Weetzie     Dirk & Duck     My Secret Agent     Charlie & Brandy-Lynn
Cherokee & Witch Baby     Chong Jah-Love Family     Vixanne    
Francesca Lia Block     HOME    

WEETZIE BAT

Weetzie Bat is our slinkster cool heroine who knows Shangri-L.A. like the back of her own hand. Here are some items that would undoubtedly be lining the bookshelves of her cottage.


♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 

Los Angeles
by X

Rhino Records · 2001 · CD

	X is one of the best bands to have emerged from the Los Angeles punk scene. This is their first album, produced by Ray Manzareck (keyboardist for The Doors) and includes classic songs like "Los Angeles," "Nausea," and "The World's a Mess; It's in My Kiss."

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 

The Underground Guide to Los Angeles
edited by Pleasant Gehman

Manic D Press · 2002 · 240 pages

This guide, edited by a poet/scenester from the '80s punk scene, tells you about all the cool places that a traditional guidebook won't. The contributing writers explore it all: from historical Old Hollywood hangouts to the yummiest vegetarian restraunts; from the best gay and lesbian spots to hiking in the Hollywood Hills.


♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 

Kitsch Deluxe
by Lesley Gillilan and Dave Young

Mitchell Beazley · 2003 · 144 pages

This book explores the history of kitsch in words and photographs. Pink flamingos, hula girl dolls, kewpie dolls, and much more!

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 

Venice, California
by Delores Haney

Center for American Places · 2005 · 80 pages

This is the history of Venice, California, as told through a series of picture postcards that were collected over the years. From gondolas to Muscle Beach, from roller coasters to roller skaters, Venice has something to offer everyone.


♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 

Bust magazine

6 issues per year

	This is a magazine that focuses on girl culture, with a feminist bent. Ladies and ducks who have appeared on the cover include Bjork, Tina Fey, Thurston Moore, Beck, Margaret Cho, Cher, and Le Tigre.

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 

Houdini on Magic
by Harry Houdini

Dover · 1954 · 280 pages

Harry Houdini was a magician who lived in the Hollywood Hills. He was famous for being able to escape death many times by using magic. Learn his secrets in this book.


♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦