Waiting, sitting, fishing, and some automobiles : L A

Essay, "Invisible City--Picturing Los Angeles" (p. [6]-[11]), by Gerry Badger.
In this volume, text that usually comprises information found on a single t.p. (title and imprint information) takes place across p. [2]-[3] and [5]; the usual t.p. verso information is found on p. [4]; the 2 letters of "LA" are used as background in a light cream color and are divided between p. [3] and [5].
These photographs of the greater Los Angeles area (including Long Beach) were taken from 1979 to 1982. They are divided into sections according to 4 broad terms for their type of location; the sections are labeled: Public transit areas, Public use areas, Public fishing areas, Automotive landscapes. Each picture is accompanied by an enlarged map section, with the location of the photograph shown with a red mark on the map.