Taschen: Portait of a City
Coffee Table Book Los Angeles
“Los Angeles – Portrait of a City” by TASCHEN captures the essence of LA across 572 pages of striking photography. From Hollywood glamour to everyday life, this coffee table book offers a rich and layered portrait of the city – perfect for lovers of design, culture and visual storytelling.
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Product information "Coffee Table Book Los Angeles"
A city of light, stories and just a hint of illusion
Los Angeles isn’t easily defined – it’s experienced. Somewhere between sunlight, cinema and endless possibility, “Los Angeles – Portrait of a City” by TASCHEN captures the spirit of this iconic metropolis. With its generous format (25 x 34 cm), substantial weight (4.22 kg) and 572 pages, this coffee table book offers a rich visual journey curated by David L. Ulin, Jim Heimann and Kevin Starr. From early Hollywood imagery to contemporary urban life, the book brings together a diverse collection of photography that reveals the many layers of LA. Bound in a high-quality hardcover and presented in multiple languages (German, English, French), it combines visual impact with cultural depth.
Somewhere between staged and real
This coffee table book moves effortlessly between cinematic imagery and authentic everyday moments. Los Angeles appears glamorous, raw, vibrant and occasionally unexpected. Large-format spreads allow each photograph to breathe, inviting you to pause and discover the details. It’s not just a visual archive – it’s a narrative told through atmosphere, perspective and time.
Publishing that goes beyond the page
For over four decades, TASCHEN has been shaping the world of art and photography books with a strong sense of design and accessibility. Their books are objects in their own right – thoughtfully curated and beautifully produced. “Los Angeles – Portrait of a City” reflects this philosophy in every detail.
For interiors that appreciate a little California light
Whether placed on a coffee table, styled on a shelf or displayed as a statement piece, this book integrates effortlessly into modern living spaces. It pairs beautifully with other volumes or stands confidently on its own. And like a good sunset in LA, it’s something you might return to again and again – simply because it feels right.
Product properties
| Brand: | Taschen |
|---|---|
| Series: | Portait of a City |
| Width: | 25 cm |
| Depth: | 34 cm |
| Weight: | 4.22 kg |
| Colour: | Multicoloured |
| Manufacturer's colour: | Multicoloured |
| Year of publication: | 2009, 2012 |
| Product type: | Coffee Table Books |
| Author: | David L. Ulin, Jim Heimann, Kevin Starr |
| Cover: | Hardcover |
| Number of pages: | 572 |
| Language: | English, French, German, Multilingual |
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