chris nichols signs his new book the leisure architecture of wayne mcallister at la luz on may 11 - Beyond Tiki

D DJLee Member Joined: Jul 06, 2003 Posts: 175	D DJLee Posted posted on Sun, Apr 29, 2007 7:04 PM Hi Here is the La Luz press release.. His new book is marvelous. MAY 11 Architect of deco Hollywood and the birth of Las Vegas, Wayne McAllister, saluted in new book THE LEISURE ARCHITECTURE OF WAYNE MCALLISTER. Book signing by author Chris Nichols, Friday, May 11, 2007 at LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY, 7 pm. The commercial architecture created by Wayne McAllister contributed much of the character of postwar Las Vegas and Southern California as well as influencing a lifestyle of glamorous nightclubs, poolside leisure and life behind the wheel. The new book THE LESIURE ARCHITECTURE OF WAYNE MCALLISTER Chris Nichols is a retrospective of a truly influential architect and the magnificent structures he created. Wayne McAllister was a designer with no formal architectural training who completely changed the fabric of cities like Las Vegas. From the famous Sands, Fremont and Desert Inn hotels in Las Vegas to neon-laden drive-ins such as Bob’s Big Boy, McDonnell’s and Simon’s to extravagant dinner houses like Lawry’s the Prime Rib, Richlor’s and Melody Lane, THE LEISURE ARCHITECTURE OF WAYNE MCALLISTER explores the history of this architect’s best-known projects. Chris Nichols has worked in the historic preservation community for almost twenty years. His work has been profiled in Smithsonian Magazine, National Public Radio, PBS, the Los Angeles Times, and L.A. Weekly. He is the former chair of the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee and an editor for Los Angeles Magazine. LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY is located in the Soap Plant/WACKO building, in East Hollywood at 4633 Hollywood Blvd, 90027. Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday: 11 am – 7 pm, Thursday – Saturday: 11 am – 9 pm and Sunday 12-6 pm.
V vintagegirl Tiki Socialite Los Angeles Joined: Jun 12, 2002 Posts: 542	V vintagegirl Posted posted on Sat, May 5, 2007 1:48 AM Seriously, Chris has been working on this book FOREVER! I don't think there is anyone that knows more about Wayne McCallister except maybe Wayne himself, and you can't ask him anymore so there you go.
C christiki295 Member LA-2547 mls east Hawaii &5500 Easter Is Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3837	C christiki295 Posted posted on Wed, May 16, 2007 11:20 PM I'm bummed. I missed it!

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DJLee Posted posted on Sun, Apr 29, 2007 7:04 PM

Hi
Here is the La Luz press release.. His new book is marvelous.

MAY 11
Architect of deco Hollywood and the birth of Las Vegas, Wayne McAllister, saluted in new book THE LEISURE ARCHITECTURE OF WAYNE MCALLISTER.

Book signing by author Chris Nichols, Friday, May 11, 2007 at LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY, 7 pm.

The commercial architecture created by Wayne McAllister contributed much of the character of postwar Las Vegas and Southern California as well as influencing a lifestyle of glamorous nightclubs, poolside leisure and life behind the wheel. The new book THE LESIURE ARCHITECTURE OF WAYNE MCALLISTER Chris Nichols is a retrospective of a truly influential architect and the magnificent structures he created. Wayne McAllister was a designer with no formal architectural training who completely changed the fabric of cities like Las Vegas. From the famous Sands, Fremont and Desert Inn hotels in Las Vegas to neon-laden drive-ins such as Bob’s Big Boy, McDonnell’s and Simon’s to extravagant dinner houses like Lawry’s the Prime Rib, Richlor’s and Melody Lane, THE LEISURE ARCHITECTURE OF WAYNE MCALLISTER explores the history of this architect’s best-known projects. Chris Nichols has worked in the historic preservation community for almost twenty years. His work has been profiled in Smithsonian Magazine, National Public Radio, PBS, the Los Angeles Times, and L.A. Weekly. He is the former chair of the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee and an editor for Los Angeles Magazine.

LA LUZ DE JESUS GALLERY is located in the Soap Plant/WACKO building, in East Hollywood at 4633 Hollywood Blvd, 90027. Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday: 11 am – 7 pm, Thursday – Saturday: 11 am – 9 pm and Sunday 12-6 pm.

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vintagegirl Posted posted on Sat, May 5, 2007 1:48 AM

Seriously, Chris has been working on this book FOREVER! I don't think there is anyone that knows more about Wayne McCallister except maybe Wayne himself, and you can't ask him anymore so there you go.

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christiki295 Posted posted on Wed, May 16, 2007 11:20 PM

I'm bummed. I missed it!