Las Vegas: A Pictorial Celebration

by Michael S. Green, Elan Penn (Photographs)

Fueled by the poker craze and hit TV shows, Las Vegas is hot, with more than 37 million visitors annually. But the city is more than just bright lights and blackjack, as Michael Green, professor and Editor-in-Chief of the Nevada Historical Society Quarterly proves. Follow the fascinating, sometimes scandalous stories behind the glittery façade with splendid images that capture both the man-made glitz and nature's splendor. Experience the old-from the Mojave Desert to the downtown Paiute colony-that offers a refreshing change of pace from the central action. Go into the neighborhoods where locals live their everyday lives. And, of course, walk down every inch of the famous hotels and casinos; fun sites such as the Elvis-O-Rama Museum; and arcades, malls, bars, and landmarks.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 2006

Reviews

[TJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book when I was in Las Vegas for our friends Bob and Melissa's Wedding. We were staying at the Stratosphere and we took a walk to a gift shop near by and I bought this book as a souvenir. I love this book because it has beautiful pictures of the city and some interesting facts. I plan to go back to this book in 20 years to see how much Vegas has changed.