Joan Mickelson, Ph.D.

“Local author provides insight into city’s illustrious past. Spanning more than 30 years, the more than 125 black and white photographs, coupled with Mickelson’s keen insights, bring to life Hollywood’s characters and pioneers. From the roaring ‘20s to the post war ‘50s, she highlights the buildings, people and events vital to the city’s history.”

"...exhaustive documentation, extensive research and personal knowledge in an ‘easy-to-read’ book. .. [detailed] index and bibliography...”
“Books to build on... Mickelson’s book tells a fascinating history of architecture and ambition well populated with the people who brought Hollywood into being.”