Santa Monica: 1950-2010 (Images of America)

I’ve bought this book before, for myself, and as gifts, and I knew the author, as well as some of the people mentioned or depicted, so I am not a stranger to this book.The Images of America series is well written, and because the authors are local, there is a first hand knowledge and connection.

Having been born in Santa Monica, I was excited to receive this book to see historical photos of my home town between the years of 1950-2010......... but found all there was were pix of new stores, historical sites, etc. and a history of those locations. I was quite disappointed and regretted my purchase. It probably is a great buy for those who are more interested in the WRITTEN history of SM between those years, but I bought the book for the visuals.

Half the book was about dignitaries and celebrities residing in Santa Monica including their pics. Waste of money

great

My daughter absolutly loved this!!!

As a buyer of several Images of America books, this is the first that I was unhappy with. Rather than show Santa Monica's history, the focus seemed to be on recent and current businesses and their owners or executives. Nothing wrong with including truly prominent businesses, but this came across more like a local chamber of commerce publication.A complete waste of money.