Inside Las Vegas
Encyclopedia
Inside Las Vegas is a non-fiction
book by Mario Puzo
, one of only two non-fiction works by this author
. It gives an in-depth behind the scenes look at the world of gambling
in Las Vegas
. It was published in 1977.
(ISBN 0-448-12462-9)
Non-fiction
Non-fiction is the form of any narrative, account, or other communicative work whose assertions and descriptions are understood to be fact...
book by Mario Puzo
Mario Puzo
Mario Gianluigi Puzo was an American author and screenwriter, known for his novels about the Mafia, including The Godfather , which he later co-adapted into a film by Francis Ford Coppola...
, one of only two non-fiction works by this author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
. It gives an in-depth behind the scenes look at the world of gambling
Gambling
Gambling is the wagering of money or something of material value on an event with an uncertain outcome with the primary intent of winning additional money and/or material goods...
in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. It was published in 1977.
(ISBN 0-448-12462-9)