Las Vegas Babylon: The True Tales of Glitter, Glamour, and Greed: The True Tales of Glitter, Glamour, and Greed, Revised Edition

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2008
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What happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas and the proof is in this lively and entertaining compilation of stories chronicling decades of decadence, celebrity shenanigans, and political corruption, as well as the glitz and glamour of the casinos that pass for everyday life in Las Vegas. With fast-paced and entertaining prose, Jeff Burbank captures the true stories from Las Vegas' seedy underbelly that have led to America's 100-year fascination with the aptly named Sin City.

Synopsis

What happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas and the proof is in this lively and entertaining compilation of stories chronicling decades of decadence, celebrity shenanigans, and political corruption, as well as the glitz and glamour of the casinos that pass for everyday life in Las Vegas. With fast-paced and entertaining prose, Jeff Burbank captures the true stories from Las Vegas' seedy underbelly that have led to America's 100-year fascination with the aptly named Sin City.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: Revised
Publisher: M. Evans & Company
Published: 07 Mar 2008
ISBN 10: 1590771362
ISBN 13: 9781590771365

Media Reviews

Part gossip smorgasbord, part cautionary tale, [Las Vegas Babylon] speeds through the city's century-long history, from its mob-dominated early flourishing to the less murderous but still sleazy local politics scene. ... [A] well-researched volume of lively stories about a city that turned 100 this year, and, like a chintzy lounge singer, shows no signs of slowing down. Publishers Weekly It's an all-you-can-eat buffet of scandal and A-list embarrassment. Playgirl

Author Bio

Jeff Burbank is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New York Daily News, The Boston Globe, and San Francisco Chronicle. Burbank is a commentator for KNPR-FM radio in Las Vegas where he lives.