About the All The Buildings In Los Angeles (Hardcover Book)

A new title from the author/illustrator of the hugely popular All the Buildings in New York, this is a charmingly illustrated journey to the City of Angels that is sure to delight and inspire tourists and armchair travelers alike.

From Griffith Observatory and the Getty Museum to the Hollywood Bowl and Rodeo Drive, All the Buildings in Los Angeles allows readers to experience the sun-kissed pleasures of Los Angeles without having to deal with its famously terrible traffic. James Gulliver Hancock’s unique and charming drawings capture the city as it is today, including classic landmarks like Grauman’s Chinese Theater and the Capital Records Building, as well as newer favorites like the Broad contemporary art museum and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Cultural musings, accessible histories, anecdotes, and informative details accompany the illustrations throughout, making this volume truly as practical as it is beautiful. The careful artistry, insider’s musings, and approachable read-ability—both visually and texturally—in this book are sure to appeal to readers of all stripes.