The second of a planned series of four books focusing on culture, people, humor, and zeitgeist of L.A.Editor is respected as a former magazine editor and communications chief for a prominent social-justice nonprofitFocus will be on smart, entertaining short pieces, not esoteric or archly «literary» (i.e., no poetry)A mix of famous names and quirky unknownsNetwork of contributors will help promote the bookEngaging photo essays will add color and visual interest