Fountains are among the many over-looked small things that grace our cityscapes.

An elegant exploration of L.A.’s historic and whimsical fountains—each a sculpted oasis in the city’s sprawl. From the luminous Beverly Hills Electric Fountain to the fan-commissioned Valentino Fountain, Virginia Comer reveals how these waterworks reflect civic pride, cultural memory, and artistic mastery. Learn the stories behind monuments like Mulholland Memorial Fountain and Muses of Music, Dance, and Drama at the Hollywood Bowl. This hand-captioned photo album captures the sensory delight and historical roots of Southern California’s most serene public treasures.