Movie-Made Los Angeles

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The book delves into the rich artistic landscape of early 20th-century Los Angeles, highlighting how photography, painting, and tourism laid the groundwork for Hollywood's emergence. These art forms shaped California's identity, transforming it into a mythic destination and influencing the film industry’s development. The narrative reveals how the region's cultural mythology and artistic traditions contributed to the cinematic world-building that defined Hollywood. John Trafton provides a comprehensive exploration of how pre-cinema art shaped the American film industry's rise in the City of Angels.