West of Eden

A LIFE IN 21ST CENTURY LOS ANGELES

by Chuck Rosenthal

​ISBN 9780984578283

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In Rosenthal’s second book of Magic Journalism, Shark Rosenthal negotiates the labyrinths of Hollywood, Malibu, and Topanga Canyon, often thwarted by his life partner, Diosa, and their daughter, the miraculous if difficult Jesus, as well as dozens of enigmatic and hilarious characters, swimming pools, and movie stars.   
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"hands-down one of the funniest—and wisest—works about Los Angeles."
—David St. John

"dry, absurd, and beautiful."
—Evelyn McDonnell

"Dead eye gossipy and wildly funny."
—Celeste Fremon

"Rosenthal is an original voice equipped with the vocabulary to spell out the beauty, horror, and irony that constitutes contemporary Los Angeles."
–Mike Sonksen, KCET (full review here)