Los Angeles: The Architecture of Four Ecologies

This is a terrific revelation of the myth and legend of LA. Although a work on this subject would be expected to have a short shelf life, this thing turns into an exceedingly insightful, strangely erudite, and soft warning of our fossil fuel based life— and its expectancy. What a ride!

well written, good accounts. interesting to see what's been torn down and what's still here 50 years later

Even though Banham's book was written in the early '70's, it remains a cogent view of a metropolis that has changed yet remained the same. It is a place, yes a real place, that is defined by geography and the various cultures of its inhabitants to a unique degree. Architecture is but a backdrop to Banham's larger point about the inter-relationship of people to the natural and built environments. The perspective of 35 years only sharpens the observations made by the insightful author.

Fine

Good read

I had to buy this book for school and Amazon had a great price. The ideas the author presents are interesting and his writing style is definitely interesting. I definitely recommend it for people who live in LA.

A wonderful introduction to the roots of L.A. and how it came to be what it was in the arly 70's, and amazingly still relevant for the 21st century.

A classic that every Angeleno should own - so sad that so much has disappeared