This is Hollywood: An Unusual Movieland Guide

A Hollywood classic, Ken Schessler's "This is Hollywood" is in its 24th year as Hollywood's #1 sightseeing and historical guide. Written by one of Hollywood's top historians, and newly updated in 2002, it contains fascinating stories on Hollywood murders, scandals, haunted houses, historical sites, landmarks and even graves of the stars. It includes 45 detailed maps, over 50 photos, and sections on Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.