Río L.A. Tales from the Los Angeles River poetically recounts, in dramatic words and even-more dramatic pictures, the history and lore of the once under-appreciated Los Angeles River. With attention focussed on the humble waterway by people and organizations throughout the country, the Los Angeles River is once again emerging as the heart of the region.

Clockshop’s founder and director Julia Meltzer pens a contemporary foreword, adding a fresh perspective for a new generation of readers. Her insightful words are coupled with the late Kevin Starr’s original Foreword, which combine to set the tone and recognize the importance of the book.