Chevalier's Books, the oldest independently operated bookstore in Los Angeles, invites you to meet photographer Jim McHugh, signing his book Let's Get Lost, a collection of award winning photographs of LA's Golden Era.
Saturday afternoon - Dec. 20 - 3pm until 5pm
126 N Larchmont Boulevard - LA. 90004
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| The Gallery at Chevalier's - exhibited photographs from Let's Get Lost. |
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| Opening night celebration of Chevalier 's recent remodel, dedicated to Los Angeles architectural heritage. |
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| Orpheum Theatre and Lamppost on West Boulevard from Let's Get Lost |
Chevalier's Books - historic Los Angeles bookstore
Chevalier's Books, founded in 1940 by Joe
Chevalier, is the oldest, continuously operating bookstore
in Los Angeles. In 1990, Filis Winthrop, a
retired LA high school teacher, purchased the business from Joe Chevalier. The disappearance of
these independent, local bookstores is well known. This year it changed
hands again to Bert Deixler and Darryl Holter, two passionate,
dedicated bibliophiles. Chevalier's underwent a major
remodel in November, keeping the cozy, neighborhood feeling of the store
created by my wife, designer Johnna McHugh. Today Filis still
continues to operate the store - with more books, and added technology
but the same devotion she has given
for over 25 years. Chevalier's, an enduring, longstanding businesses on
Larchmont, is a cultural marker for the community, It is my great
pleasure to participate in the legacy of this landmark bookstore. Jim McHugh
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| The first building to be constructed on Larchmont Boulevard in 1924, it
was originally a bank. The bank's vault remains to this day, Filis Winthrop and Chloe McHugh with the vintage 1920s bank vault behind. |
Jim McHugh - Let's Get Lost
Book Signing - 3pm until 5pm - Saturday afternoon - Dec. 20, 2014
Chevalier's Books
126 North Larchmont Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90004
323.465.1334
www.chevaliersbooks.com
McHugh represented by
Timothy Yarger Fine Art - Beverly Hills
http://www.yargerfinearts.com/#!jim-mchugh/c1k46
http://www.yargerfinearts.com/#!jim-mchugh/c1k46
