The Mirage Factory: Illusion, Imagination, and the Invention of Los Angeles

The Mirage Factory is a gripping tale of visionaries who dared to dream big in the unforgiving landscape of Southern California.

From the mind of best-selling author Gary Krist, this book uncovers the stories of three mavericks who transformed the desert into a bustling metropolis through sheer determination and creativity.

Follow the journey of William Mulholland, D.W.

Griffith, and Aimee Semple McPherson as they push the limits of human engineering and imagination to create an urban oasis in the middle of nowhere. Experience the highs and lows of their personal empires, from hubris to scandal to catastrophic failure of design, all while uncovering the mirage that is Los Angeles.

This book will leave you questioning the true cost of progress and the power of human ingenuity in shaping our world.

Don't miss out on this captivating tale of a city that never should have been, but was made possible by the visionaries who dared to dream big.