A line of pinball machines at the Retrovolt Arcade in Calimesa, California. Scroll through the gallery to see more images from Franck Bohbot's new book, "Back to the Arcade."
A line of pinball machines at the Retrovolt Arcade in Calimesa, California. Scroll through the gallery to see more images from Franck Bohbot's new book, "Back to the Arcade."
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Bohbot's book features shots from over a dozen arcades, which he described as each having their own "very different vibe."
Bohbot's book features shots from over a dozen arcades, which he described as each having their own "very different vibe."
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Player One, an arcade and bar in North Hollywood.
Player One, an arcade and bar in North Hollywood.
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Bohbot said his project was intended to "document arcade culture and the escapism it provides."
Bohbot said his project was intended to "document arcade culture and the escapism it provides."
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Most of Bohbot's shots were captured in 2019, before the pandemic brought his project to a temporary halt.
Most of Bohbot's shots were captured in 2019, before the pandemic brought his project to a temporary halt.
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Gamers pictured in the arcade at Dave & Buster's in Hollywood.
Gamers pictured in the arcade at Dave & Buster's in Hollywood.
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A shot from the oceanfront Playland Arcade in Santa Monica, California.
A shot from the oceanfront Playland Arcade in Santa Monica, California.
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Retro arcade machines at Blipsy Bar in L.A.'s Koreatown.
Retro arcade machines at Blipsy Bar in L.A.'s Koreatown.
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Bohbot documented not only the games but also the crowds that the arcades attracted.
Bohbot documented not only the games but also the crowds that the arcades attracted.
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Bohbot said the book serves as a love letter to L.A., which he called "a complicated city that often feels like it's hiding parts of itself."
Bohbot said the book serves as a love letter to L.A., which he called "a complicated city that often feels like it's hiding parts of itself."
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The Family Amusement Corporation arcade in East Hollywood appears bathed in pink light.
The Family Amusement Corporation arcade in East Hollywood appears bathed in pink light.
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