{"product_id":"book-2791","title":"California Characters","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor forty-six years, Charles Hillinger journeyed around the world writing human-interest stories for the \u003cem\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/em\u003e. He also helped to create and produce special features for the popular NBC television show \u003cem\u003eReal People.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom this work comes \u003cem\u003eCalifornia Characters\u003c\/em\u003e, a collection of stories of intriguing, eccentric, or simply amazing individuals profiled by Hillinger. Many of these people have strange occupations, live solitary lives in remote locations, or collect, build, or design an assortment of odd things. Characters like Down the Road Dugan, Sweetwater Clyde, Dr. Tinkerpaw, Spaceship Ruthie, and Warmly Ormly will delight, amuse, and perhaps inspire the listener with their tales and reasons why they’ve chosen to live the lives they do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49311485985072,"sku":"BD2791","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49311486017840,"sku":"ZE2791","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD [ZM]","offer_id":49311486050608,"sku":"ZM2791","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/2791-Square-cover.jpg?v=1775552015","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-2791","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}