We often think of Los Angeles as a city defined by the film industry. But books, writing and printing have shaped LA in profound ways, too. And if you know where to look, you can trace the impact of LA’s literary legacy in its built environment.
Los Angeles native Etan Rosenbloom is on a quest to document the history of every LA landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. In this talk, Etan will introduce you to some of the city’s historic sites connected with the printed word.
You’ll hear about the homes and favorite watering holes of famous authors, and learn about the intersection of architecture and newspaper publishing. Topics may also include the social history of LA’s branch library system, a theater built by a California Poet Laureate specifically to stage one of his plays, and the headquarters of a sportfishing club where Zane Grey used to catch monstrous marlin.
An in-person presentation by Etan Rosenbloom, writer, editor, historian, and Founder, Etan Does LA