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L.A. Woman

By Eve Babitz
Series: Canons
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L.A. Woman by Eve Babitz delves into the vibrant and chaotic life of a young woman navigating the glamorous yet unforgiving landscape of Los Angeles. The narrative captures the essence of the city through love, art, and misadventure, providing an intimate glimpse into the longing and allure of L.A.'s unique spirit. Through both observation and participation, the protagonist experiences a world filled with memorable characters and vivid experiences.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate stories that vividly capture the allure and complexity of Los Angeles. With a blend of wit and insight, it offers a fascinating exploration of the glamorous yet gritty aspects of life in L.A., narrated through the lens of a unique protagonist navigating love and life.

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L.A. Woman

A glittering coming-of-age tale set in '70s Los Angeles.

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Sophie, a twenty-something Jim Morrison groupie gliding through a golden existence in L.A., and Lola, a German immigrant who has settled in Hollywood, know that while Los Angeles is constantly changing, it is essentially eternal.

The two women dazzle—one with the promises of youth, the other with the fulfilment of nostalgia—as they wend their way through the pink sunsets and the palm trees of Los Angeles.

Living out their addictively decadent lives, Sophie and Lola are cult writer Babitz's literary embodiment of the iconic L.A. Woman—more than in part inspired by her own wild and hedonistic youth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786892768

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 160

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Eve Babitz Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Canons

About the Author

Eve Babitz was born and grew up in Hollywood. She began to write in 1972 after designing album covers for such artists as Linda Ronstadt, Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds and Lord Buckley. Her articles and short stories have appeared in Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire and The New York Times Book Review.

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