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!
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!