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Pretty Vacant: The Los Angeles Dingbat Observed,Used
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The only thing better than one boring building is hundreds of them. Far from the glamorous and avantgarde architectural features that make Los Angeles justifiably famous are the humble apartment buildings known as 'dingbats.' But Pretty Vacant dares to elevate the lowrise, the boxy, the not remarkably wellconstructed to the architecturally sublime. In this inexpensive brick of a book, through scads of photographs of these underappreciated gems, their boundless surfacey charms are soon obvious. Combining funky textures, streamlined sconces, and futureretro ornamentation, these buildings practically define LA vernacular in their optimistic mix of midcentury modishness and darling details. Clive Piercy's photographs provide a streetside glimpse into the curious lives of these buildings, with charming names that range from the regal (Kings Studios) to the spaceage (The Galaxie). Assembled in a compact but weighty package with more than 480 images, Pretty Vacant provides a snapshot tour and kitschy homage to this underdog architectural form.
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