The Drive-In, the Supermarket, and the Transformation of Commercial Space in Los Angeles, 1914-1941

Rating:
Summary: A great look at the cultural history of Los Angeles
Review: A fascintating look at the cultural history of Los Angeles and the way in which commercial spaces played a part in developing it. A must for anyone that's seriously interested in more than the usual history lesson on Tinsletown. Actually, more than simply Los Angeles, this book gives clues as to how the development of commericial spaces that we've come to take for granted have influenced cultural history across the entire nation, with Los Angeles leading the way in innovation.