An art major at Cal State Northridge excited about new marijuana laws — changing possession of small amounts of pot from a felony to misdemeanor — was the first to tinker with the sign in 1976.

Ben [Goretsky] from 3D Retro suggested using the figurine as the canvas for the DesignerCon Hollywood 100 art show. That’s when the art show concept was born.” Julie B's Hollywoodland.

In the new book Hollywood Signs: The Golden Age of Glittering Graphics and Glowing Neon, author and graphic designer Kathy Kikkert takes readers on a visual journey through Hollywood, celebrating ...