Jeannine Stein reports on the Festival of Books “Los Angeles: Myth & Memory” panel:

The Hollywood sign may be the perfect symbol of the blending of myth and reality of Los Angeles. Designed to be only a temporary marketing tool that eventually started to fall apart, it has since become an emblem of ultimate glamour and celebrity.

Photo credit: Al Seib / Los Angeles Times

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    I SAW THAT SIGN. gah. i miss california. take me back.

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