# LA Art Books Golden Hour is a UK Artist's Retro-Inspired Tribute to LA Architecture By Giles Dawe | Published 2025-04-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-townley References: [georgetownley](https://www.georgetownley.com/) Golden Hour is a 220-page coffee table art book featuring over 100 original illustrations celebrating Los Angeles architecture and landmarks by UK artist George Townley. Published by [Paragon Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paragon-gear), this hardcover book measures 8.5" x 11" (21.6 x 27.9cm) and includes unique author notes and background information on notable locations throughout the city. Townley's distinctive style features retro-inspired clean lines and vibrant colors that capture the spirit of LA's [mid-century modern architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cool), classic cars, and palm tree-lined streets. Ranked as a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-coloring-book) "Project We Love" and recognized by the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Golden Hour was also featured in Los Angeles magazine. The campaign raised its initial goal of $5,000 within 30 minutes of launching. Backers can secure their discounted book for $40, with additional rewards including canvas tote bags, postcard sets, and signed copies. Image Credit: George Townley ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 39% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-modern Artistic Approaches:** The resurgence of retro-modern art styles offers fresh visual interpretations that blend nostalgia with contemporary design. - **Crowdfunded Publishing Success:** Crowdfunding platforms empower artists to reach niche audiences and secure funding, exemplified by successful campaigns like Golden Hour. - **Localized Cultural Celebrations:** Art books focusing on specific urban landscapes celebrate local culture and history, bridging the gap between art enthusiasts and city lovers. - **Colorful Architectural Illustrations:** Dynamic and vibrant architectural illustrations provide a rejuvenated perspective on iconic cityscapes, appealing to both art collectors and urban enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Innovative art books combining visual and narrative elements create unique product offerings for collectors and aficionados. - **Creative Crowdfunding:** Crowdfunding platforms revolutionize the way artists can independently fund and market their projects to global audiences. - **Travel and Tourism:** Artistic tributes to urban landmarks enhance the cultural value of destinations, attracting attention from both tourists and local communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Los Angeles Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24h-los-angeles.md) - [Golden-Hour Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie.md) - [Beautiful Automotive Design Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benecict-redrove-auto-photo-manual.md) - [Graphic Design Bold Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-2.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [AI Art Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-art-book.md) - [Pastry-Centric Coffee Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marchesi-1824.md) - [10-Pound Monumental Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagram-living-by-design.md) - [Brutalist Korea Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-korea.md)