Fabulous Las Vegas In The 50's
by Fred E. Basten & Charles Phoenix
Much like the Icon: Las Vegas book, there are countless photos of the L. V. during the 50's, only this one has more pages (and bigger ones at that), more information, a much wider larger scale of topics and an introduction by the Vegas legend Keely Smith. Not too shabby!
There are chapters as well; 'Downtown' &' The Strip' covers the usual spots, 'After Dark' contains nifty pictures of floor and burlesque shows, 'Fun In The Sun' features many lounging by swimming pools of yore, 'Jackpot!' parades a cavalcade of slots and prizes and more. Care for some old Vegas swizelsticks and chips? This book got them by the bunch!
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Not much to go on from here. If you like plenty of pictures of old Vegas, this book is for you. Plus, co-author Charles Phoenix is an old hat with this mid-century stuff with many solo books a'plenty and a series of similar traveling slide shows you MUST hunt down and catch! Informative and entertaining!