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Dennis N. Griffin Sets the Record Straight on the Vegas Mobnew

From his consulting on the Vegas Mob Tour by bus here in town, to the speaking engagements he conducts showing scenes from the film Casino and setting the record straight, Griffin wants you to know the real story about the mob in Vegas.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Danny Axelrod  |  05-16-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Las Vegas, Casino, mafia, Dennis N. Griffin, The Battle for Las Vegas, the mob, Vegas Mob Tour

Lee Siegel vs. The Internetnew

Self-expression, Siegel argues, is not art. One's take on Against the Machine may depend on how one comes down on that claim.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  T.R. Witcher  |  02-21-2008  |  Nonfiction
Tags: Against the Machine: Being Human in the Age of the Electronic Mob, Lee Siegel, Nonfiction Reviews

Picasso Triumphantnew

The latest volume of the painter's biography is another masterpiece.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Richard Abowitz  |  01-25-2008  |  Nonfiction
Tags: A Life of Picasso: The Triumphant Years 1917-1932, John Richardson, Nonfiction Reviews

Hunter Storiesnew

Gonzo celebrates the life and work of outlaw journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Craig Vetter  |  01-17-2008  |  Nonfiction
Tags: Gonzo: The Life of Hunter S. Thompson, Jann S. Wenner and Corey Seymour, Nonfiction Reviews
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