Best Las Vegas Nevada Travel Books
Armed with a flashlight, tape recorder, and expandable baton, Citylife writer-editor Matthew O'Brien explored the black and grey underworld of the Las Vegas flood-control system for more than four years. And he learns how to make meth, that art is most beautiful where it's least expected, and that there are no pots of gold under the neon rainbow. After O'Brien and CityLife contributor Josh Ellis explored half a dozen storm drains, their adventures attracted such attention on the Internet that the publication's Web site scored a million hits in a day. Returning with a tape recorder and flashlight, he interviewed the storm-drain denizens, finding one sleeping in an elevated bed suspended above the watery floor, another residing in a plywood hut and some in the cool tunnels just to escape the heat. From retracing a murder's escape route and learning how to make meth from a tunnel dweller to partying naked with crackheads and dancing under the MGM Grand, this photo-filled account proves that the only place more surreal than the Vegas Strip is beneath it. From retracing a murder's escape route and learning how to make meth from a tunnel dweller to partying naked with crackheads and dancing under the MGM Grand, this photo-filled account proves that the only place more surreal than the Vegas Strip is beneath it.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"After seeing we had many mutual friends on Facebook, I added Matthew and he was extremely friendly and willing to answer any questions I had on the book, which made it even more fun to read...in the end I got to read an amazing book and made an amazing new friend!"
"What makes the stories that much more incredible is that it is all happening beneath a city where people squander millions of dollars each day. By going into the tunnels and talking with the people--not simply asking questions, but exploring the tunnels and practically living among the "residents"--O'Brien sheds light on these people that would otherwise remain ostracized and forgotten."
"I will never know why some people lack the drive and motivation to get themselves out of their situation and do something positive with their life instead of resigning to live like that."
"I also liked his wrinting style, the waythe flashbacks keep connection with the narration of the present time and especially enjoyed the historical facts about the use of tunnels, caves and their explorers throughout the history of mankind. O'Brien was able to uncover the real people that lives in the drains, and showed us that even if forgotten, ignored or simply at large, they are not the monsters that people think hide in the dark and humid corners of the undercity."
"Author Matthew O'Brien has cleverly and insightfully captured the touch, sights, smells, and sounds of the Vegas tunnels. The next time you check into a Vegas hotel, remember this book and you might think twice before complaining about the meals, entertainment, or room service."
With more than 100 fun and educational tours, this informative travel guidebook puts Southern California and Las Vegas area free tours at your fingertips. She has enjoyed each of the tours in the book and has personally verified that they are indeed free, fun, and open to the public.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If I had a grip with the book, it would be that the author put free days of musuems and galleries plus free festival in the back of the book and I don't have enough time to do all the stuff listed in the book."
"This book is a great reference if you are thinking about going to Southern California on a limited budget."
VanDam's patented Las Vegas Pop-Up maps all of Las Vegas's attractions, neighborhoods, museums, hotels, casinos, and more all at an immensely legible scale complete with 3-D building illustrations. Stephan Van Dam, AIGA is an award-winning cartographer, graphic designer, and information architect.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I had purchased one of these for my trip to Atlanta a year ago, so this one proved to be just as usable as the previous one."
"Just what we were looking for."
"Great map."
Best Las Vegas Travel Guides
Armed with a flashlight, tape recorder, and expandable baton, Citylife writer-editor Matthew O'Brien explored the black and grey underworld of the Las Vegas flood-control system for more than four years. And he learns how to make meth, that art is most beautiful where it's least expected, and that there are no pots of gold under the neon rainbow. After O'Brien and CityLife contributor Josh Ellis explored half a dozen storm drains, their adventures attracted such attention on the Internet that the publication's Web site scored a million hits in a day. Returning with a tape recorder and flashlight, he interviewed the storm-drain denizens, finding one sleeping in an elevated bed suspended above the watery floor, another residing in a plywood hut and some in the cool tunnels just to escape the heat. From retracing a murder's escape route and learning how to make meth from a tunnel dweller to partying naked with crackheads and dancing under the MGM Grand, this photo-filled account proves that the only place more surreal than the Vegas Strip is beneath it. From retracing a murder's escape route and learning how to make meth from a tunnel dweller to partying naked with crackheads and dancing under the MGM Grand, this photo-filled account proves that the only place more surreal than the Vegas Strip is beneath it.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After seeing we had many mutual friends on Facebook, I added Matthew and he was extremely friendly and willing to answer any questions I had on the book, which made it even more fun to read...in the end I got to read an amazing book and made an amazing new friend!"
"What makes the stories that much more incredible is that it is all happening beneath a city where people squander millions of dollars each day. By going into the tunnels and talking with the people--not simply asking questions, but exploring the tunnels and practically living among the "residents"--O'Brien sheds light on these people that would otherwise remain ostracized and forgotten."
"I will never know why some people lack the drive and motivation to get themselves out of their situation and do something positive with their life instead of resigning to live like that."
"I also liked his wrinting style, the waythe flashbacks keep connection with the narration of the present time and especially enjoyed the historical facts about the use of tunnels, caves and their explorers throughout the history of mankind. O'Brien was able to uncover the real people that lives in the drains, and showed us that even if forgotten, ignored or simply at large, they are not the monsters that people think hide in the dark and humid corners of the undercity."
"Another excellent book where the author takes us transplants here to places we might not have known existed!"
"Author Matthew O'Brien has cleverly and insightfully captured the touch, sights, smells, and sounds of the Vegas tunnels. The next time you check into a Vegas hotel, remember this book and you might think twice before complaining about the meals, entertainment, or room service."
Best Reno Nevada Travel Books
This authoritative guide will show you how to navigate the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe and the exciting nightlife of “The Biggest Little City in the World.”. For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information―from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know. From world-class ski resorts and rugged mountains to pristine beaches and magnificent golf courses, there's more to Reno and Lake Tahoe than just spectacular entertainment venues and casino gaming.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I certainly have picked out other day trips and activities for future return visits."
"I have just moved to Reno and this book was on my hit list so I can understand and get acquainted with the area as soon as possible."
"I look forward utilizing it during my trip to Reno."
"Wow what a extensive book on what all is offered in that area !"
"This book provided the information I needed."
"We got this updated edition because we were moving to Reno and had to have the latest scoop on all the information this book holds, and it holds a lot of information."
"haven't had time to look at much."
"This book is very helpful and full of information, however I was disappointed that a book about such a gorgeous place had no pictures of the places it was describing."
Best General Nevada Travel Guides
Book by Paher, Stanley W.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I've had this book over 30 years and someone stole it, glad to see I was still available."
"OMG loads of info and so much detail about the camps....definitely a book to really learn about the history of some of these mining camps and ghost towns....Stanley Paher is likely the one that all of the other nv ghost town books get their info from....might as well read from the original source!"
"I had purchased the first book when I met Mr., Paher in Nevada, but through the years in the Military and moving around the world, it became lost."
"I purchased for my brother as a gift and he really enjoyed it!"
"I got involved, as an investment, with two gold mine prospects in the area near Las Vegas."
"This is a very nice books of Ghost Towns of Nevada."