephen Gee.

Snag a copy at the link in our bio!

Image credit: Ralph Hamlin Collection, Seaver Center

01/06/2025

The orange and California are inextricably linked, as proved in “The Orange and the Dream of California” by David Boulé.Taking a lively, literary, and extraordinarily visual look at the symbiotic and highly symbolic relationship between the Golden State and its "golden apple", the book features numerous orange advertisements like this one from Sunkist!

Purchase a copy and learn more about the classic Californian fruit at the link in our bio.

01/04/2025

Katharine Hepburn and Charles Boyer ride bikes in the studio (though they look pretty stationary to us)! Katharine displays her balancing skills as Charles looks on in this publicity still shot by Ernest Bachrach from RKO’s “Break of Hearts” (1935).

For more beautiful Hollywood stills featuring bike riding brilliance, check out “Hollywood Rides a Bike: Cycling with the Stars” by Steven Rea!

Grab a copy of the book at the link in our bio!

12/31/2024

Join the Book Club of California for an evening with Todd Lerew, Director of Special Projects for the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and author of “Also On View: Unique and Unexpected Museums of Greater Los Angeles”!

Register at the link in our bio, and come learn about some of the coolest and most unique museums in the greater Los Angeles area.

Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with light refreshments!

Wednesday January 8, 2025
5:30 PM – Reception / 6:00 PM – Program
The Blinn House
160 N Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

12/30/2024

The Rosenheim Mansion is an iconic house in the Country Club Park area near Central LA, and was constructed in 1908. It features gorgeous Tiffany stained glass and has six Batchelder tile fireplaces, according to “An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles” by David Gebhard, Robert Winter, and Robert Inman!

However, it’s probably now best known for its appearance in Season 1 of American Horror Story! You can find many more gems across LA by picking up a copy for yourself at the link in our bio!

12/28/2024

The denizens of Terminal Island incorporated many Japanese arts and practices into daily life on the island. Dressed in kendo uniforms from Japan, these young Terminal Island martial artists beat a Japanese college team in a demonstration during the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

To find out more about daily life and the history of the Japanese community on Terminal Island, check out “Terminal Island: Lost Communities on America's Edge”, by Naomi Hirahara and Geraldine Knatz, with a foreword by William Deverell and an afterword by George Takei.

Grab a copy at the link in our bio!

12/27/2024

This napkin from The Thistle Inn gives us all the Tudor architectural vibes, and also has a dash of whimsy and holiday cheer thrown in there too! We hope you’re all enjoying the holiday season, and if you want more cozy vibes, curl up with a copy of “Bar Keeps: A Collection of California's Best Cocktail Napkins” by Patrick Quinn.

Link in our bio for more info!

12/23/2024

Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library wishes you a happy and restful holiday season! Pictured above is “Fairyland” photographed by George Fiske and featured in our book “A Country Called California: Photographs 1850s to 1860s” by Stephen White. This image is of the Yosemite Valley in 1910, depicting the winter wonderland that the Sierra Nevada transforms into during winter! Really goes to show you how wild and spectacular our state is, and puts you in the holiday spirit!

12/21/2024

This restaurant layout gives us all the cozy vibes we could want! This napkin from The Clock Steakhouse shows a sunken cocktail pit where guests could mingle around a fire. What a way to socialize! Check out some lovely graphic design and much more in “Bar Keeps: A Collection of California's Best Cocktail Napkins” by Patrick Quinn by following the link in our bio.

12/20/2024

One Santa Fe was a unique project at the time of its construction, in an industrial area with ideals to become a community hub of social engagement and commerce. With 20% of its units set aside for affordable housing and access to public transit nearby, it exemplifies the direction new construction multifamily housing in LA is going.

Learn more about the state of multifamily and community housing in “Common Ground: Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles” by Frances Anderton and pick up a copy at the link in our bio.

Image credit: Jceal Parker

12/17/2024

The process of farming and processing citrus was a huge industry in the developing California economy, and educational school posters such as this one helped to inspire the next generation of citrus farmers to learn more about the industry. “The Orange and the Dream of California” by David Boulé takes a look at how this unique force shaped the way California developed and informed its unique identity as a state!

Check it out at the link in our bio!

12/16/2024

“Driving Force: Automobiles and the New American City” by Darryl Holter and Stephen Gee, brings us glimpses into what buying an automobile looked like 100 years ago! This photo shows the Los Angeles Auto Show from 1919, in which over 60 makers of cars presented their products to the people and car dealers of LA. This auto show took place in giant tents decorated with over 3000 lanterns, and was a spectacle to see!

Order a copy today at the link in our bio.

(Image credit: Ralph Hamlin Collection, Seaver Center)

12/14/2024

“An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles” by David Gebhard, Robert Winter, and Robert Inman, delves through the entire span of the greater Los Angeles Area highlighting architectural points of interest. The book features lesser known gems such as the Wild Beast Pavillion on the campus of CalArts. This coppery, snakeskin-like performance pavilion is unique and striking. Designed in 2009 by Hodgettes and Fung, it stands out against the rest of the campus with its unconventional appearance.

Grab a copy at the link in our bio to find your new favorite architectural marvel!

12/13/2024

Looking for a last minute gift for your loved ones? Look no further than Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library’s wonderful catalog of fantastic books! 📚

Covering topics from art to history, architecture to cultural stories, and everything in between, ACP books are the perfect gift for anyone who loves learning and celebrating Los Angeles! ⭐️

Make this holiday season unforgettable with a gift that brings the magic of Los Angeles to life.

Available at the link in our bio, or wherever fine books are sold!

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