Joe Oesterle

My boyfriend Paul and I used this book a lot on our California road trip. It was more interesting as a folk lore trivia book than a travel guide. Even then not that interesting (like, Fry's electronic stores? Seriously?). Maybe if it was still the 90s, and I was still into the x-files.

An interesting look @ Hollywood & other Southern California locales.

We are treated to stories about: Movie Stars, Movie Moguls, Famous & unique architecture, ghosts, legends, murder, suicide, mayhem, trials, and more.

Many stories although short, include the websites of the contributor so that the reader may read more about the subject.

I found the book to be lacking, I prefer more details when reading non-fiction.

I was surprised by how much I didn't know about the state I have lived in for more than 40 years. I thought it was very interesting, lots of nice pictures and seems no matter where you live in California there is something weird close by!