ds travelers and locals alike deep into the beachy, deserty, mountainy, foodie, techie essence of the Golden State. A small army of authors, artists, chefs, scientists, technologists and historians will together paint a picture of the real California -- a place quite distinct from the one found in the popular imagination. Featuring the work of Daniel Duane, Gary Kamiya, Rachel Levin, Gustavo Arellano, Dana Johnson, Rachel Khong and others, this stylish and intimate guide will function as a literary companion to the state, from its funky bohemian enclaves to its glitzy Hollywood haunts, and the lesser-known realms in between.