Great to get the magazine and just wanted to tell you that it looks great and is very interesting. The Gehry piece was great. Congratulations!

Zev Yaroslavsky

Fairfax District

Former Los Angeles County Supervisor and Los Angeles

City Councilman

 

I could not have been more delighted when I opened my hardcopy L.A. Times to see a beautiful publication recognizing the architectural wonders of Los Angeles. I was surprised that the L.A. Times put in the effort to cover many of the most amazing places in L.A. that we sometimes take for granted. Imagine my greater surprise when I noticed it was our neighborhood Beverly Press that produced it.

Since I was a kid, I have always been frustrated that Los Angeles had a tendency to tear down its heritage. (As a councilmember in two cities, I played a role in saving the Formosa Café, the Century Plaza and Norms La Cienega, among others, channeling my frustration). One of the earliest examples of this tendency that so outraged me was the demolition of the original Brown Derby in 1980, although as noted in the magazine, the Derby itself survives, hidden in a small strip mall on Wilshire. However, many wonderful places have survived due to preservation efforts, and other amazing places have been built since, such as the Disney Concert Hall.

And what a rare treat to have an interview with Frank Gehry, an architectural genius who just doesn’t give interviews.

I hope you find a way to distribute this wonderful magazine beyond just the borders of our neighborhood. It is a treasure that deserves to be shared widely. Bravo!

Paul Koretz

Beverly Grove

Former Los Angeles City Councilman, California State Assemblyman and

West Hollywood City Councilman

 

My L.A. friends and board members have sent me cell phone images of the incredible three-page article on Doheny Greystone Estate. It was truly a great article and with much thanks to you.

Thank you again.

Susan Rosen

President

Friends of Greystone

 

Thank you. Congratulations on this excellent piece! Frank and Berta Gehry are longtime supporters of Project Angel Food. What a gorgeous piece. AND your photo!! Stunning.

 

Mark McBride

Director of Philanthropy

Project Angel Food

 

Wow, so much great content! It is gorgeous. So proud to be a part of it. Thank you so much!

Emily Marrin

Los Angeles Zoo

 

“Our People Our Places” is absolutely exquisite! Thanks for the article on Pink’s. Congratulations on a great publication.

Richard Pink

Pink’s Hot Dogs

 

Thank you for dropping by with several copies of “Our People Our Places.” The issue looks fantastic and should be another contender for a Press Club award.

Callie Webb

Immaculate Heart

 

Wow! What a beautiful edition. It really turned out great.

Natalie Iturbe Jackson

Special Events and Marketing Manager

Melrose Trading Post