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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 2, 1961 reads, "There's been a revolution in the world of books. Its name: Paperbacks. For 35 cents, 50 cents, 75 cents on up to $2.95, today's eager reader can get almost anything he wants in 'the wonderful world of paperbacks.'" Photograph caption reads, "Popular pastime: Browsing among the paperbacks - Mrs. Barbara Brooks (foreground), 5852 Coldwater Canyon Ave."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Shelving for periodicals--California--Los Angeles Shelving for books--California--Los Angeles Paperbacks--California--Los Angeles Books--California--Los Angeles Reading--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Streets--California--Los Angeles Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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