Paperback L.A. Book 2: A Casual Anthology: Studios, Salesmen, Shrines, Surfspots

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The second of a planned series of four books focusing on culture, people, humor, and zeitgeist of L.A.

Editor is respected as a former magazine editor and communications chief for a prominent social-justice nonprofit

Focus will be on smart, entertaining short pieces, not esoteric or archly "literary" (i.e., no poetry)

A mix of famous names and quirky unknowns

Network of contributors will help promote the book

Engaging photo essays will add color and visual interest

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The best American writer of his generation would have been sixty-five this week. The post American Myth: The Short, Beautiful Life of Breece D’J Pancake appeared first on The Millions.
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