By Jeff Burbank
Turner Publishing, $39.95
ISBN 13: 978-1-59625-
www.turnerpublishing.com
Historic Photos of Las Vegas Book Signing
(Nashville, TN)
On Saturday, May 10th at 2pm, Jeff Burbank will be signing his newest book release, Historic Photos of Las Vegas. This event is free and will take place at the Borders located at 2323 S Decatur, Las Vegas, NV 89102. For more information call (702) 258-0999.
This gorgeous 10x10 gift book rediscovers the fascinating past of the Nevada’s largest city through nearly 200 rare photographs culled from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and the Library of Congress, showcased with exceptional clarity and beauty.
In scenes of events from parades to politics, celebrations to showgirls, the foundations of the infamous “Strip” to the creation of the Hoover Dam, and much more, Las Vegas shines through the decades in glorious black-and-white photography, displayed in a large format. It’s a fantastic book for any travel, photography or history fan!
“These photos show how determined the early residents of the town were to start a new life in a new place,” says Burbank. “Las Vegas has a really interesting, unusual history, from its debut as a train stop town, to the legalization of gambling in the early 1930s and the mob infiltration in its casinos from the 1940s into the 1980s. These photos provide an important context and show how Las Vegas has evolved quickly and in its own way, its personality adapting to changing technologies and the rise of mass tourism in America in the twentieth century.”
Historic Photos of Las Vegas is part of Turner Publishing’s Historic Photos series. These books, highlighting the history of the great cities across America, have been acclaimed as a staple in the collection of anyone who loves history.
Contact Information:
Rachel Patton
Liz Chenery
Marketing
Turner Publishing Company
Phone: (615) 255-2665
Email: rpatton@
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