Every city has its urban legends, its tall tales, and even its outright lies; Hollywood and Los Angeles have enough to fill a book and Paul Young has done just that. L.A. EXPOSED includes the facts behind the myths surrounding everything from the tall tales of tinsel town, to the legend and lore of L.A. landmarks, to rock`n`roll rumors, to Southern California`s unnatural history, to the city`s crime lore, to tales of corruption and conspiracy in the land of sunshine and health. L.A. Exposed dares to ask the hard questions: Does L.A. really have earthquake weather? Did Alfred Hitchcock ask Grace Kelly to do a striptease in her front window? Is there treasure buried in the Watts Towers? Are there still opium dens in Chinatown? Was Barbara Streisand ever in a porn film? Young gives readers the lowdown on the city`s most enduring myths, exploring their origins, and whether there is an ounce of truth to any of them. L.A. EXPOSED inventive, witty, and addictive is sure to be a hit in L.A. and beyond.