Golden Hour - The Architectural Treasures of Los Angeles
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Hardcover Book
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220 Pages
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8.5 x 11 inches
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Free Shipping to USA
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Shipped by Paragon Books in California
Golden Hour: The Architectural Treasures of Los Angeles is a visual love letter to the city’s iconic buildings and sun-drenched skyline.
Featuring over 100 original illustrations by London-based artist George Townley, it captures the glow of Southern California’s landmarks, from the Stahl House to the Hollywood Bowl.
It features exclusive notes behind the artworks, a detour to Palm Springs, fold-out pages revealing panoramic scenes in stunning detail, as well as a foreword by Discover Los Angeles and testimonials from beloved LA icons such as the Griffith Observatory, celebrating the spirit and nostalgia behind the work.
"Such a lovely book! Bought it for my husbands "Golden" birthday to accompany his gift to go on an architectural tour in LA and it was just perfect!"
- Lauren
"First off, the book itself looks stunning, with the sunset version of Townley’s Stahl House (my personal favourite) on the front cover. This is just the beginning though, and inside you can discover the countless more wonders that LA has to offer."
- Matt
FAQ
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Golden Hour: The Architectural Treasures of Los Angeles is a visual love letter to the city.
It features over 100 illustrations of Los Angeles’ iconic and lesser-known landmarks, each accompanied by personal stories from my time in the city, making it the perfect coffee table book that stands out in any space.
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Yes. Alongside the illustrations, you’ll find personal stories next to the artwork that share my experiences in Los Angeles, what it was like learning about the city as an outsider, and the moments that shaped my journey as an artist, as well as some insight into how I create the artwork.
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Includes:
- Never-before-seen illustrations and new colour variants created exclusively for this book.
- Fold-out pages revealing panoramic scenes.
- A stunning foreword by Discover Los Angeles, the tourism board in LA.
- Testimonials from beloved LA icons, including the Griffith Observatory
- A detour to Palm Springs
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The book is shipped directly from the publisher in California, so you won’t pay any tariffs or customs fees.
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No, every piece is created digitally by hand. I spend hours researching Los Angeles architecture and history, then carefully draw each illustration in Photoshop. It’s a process rooted in passion, not automation.
