Read All About It, Even in Another Language

For those who like to read all about it, Los Angeles newsstands offer an astounding selection of local, national and international newspapers and magazines.

Sunday editions of out-of-town newspapers, such as the San Francisco Examiner, the Denver Post and the Milwaukee Journal, are mainstays at many stands, but some vendors also carry daily editions. The newspapers are priced from 75 cents to $4 for dailies and $2.50 to $5.50 for Sunday editions. Most arrive one day late.

Many newsstands carry foreign newspapers, such as France’s Le Monde and Italy’s Corriere Della Sera. The papers, flown in daily, arrive one day late and cost from $1.50 to $3.25 for dailies and $3.75 to $5.95 for Sunday editions.

* The Daily Planet, 5931 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles. Open 2 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays through Fridays, noon to midnight on Saturdays and from 9 a.m. to midnight Sundays. Closed Mondays. 957-0061.

* Robertson Magazines, 1414 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. Open 24 hours. 858-1804. Carries 35 daily and Sunday foreign newspapers and 350 foreign magazines, including fashion, sports, general interest, automotive, political and business titles.

* World Book & News, 1652 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. Open 24 hours. 465-4352. Carries 130 national and 30 daily and Sunday foreign newspapers and 100 computer, 100 political, 100 sports, 110 automotive, 50 health and 50 fashion magazines. Also, 350 foreign magazines (general, computer, sports, political and fashion) and 1,000 paperbacks.

* Universal News Agency, 1655 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood. Open 24 hours. 467-3850. Carries 75 national and 50 foreign daily and Sunday papers. Also, 75 Spanish-language magazines and 160 foreign titles.

* Town & Country Newsstand, 6332 1/2 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles. Open 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 938-1068.

* Melrose News, 647 N. Martel Ave., Los Angeles. Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. 655-2866. Carries 100 music and 50 interior design magazines.

* Kings Newsstand, 8361 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. 653-6793.

* Centerfold International Newsstand, 716 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. Open 7 a.m. to midnight Sundays through Thursdays, to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 651-4822. Carries 100 automotive, 100 music and 100 decorating magazines. Also, 30 national and 30 foreign daily and Sunday newspapers.

* Westside International News and Magazines, 11949 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Open 7 a.m. to midnight daily. 444-5592. Carries 200 foreign magazines and 120 national and 50 foreign daily and Sunday newspapers.

* Al’s Newsstand, 370 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles. Open 7 a.m to 11 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays, to midnight Thursdays and to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 935-8525. Carries 10 Israeli newspapers and magazines.

* Al’s Newsstand, 216 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. Open 7 a.m. to midnight Mondays through Thursday, to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and to 11 p.m. Sundays. 278-6397.

* Al’s Newsstand, 1257 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica. Open 8:30 to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 393-2690.

* Al’s Newsstand, 23719 W. Malibu Road, Malibu. Open 7:30 to 10 p.m. daily. 456-7727.

* National Newsstand, 11203 National Blvd., Los Angeles. Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. 312-0405.

* Westwood International News & Magazines, 2371 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. Open 6 a.m. to midnight daily. 474-1201. Large selection of foreign, automotive, computer and fashion magazines. Similar selection at Westwood Village site.

* Westwood International News & Magazines, 927 Broxton Ave., Los Angeles. Open 6 a.m. to midnight daily. 208-0996.

* Westwood International News & Magazines, 11737 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles. Open 6 a.m. to midnight daily. 447-2080.

* Bop’s Newsstand, 226 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles. Open 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, to 7 p.m. Sundays. 684-2677.

* L.A. International News, 835 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. Open 7:30 a.m. to 12 midnight daily. 399-1926.