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Benedikt and Angelika Taschen

Today's guests are Benedikt and Angelika Taschen, founder and senior editor of Taschen, the German publisher of books on art, architecture, interiors and erotica. The Taschens have a special relationship with Los Angeles. Not only has the company published several books on post-war modernist architecture here, but Benedikt and Angelika have bought and renovated the famous Chemosphere House, designed by John Lautner. We'll hear from them about their passion for Los Angeles and their innovative publishing house.

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KCRW placeholderBy Sarah Spitz • Apr 4, 2001 • 1 min read

Today's guests are Benedikt and Angelika Taschen, founder and senior editor of Taschen, the German publisher of books on art, architecture, interiors and erotica. The Taschens have a special relationship with Los Angeles. Not only has the company published several books on post-war modernist architecture here, but Benedikt and Angelika have bought and renovated the famous Chemosphere House, designed by John Lautner. We'll hear from them about their passion for Los Angeles and their innovative publishing house.

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    Sarah Spitz

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