05/28/2026
Angel City Press at Los Angeles Public Library is proud to announce the release of “Our Lady of the Angels: The Virgin of Guadalupe on the Walls of Los Angeles”. This landmark book marks the first foray into photojournalism for best-selling author Sam Quinones, a veteran reporter and author known for his deep exploration of Mexican and American cultures (Dreamland, The Least of Us, True Tales from Another Mexico). Featuring a foreword by acclaimed journalist Gustavo Arellano, and presented in both English and Spanish, this dual-language book brings the spirit of the City of Angels into its pages through evocative, candid photographs from the streets of LA.
On storefronts, alleyways, and street corners across the city, murals of the Virgin of Guadalupe grace the walls of Los Angeles in a tapestry of faith, identity, and culture. “Our Lady of the Angels: The Virgin of Guadalupe on the Walls of Los Angeles” captures the sacred and everyday presence of murals across the city, offering a poignant lens into the cultural heartbeat of LA neighborhoods. Each image is a testament to community, artistry, and devotion—a visual pilgrimage through urban altars where spirituality meets street art. Celebrating religious iconography, Latin culture, and the layered stories of LA itself, this collection invites you to see the city anew, through the lens of its most beloved saint.
“Our Lady of the Angels” releases on June 30, 2026!
Image 1: Announcement graphic with book cover.
Image 2: North Avenue 58 at Figueroa Street.
Image 3: North Hazard Avenue at Hammel Street. Mural by Paul Botello.
Image 4: Lorena Street at Siskiyou Street.
