Incorporated in 1888; Long Beach was the nations fastest-growing city for much of the early twentieth century. Tim Grobaty; columnist for two decades for the Long Beach Press-Telegram; looks back at the major events and compelling personalities that shaped the citys formative years. Early settlers such as William Willmore; Charles Rivers Drake and the Bixby family are brought into sharp focus as Grobaty recounts the citys defining moments. From the naming of city streets to early local newspaper wars; and culminating with the devastating earthquake of 1933; Long Beach Chronicles presents a fascinating collection of tales from the citys provocative past.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. More of a checklist of things to considerBy John A Lee IIIThis book is definitely not a tutorial. It presupposes a certain degree of knowledge of video production. You dont have to know a great amount but you better know the basics. What it does do; however; it does well.Instead of explaining the various things that go into a video production studio; emphasis is placed of ideas to consider from the standpoint of designing or building a facility. Topics range from choice of cameras or microphones to types of lighting; control systems; ventilation and ease of use. For any given topic; there may be a very brief synopsis of the principles involved but do not expect to learn about the topics with any degree of thoroughness. Instead; it is more of a checklist of things to consider as you enter the design phase of a project.This volume will also not make anyone qualified to do the actual design work. There is an insufficiency of depth for that. Instead; it provides a general background which can prove useful when talking to a competent design professional or as a reminder of things to consider for a do it yourself project.Possibly the best audience for this book is a person or a company considering putting in video production facilities. After going through it; a much better idea of what to look for; ask for and aspire to is possible.
