Dark City: The Real Los Angeles Noir

Jim Heimann, 2018

Overview

Explore the transformation of Los Angeles from a post-World War I backwater to a gleaming metropolis, and the darker side that emerged. This visual history delves into the city's gritty reality between the 1920s and 1950s, showcasing get-rich-quick schemes, organized crime, and corruption. Through a vast collection of images, uncover the murder and mayhem that unfolded in back alleys, gin joints, and crime scenes.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the history of Los Angeles
• Fans of noir genre and true crime
• Those fascinated by vintage photography and urban history

Key features

• Hardcover binding
• 480 pages
• Published by Taschen
• English language
• ISBN: 9783836560764
• Dimensions: 278x250x53 mm