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Join us for refreshments, gangsters, glamour, and cake as we celebrate the release of Of Mobsters and Movie Stars: The Bloody "Golden Age" of Hollywood (WildBlue Press). Author Joan Renner will be on hand to sign books and dish the dirt about Los Angeles true crime in the 1920s/1930s. Books will be availble for purchase while supplies last, so stop by this open-house style event and have some retro fun.
About the book: In this gripping historical account, expert crime historian Joan Renner explores the shadowy world of fame and crime during Hollywood's most glamorous era. As Los Angeles transformed into the epicenter of film, it also became a haven for notorious criminals and mobsters, weaving a complex tapestry of allure and danger that is sure to intrigue.
Renner brings to life stories that are more thrilling than fiction, including harrowing LAPD showdowns, dark dealings behind the studio gates, and tragic fates of luminaries whose off-screen lives were as dramatic as their on-screen personas. She delves into infamous episodes, such as the shocking case of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, accused of "accidentally" crushing to death a young actress beneath his enormous weight as he raped her, and other lesser-known, but equally hair-raising stories of actors brought down by scandal and corruption.
About the author: Joan Renner is a renowned author and investigative historian who specializes in 20th-century true crime. She delves into the murder, mayhem, and scandal that took place in historic Los Angeles through her popular blog, Deranged L.A. Crimes. Renner is a respected speaker on crime in Los Angeles and has been invited to speak at seminars by the California Association of Criminalists. She has also been featured as a crime expert in various TV shows such as Deadly Women, Evil Kin, and Horror at the Cecil Hotel. Renner's contributions to the Hollywood and Crime podcast further showcase her deep understanding of L.A.'s notorious criminal history and captivate audiences with tales of the city's dark past.
For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.