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Learning to Surf at 42

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THE READERS

Alta Journal Celebrates L.A.’s Vibrant Storytelling Ecosystem at the Festival of Books

In a jam-packed weekend, Alta treated readers to community, book signings, events, membership deals, and a special moment with Joan Didion herself.

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FAMILY BONDS

How Lisa See Discovers Untold Stories

The popular author’s latest novel relies on research, imagination, and unearthing forgotten history.

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ALTA FOLIO

Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa: Ocean Memory

Māori author and poet Tayi Tibble traverses the Pacific Ocean, recounting voyages of her ancestors as she ventures on ethereal journeys and connections of her own.

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THE CURRENT ISSUE

Issue 27: Los Angeles Storytellers

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BOSS

Ed Ruscha’s Plays on Words Are As Relevant As Ever

The Ed Ruscha retrospective at LACMA—Now Then—takes on big questions about the passage of time and the march of civilization.

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Free Ride

José Vadi’s Chipped: Writing from a Skateboarder’s Lens pays homage to the art of the board.

arthur sze, silk dragon ii, translations of chinese poetry, book review

Found in Translation

joel selvin, drums and demons, jim gordon

A Different Drummer

marie mutsuki mockett, tree doctor, book review

The Year of Living Dangerously

lauren markham, a map of future ruins, book review, politics, nonfiction, european world history

The Mythologies of Place

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

A Grizzly Bear Comeback?

Researchers show that it is possible to reintroduce the iconic brown bear to California. Will people go for it?

EVENTS

Alta Live hosts interviews with magazine contributors, subjects, and California luminaries every Wednesday.
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Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day with Alta Journal at Pages: A Bookstore in Manhattan Beach

Meet contributors Santi Elijah Holley, Victoria Patterson, and George Chen and help us launch Issue 27.

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Alta Live: Ask a Clerk! Indie Booksellers Tell All

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Alta Live: Author Lisa See

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Alta Live: Time to Rethink Rattlesnakes

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Alta Live: Pioneertown’s Problems

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DEN LEADERS

Rattlesnakes Are Iconic—and Misunderstood

Scientists are pushing back on long-held misconceptions about one of the West’s most emblematic creatures.

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MIDDLE AGE

Weekly Cartoon: Altatude #3 Issue 27

This week's Sunday funny comes to us from cartoonist Lars Kenseth.