Time to start the Daily Mirror’s holiday gift suggestions and there’s no better way to begin than with “Bunker Hill Los Angeles: Essence of Sunshine and Noir” by my Crime Buddy Nathan Marsak, published by Angel City Press ($40). The book is full of historic photos and vintage ephemera, and the text is a deep dive into L.A. history in Nathan’s freewheeling style. If you’re fortunate and have a local independent bookstore, try it first.
Nathan is also the author of “Los Angeles Neon” (2002) which is out of print, but available from a variety of dealers.
As of today (Nov. 27), “Bunker Hill” is in stock at Skylight Books and Book Soup and can be ordered from Vroman’s in Pasadena. Also available online from Angel City Press.