Things are looking up for a former Santa Monica Canyon dweller. Santa Monica Public Library and Barnes & Noble present a book signing and slide show presentation by author and historian Ernest Marquez on Wednesday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble on the Third Street Promenade, 1201 Third Street.
In Ernest Marquez’s new book Santa Monica Beach, readers learn the history of one of the world’s most famous beaches through photographs and narrative. Marquez is a descendent of some of the first settlers of Santa Monica Canyon and spent his childhood there. The author’s fond memories, extensive knowledge of the history of Santa Monica and personal collection of photographs come together in this literary volume.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (310) 458- 8600.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 29, 2004. Read the original PDF.