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Pacific Ocean Park : The Rise and Fall of Los Angeles' Space Age Nautical Pleasure Pier by Domenic Priore and Christopher Merritt (2014, Hardcover)

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Pacific Ocean Park : The Rise and Fall of Los Angeles' Space-Age Nautical Pleasure Pier, Hardcover by Merritt, Christopher; Priore, Domenic; Wilson, Brian (FRW), ISBN 1934170526, ISBN-13 9781934170526, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Presents the history of Santa Monica's nautical-themed Pacific Ocean Park, from its opening in 1958 through its 1967 closing to the demolition of its structural remains in the mid-1970s.

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Pacific Ocean Park--or as it was commonly known in Los Angeles from the '50s through the '70s, P.O.P.--was extraordinary in both its glamorous rise and spectacular fall. As a family-oriented attraction in the '50s with modernist-styled rides designed by Hollywood's best, P.O.P.'s attendance surpassed that of Disneyland. Christopher Merritt and Domenic Priore's spectacular history includes hundreds of images, most of them unseen elsewhere, including original ride designs and illustrations, including Tiki-rich, space age, and nautical rides. P.O.P. was often widely seen in movies and television shows throughout the '60s. Its Cheetah auditorium hosted important early rock shows, including those by Ritchie Valens, The Doors, and Pink Floyd. P.O.P. was located at the dividing line between Santa Monica and Venice, the only spot during Prohibition-era Los Angeles were residents were allowed to dance and consort in a carnival-like atmosphere. The book also backgrounds the infamous Dogtown of the 70's in which surfers took advantage of big waves that rolled through P.O.P.'s rotting piers near homeless junkies. Buyers will be able to download audio files heard from all P.O.P.'s attractions. Christopher Merritt currently designs amusement parks in Asia and also co-wrote Knott's Preserved . Domenic Priore also co-wrote the celebrated volumes Riot on Sunset Strip , Pop Surf Culture , and Smile: The Story of Brian Wilson's Lost Masterpiece .

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Publisher
Process Media
ISBN-10
1934170526
ISBN-13
9781934170526
eBay Product ID (ePID)
172409837

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Book Title
Pacific Ocean Park : the Rise and Fall of Los Angeles' Space Age Nautical Pleasure Pier
Author
Domenic Priore, Christopher Merritt
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Special Interest / Amusement & Theme Parks, United States / West / Pacific (Ak, CA, Hi, Or, Wa), Genres & Styles / Rock
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Travel, Music, History
Number of Pages
267 Pages, 264 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
11in
Item Weight
46.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Gv1853.3
Copyright Date
2014
Dewey Decimal
791.06879493
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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by 1951salMar 30, 2016
POP
Great book. A thorough historical account of a Fantastic Amusement Park way before the beginning through its horrible demise. A must for any POP Fan and all amusement park fans. Early POP was a Magical Place! Sal D
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by osirusbluesMar 02, 2021
If you lived it, you'll love it!
This is a facinating book on a fallen landmark. The history of a Southern California amusment park from its hey-day to demise. The photos and artifacts are wonderful. I went to the park twice, once as a child and again as a teenager. I witnessed the changes and now I know why.
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by mikey-d1May 22, 2018
very interesting book with great pictures and info on this long lost park by the sea
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by el7M5jxnShS@Del...Dec 10, 2015
Love this book!!!
This brings back SO MANY memories!!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!!! James hall
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by rythmeenApr 26, 2017
Awesome book about an awesome subject
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very interesting book with great pictures and info on this long lost park by the sea

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