The author talks about what Roll the Bones covers, and gives a…
The author talks about what Roll the Bones covers, and gives a little of the publishing backstory.
View ArticleWhat is Grandissimo?
This is a book project that I’ve been working on for several years. It’s the story of the man who I believe to be the single most influential figure in Las Vegas casinos in the 1960s and 1970s, but who...
View ArticleIn this video, I talk about my plan to summarize the book in a…
In this video, I talk about my plan to summarize the book in a few short videos and discuss the prologue and first chapter.
View ArticleThe latest in my series of chapter-by-chapter summaries/teasers,…
The latest in my series of chapter-by-chapter summaries/teasers, chapter 2. Enjoy!
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Boardwalk Playground Kickstarter is live!
I have launched my latest Kickstarter campaign, Publish Boardwalk Playground. I am seeking funding to help me publish my new book, called Boardwalk Playground: The Making, Unmaking, & Remaking...
View ArticleThank you for supporting BOARDWALK PLAYGROUND
After 28 days, my Kickstarter campaign to publish Boardwalk Playground has wrapped up. Thanks to the generosity and support of 58 backers, I raised the funds I needed to cover the production costs of...
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Boardwalk Playground Kickstarter is live!
I have launched my latest Kickstarter campaign, Publish Boardwalk Playground. I am seeking funding to help me publish my new book, called Boardwalk Playground: The Making, Unmaking, & Remaking...
View ArticleThank you for supporting BOARDWALK PLAYGROUND
After 28 days, my Kickstarter campaign to publish Boardwalk Playground has wrapped up. Thanks to the generosity and support of 58 backers, I raised the funds I needed to cover the production costs of...
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At the Sands on its way
Good news! I’ve gotten the print proof of At the Sands, my forthcoming book. Here is a photo of the cover: And here is the title page: And here is a random page: I know that we shouldn’t judge books...
View ArticleAt the Sands Is Out (Mostly)
After a long writing, editing, and publication process, my new book, At the Sands: The Casino That Shaped Classic Las Vegas, Brought the Rat Pack Together, and Went Out with a Bang is available on most...
View ArticleAt the Sands is now on Kindle!
Great news for Kindle owners: you can now buy (and read) At the Sands on Kindle. With that, the book is now available on all major (and a few minor) ebook platforms, for the (relatively) low price of...
View ArticleAt the Sands on Talk about Las Vegas
I recently was featured on “Talk about Las Vegas with Ira” talking about, what else, At the Sands: This week, Ira spoke with David G. Schwartz, author of “At the Sands: The Casino That Shaped Classic...
View ArticleHow the Sands Seduced Guests, Gamblers and the Media – On The Strip
I’ve got an excerpt from At the Sands that you can read at On The Strip: From the start, the Sands involved several personalities: Jake Freedman, who had arrived in America destitute but by dint of his...
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At the Sands now in available in hardcover
I have good news for all those who want a copy of At the Sands and who prefer hardcovers: the book is now available through Amazon as a hardcover. If you’d like to preview the book before buying, you...
View ArticleAt the Sands Playlist Now on Spotify
One of the major attractions of the Sands hotel was the music–whether it was in the Copa Room, the lounge, or, in later years, the Celebrity Theater. To commemorate the musical legacy of the Sands–and...
View Article“At the Sands” Audiobook is Available
If you like listening to books and are partial to the history of Las Vegas, I have great news for you: the audiobook version of At the Sands is now available. Follow these links to get the book on...
View ArticleUpcoming Talk: The Sands at the Clark County Library
I’ve got some good news to share for those of you who want to hear more about the Sands. On Thursday, October 7, I’ll be giving a talk in the Clark Country Library’s main theater on the history of the...
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