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California: the whole world knows it as the mother lode of scandal and celebrity, mayhem and miracles, a place where nearly anything can happen - and does. Giving the lowdown on the most notorious locations across the state, "California Babylon" redefines tourism for the 21st century by guiding you to the places you actually want to see, whether you'll admit to it or not. Packed with photographs and with easy-to-follow directions to each site, "California Babylon" unveils the real-life filming locations; scenes of rock-'n'-roll debauchery; homes and hotspots where the stars lived, dined, made love and died - and where they still do today. With this detailed, up-to-date guide, you can revisit some of the most shocking, puzzling, glamorous and tragic moments the world has ever known. Spend the night in the very hotel rooms where Janis Joplin, John Belushi, or Hawaii's King Kamehameha died. See the site where People's Temple leader Jim Jones whipped hundreds of followers into a frenzy. Visit the orphanage where little Norma Jeane Baker dreamed of stardom. Follow in the footsteps of serial killers. Recreate the camera angles for dozens of your favorite films, from "Vertigo" to "Pee Wee's Big Adventure." With "California Babylon"'s help, you can also see: infamous crime scenesthe homes of screen legendsgraves of the rich and famousassassination sitesabandoned utopiasrestaurants and bars frequented by celebrities Forget the endless malls and beaches! Wouldn't you rather see JFK's secret love-nest, the stage where Michael Jackson's hair burst into flames, or the alley that was the epicenter of prostitution in gold-rush era San Francisco? These are the guilty pleasures you'll actually write home about, and they're what make California the wacky, world-famous, and truly unbelievable place it is today.
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Scandals, Guidebooks, Celebrities, Local History, History, California, guidebooks, California, description and travelPlaces
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California Babylon: A Guide to Site of Scandal, Mayhem and Celluloid in the Golden State
2013, St. Martin's Press
in English
1466854146 9781466854147
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California Babylon: a guide to sites of scandal, mayhem, and celluloid in the Golden State
2000, St. Martin's Griffin
in English
- 1st ed.
0312263856 9780312263850
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [271]-275) and index.
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