Abandoned California: The Salton Sea
The Salton Sea
$42.33
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
29 March 2021
Summary
Documents the rise, decline, and haunting beauty of California’s Salton Sea region.
The Salton Sea, California’s largest inland body of water, was a spectacular oasis in the desert which attracted droves of boating, fishing, and beach enthusiasts for fun in the sun. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the Salton Sea was a notorious playground for celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, and the Beach Boys, who routinely drove out from Hollywood, 175 miles away. By the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781634992992 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1634992997 |
| Author: | Andy Willinger |
| Publisher: | America Through Time |
| Imprint: | America Through Time |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 29 March 2021 |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Dimensions: | 231mm x 163mm x 13mm |
| Series: | America Through Time |
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About The Author
Andy Willinger
Andy Willinger is an artist, photographer, writer, and creative originally from New York City. As the son of a Madison Avenue creative director and the stepson of a photojournalist, he was raised to appreciate the importance of striking visuals and clever storytelling. Andy studied at Boston University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting and Film. He came to California in 1990, where he fell in love with the capacious horizons of the desert and the sea, living in both Los Angeles and the Joshua Tree area. After establishing a successful career in television, Andy continues to be a devoted explorer of the delicate beauty and unforgiving desolation of the American Southwest. His photographs are collected and displayed worldwide.
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