John Fante’s novels (Ask the Dust, Dreams of Bunker Hill, The Road to Los Angeles) offer a Technicolor glimpse into the lost world of 1930s downtown LA. Though the “federal bulldozer” has destroyed most of the remnants from this vibrant time, a few embers remain. Guided by Esotouric’s expert LA scholars, hop on the tour bus and travel back in time to such Fante locales as Angels Flight, the Goodwill where his anti-hero Arturo Bandini shopped, the Grand Central Market and the King Edward Cafe where b-girls nabbed his royalty checks.
WHEN: 10:30am check-in, 11am departure
ADMISSION: $58
TICKETS: www.esotouric.com/fante-8-23-08
MEET AT: Skylight Books
ADDRESS: 1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
WEBSITE: www.esotouric.com/fante-8-23-08
