Book Details
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Scene of the Crime: Photographs from the LAPD Archive |
| Author: |
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James Ellroy, Tim B. Wride |
| Times Read: |
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1 |
| Last Read: |
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05.25.05 |
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Notes History
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| 05.25.05 | A very well put-together book consisting of old LA crime scene photos with an introduction by Ellroy and a few essays by cops and whatnot as well. The book is laid out such that you see large prints of these pictures with no caption or anything, just what's written on the photo (case numbers, photographer, date, etc.) followed by an index of the photos with the crime notes attached. So you get to look at these glimpses, wonder all kinds of stuff about them: who the people are, how they died, why this picture was taken. Of course, even in the back plenty of photos don't have explanations, remaining a mystery forever. It's a very evocative book. |
