I have no idea how big or small these images will post, so here goes:
Ask BK:First of all, do you have this book,
THEN AND NOW, 1973-2004 by Ed Ruscha? I only learned of it when browsing Hollywood "then and now" titles after reading Adriana. Found a wonderful copy at a great price, and it's certainly worthy of an entire discussion.
Now, here's a memory question for BK or DR Jane or DR Druxy or anyone who can help: In the 1973 photograph there's a restaurant visible between the American Airlines building and Capitol Records (where the pagoda thing sits later) called Munch Box. Do you remember it? What was it? Any description would be of interest because I came across a couple of notes from 1972-73 indicating I'd eaten there a few times, and I had no memory of its name or anything about it.
I could probably get that sign clearer with a large hi-res scan, but I think if you squint you can get the idea.
This book, and Ed Ruscha's project, is a godsend - as one would expect - while exploring it can be a bit of a strange experience. But: wow.
