ERIK DAVIS

March Hares Save on March 27!

Born in March, or like someone who was? Bring your March baby on Esotouric's March 27 Raymond Chandler's Bay City tour and take advantage of this special offer: the birthday kid's ticket is just $3.33 when s/he rides with a regular passenger. Pre- reservation is essential for the March Hares promotion. Questions, or ready to reserve? Contact us today.

L.A. on a 6-Pack

Take advantage of Esotouric's Solo 6-Pack offer and save $100+ off the regular ticket price. The Shareable 12-Pack lets you mix and match, riding solo or with friends on any regular Esotouric bus adventure.

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We give private tours for large groups, and offer discounts on regular tours for groups of eight or more. For more info, click here.

KCRW and KPCC members take 15% off regular bus tour tickets (limit 4 per member, must show member card at bus)

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Erik Davis is a San Francisco-based writer, culture critic, and independent scholar. He is the author of "TechGnosis: Myth, Magic, and Mysticism in the Age of Information, as well as a short critical volume on "Led Zeppelin IV." In addition to his regular column in Arthur Magazine, Davis contributes to scores of other magazines and his essays have been included in over a dozen books. He won a Maggie award for his "San Francisco Magazine" profile of the Internet entrepreneur and UFO contactee Joe Firmage, while "The New Yorker" has recognized his expertise in the works of the science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. He lectures frequently on topics ranging from electronic music to the evolution of consciousness. Erik hosts the occasional Visionary Hollywood tour.

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ALMOST SOLD OUT! Raymond Chandler's Los Angeles Saturday, March 13th(event)(1 day)
Maja's Mysteries: A Magical Excursion into Secret Los Angeles - Sat, March 20th(event)(8 days)
Raymond Chandler's Bay City - March 27th(event)(15 days)
Crawling Down Cahuenga: Tom Waits' LA - Saturday April 3rd(event)(22 days)
John Buntin's L.A. Noir Crime Tour Saturday, April 10th(event)(29 days)
John Fante Dreams from Bunker Hill - Saturday, April 17th(event)(36 days)
Haunts Of A Dirty Old Man: Charles Bukowski's Los Angeles Saturday, April 24th(event)(43 days)
Pasadena Confidential Saturday, May 1st(event)(50 days)
Blood & Dumplings Saturday, May 8th(event)(57 days)
The Real Black Dahlia Saturday, May 15th(event)(64 days)
The Birth of Noir: James M. Cain's Southern California Nightmare - Saturday, May 22nd(event)(71 days)
Weird West Adams Saturday, June 5th(event)(85 days)
Hotel Horrors & Main Street Vice - Saturday, June 12th(event)(92 days)
East Side Babylon - Saturday, June 26th(event)(106 days)
Raymond Chandler's Los Angeles Saturday, July 10th(event)(120 days)
Haunts of a Dirty Old Man: Charles Bukowski's Los Angeles Saturday, July 24th(event)(134 days)

Vintage Downtown Views

Another Esotouric Exclusive: nine incredible large format photos of the Historic Core circa 1903-10, for just $18 postpaid. To get your set, click here.

Raymond Chandler Mystery Map Returns!

Back from the out-of-print grave and ready to be used, it's the classic Chandler crime scene map of Los Angeles. Why pay $100+ for a dog eared copy when a crisp new one can be yours for $15?

great L.A. documentary

now you can purchase the film the L.A. Times called "irreverent, insightful, surely one of the most ambitious documentaries on Los Angeles ever."

Souvenirs d'Buk

Get your limited edition plasticmuse / Tony Millionaire Bukbird silkscreen poster, t-shirt or set of beer coasters.

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The Mother Road, Mapped

Robert Waldmire's Old Route 66 Map is a legendary piece of illustrated history. We have a limited supply, direct from the artist's estate. Get yours today before they're all gone.

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