Andrea RichardsAndrea Richards writes about cultural history, forgotten philosophical systems, and life in Los Angeles for a variety of organizations and publications, such as Believer, BUST, CicLAvia, make/shift magazine, and LA Weekly.She is a contributing writer to Los Angeles magazine and the author of the forthcoming book, 500 Hidden Secrets of Los Angeles. Her first book, Girl Director: A How-To Guide for the First-Time, Flat-Broke Film and Video Maker, was a celebration of women's history and DIY filmmaking that Kim Gordon called "a true reminder of the possibilities." An avid fan of LA-based anything and an enthusiastic proponent of indie publishing, Richards is proud to be part of the Narrated Objects collective. Read More Read Less