*Soul of Los Angeles won a Gold medal in the Travel - Guidebook
category at the Independent Publisher Book awards competition, USA,
2020&An Honorable Mention - 2020 Best travel guide of the year by the
North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA)* "When people
criticize LA, they are usually afraid of exploring, and probably too
used to easy cities where you don't have to fight to find beautiful
things" - Moby Access a secret Malibu beach, relax at a gigantic Korean
spa open 24/7, watch Tarantino's movie collection, eat your burger the
Californian way, meditate at Elvis and George Harrison's peaceful
getaway, shop a vinyl and a vintage dress in the same spot. Soul of Los
Angeles was written by Emilien Crespo, a writer and entrepreneur that
has lived and explored Los Angeles for a decade. He carefully picked the
gems that make him love Los Angeles. To bring them to life, he worked
with two immigrant residents, the Spanish photographer Pia Riverola and
the French illustrator Clara Mari. The "Soul of" collection is a new
approach to the art of traveling that consists of vagabonding around,
chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who
want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb
every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul. Each guide in the "Soul
of" collection includes: - the 30 best experiences a city has to offer -
interviews with those who give the city its spirit - illustrations by a
local artist
