Diane Y. Welch
Books in Print

Images of America - Encintas has been lauded as one of the most celebrated pictorial histories published for this diverse Southern California coastal city. It serves as both the community photo album and a showcase for its storied past. Once known as the Flower Capital of the World, Encinitas is now home to artists, surfers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and the ranch of the famed poinsettia king, Paul Ecke III. The book is rich with evoctive vintage photographs culled from private collections. Pick up your copy and browse the past.

Published by Arcadia Publishing, Inc., copyright 2006

The archives of the 22nd District Agricultural Association have provided the most endearing and nostalgic look at the famous Del Mar Fairgrounds and Race Track; one of the most celebrated landmarks in Southern California. Join the famous Don Diego and celebrities of the past like Bing Crosby, Raquel Welch, W.C. Fields and others as you browse the history of this fascinating landmark and cultural guidepost to San Diego County. The book launch of Images of America, Del Mar Fairgrounds is June 9, 2008 and will be accompanied by the release of a unique 15 post card set that showcases some of the books most evocative vintage photographs of the fair, its performing celebrities, exhibitors, events and entertainment.

Published by Arcadia Publishing, Inc., copyright 2008

Click here to purchase your autographed personal copy of my Encinitas or Del Mar Fairgrounds Book for $24.99!