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.
How Lisa See Discovers Untold Stories
The popular author’s latest novel relies on research, imagination, and unearthing forgotten history.
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.
Issue 27: Los Angeles Storytellers
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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THE MONDAY BOOK REVIEW
A Grizzly Bear Comeback?
Researchers show that it is possible to reintroduce the iconic brown bear to California. Will people go for it?
EVENTS
Latest from the California Book Club
Rattlesnakes Are Iconic—and Misunderstood
Scientists are pushing back on long-held misconceptions about one of the West’s most emblematic creatures.
THE WEEKLY ALTA NEWSLETTER
Weekly Cartoon: Altatude #3 Issue 27
This week's Sunday funny comes to us from cartoonist Lars Kenseth.