webinar Recorded live on THURS JuLY 20th, 2023
Danny shared some of the highlights of his new book, including a behind-the-scenes look at his process of creating the book's poetry and photography, and a few of the book’s rhyming riddles of iconic Los Angeles landmarks that attendees had the chance to solve.
About Los Angeles Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Los Angeles’s Hidden Treasures
They say nobody walks in LA, but with Los Angeles Scavenger you’ll ditch the car and discover Los Angeles’s hidden treasures you’d otherwise zip past. This interactive scavenger hunt will help you see the city in new ways as you locate under-the-radar and iconic landmarks. Set off on an exciting journey to uncover over 300 locations in neighborhoods across LA using photos and rhyming clues.
With Los Angeles Scavenger in hand, you’ll explore secret gardens, hidden staircases, and historic cemeteries where LA’s famous and forgotten names are buried. Find a charming shop that’s been making mochi for over 100 years, and a Jewish deli full of rock history and pastrami. You’ll also visit a storied hotel that hosted the first Academy Awards ceremony, a Victorian mansion that became a clubhouse for magicians, and an Art Deco sculpture that guards a lake. Even if you’re familiar with some of the locations, the poetic clues will reveal fascinating trivia and give you a fresh perspective on the neighborhood.
Danny Jensen is the author of Los Angeles Scavenger, Secret Los Angeles: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, and 100 Things to Do in Los Angeles Before You Die. His writing and photography have been published by Time Out, Thrillist, KCET, and others. He's also a board member and Programs Chair of the Los Angeles City Historical Society. Danny has explored the hidden corners, unusual landmarks, and under-the-radar restaurants of Los Angeles for over a decade.
The presentation was followed by a Q&A session.
Signed copies of Los Angeles Scavenger can be ordered directly from the author here: https://secretlosangelesbook.com/