Southern California: A Guide for the Eyes

As one of the most storied regions of North America, Southern California is a captivating addition to the award-winning Guides for the Eyes series. Southern California: A Guide for the Eyes takes the elements you see in the SoCal landscape and explains their significance, origin and history. The book explores one hundred topics, including beaches, strip malls, citrus fruits, palm trees and mid-century modern architecture, through short and engaging cultural histories and original photography. The back of the book lists must see places to stay, eat and visit. WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING “Thoroughly entertaining, humorous, and enlightening. Parhad’s book distill the essence of Southern California in 200 pages.” —Peter Moruzzi, author of “Palm Springs Holiday: A Vintage Tour from Palm Springs to the Salton Sea” “Southern California: A Guide for the Eyes is the ultimate handbook to experiencing a place like a local. A visual treasure hunt of clues, this series successfully does what you wish every other travel guide would do (but doesn’t).” —Anne Ditmeyer, Creative Coach and Consultant Southern California: A Guide for the Eyes by Elisa Parhad Hardcover | 5.5 x 7 inches | 224 pages 9780982049723 | $19.95