Built in 1924, the Los Angeles Central Library is not only full of the largest holdings collection in any US public library, but its paintings, murals, sculptures and tile-work make it a living monument to the city's love of art, architecture, knowledge, and community.

A new book from Stephen Gee and Arnold Schwartzman capture the library's central location and symbolic grandiosity, which have become essential as we move away from printed information.

As part of “Native Angeleno,” AirTalk’s occasional series looking at the people, places and things that make Los Angeles what it is, authors Stephen Gee and Arnold Schwartzman join Larry to talk about the history and design of the Central Library.

Co-author Stephen Gee will be at the Los Angeles Central Library this Saturday, April 30, from 2:00p to 4:00p  to talk about the book. Click here for more information. 

Guests:

Arnold Schwartzman, photographer, co-author of the book, “Los Angeles Central Library: A History of Its Art and Architecture” (Angel City Press, 2016).

Stephen Gee, author, writer and TV producer, co-author of the book “Los Angeles Central Library: A History of Its Art and Architecture” (Angel City Press, 2016).