Chaucer’s Book Talk and Signing: Robert Landau – “Event-Art Deco L.A.”
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Date & Time
Wed, Feb 11 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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3321 State Street
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Chaucer's Books
Wednesday February 11, 2026 – 5:30 PM
Chaucer’s Bookstore (3321 State Street) hosts Robert Landau for a book talk and signing of Art Deco Los Angeles. This event will serve as a fundraiser for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Santa Barbara. From 5:00 to 7:00 PM, 10% of all sales will be donated to the AIA.
Book Description
Step into the captivating world of Art Deco Los Angeles through the lens of renowned photographer Robert Landau.Art Deco Los Angles is a stunning photographic tour through one of the most glamourous architectural eras of the City of Angels. From the iconic Hollywood Bowl, where the world’s biggest acts dazzle under the evening sky, to the majestic Wiltern Theater, a timeless beacon of architectural grandeur, each photograph encapsulates the essence of Art Deco glamour. With meticulous attention to detail and an artist’s eye for composition, Robert Landau captures the essence of a golden age, inviting you to experience the magic of Art Deco Los Angeles like never before.
About the Author
Robert Landau is a photographer and author of several visual books, including the internationally acclaimed Rock ’n’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip. His photographs have been shown all over the world. A native Angeleno, his take on L.A. is distinctively passionate and journalistic.Alan Hess is author of twenty books on Modern architecture including the landmark Googie: Fifties Coffee Shop Architecture in 1985. His other subjects include Oscar Niemeyer, Frank Lloyd Wright, Ranch houses, Las Vegas, and Palm Springs. He serves on the California Historical Resources Commission, and the Preserve Orange County and Palm Springs Modernism Week boards. Buildings he’s landmarked include CBS Television City, Bullock’s Pasadena, Norm’s La Cienega, and the nation’s oldest McDonald’s stand. He’s received the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Honor Award, Docomomo/US’s Award of Excellence, and the Los Angeles Conservancy’s President’s Award.
