Frommer's Portable Disneyland
The premier book series for
planning your trip. I never
travel without Frommer's!

See also: Frommer's California
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The Great Movies
by Roger Ebert
A serious book about film,
which fits right in with my
Southern California theme.
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The Big Sleep
by Raymond Chandler
Perhaps the definitive detective
noir, set in L.A. circa 1939.

See also: Farewell, My Lovely
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Conversations with Wilder
by Billy Wilder
and Cameron Crowe
Read about the famous director
of such classics as Double
Indemnity and Sunset Boulevard.
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Helter Skelter
by Vincent Bugliosi
The true story of the Manson
murders and how Bugliosi put
them behind bars for life.
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Brown Derby Restaurant
The legendary Hollywood hot
spot where all the big stars dined.
Nostalgia and some recipes,
including the Cobb Salad
which was invented here.

See also: Live, Love, Eat:
The Best of Wolfgang Puck
The chef who founded Spago
and maybe even California
cuisine serves it up.
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