Here I am posing with the book at the Caesars store in the Forum Shops.
The store is directly off the casino exit to the Forum Shops. Walk out of the casino, turn right, and you can’t miss it.
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UncategorizedJay Sarno revolutionized Las Vegas with Caesars Palace, so it’s only fitting that Grandissimo is now on sale there. There is some symbolism in the fact that it went on sale yesterday, August 5, which was the 48th anniversary of Caesars’ wild opening—a day that Grandissimo talks about in great detail.
Right now, you can get the book in two locations. The first is the Caesars store in the Forum Shops, just to the right as you exit the casino.
Here is a shot of a few books in their natural setting:
if you’re strolling down the Appian Way, you can pick up a copy at Emperor’s Essentials:
The book is just inside the front door.
I’d like to thank Sherell Bartley at Caesars Entertainment retail and the staff of both stores for making the book available.
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Vegas SevenIf you missed your chance to get a signed copy of Grandissimo at one of the many events that I’ve been at lately, I have good news: there are several signed copies available for purchase at the Barnes and Noble on 567 N. Stephanie (info and directions). And here’s a picture of me signing one of them:
Thanks to everyone at the store who made this happen. I was very happy to hear that the book is selling well.
If you can’t find Grandissimo at your favorite bookseller yet, please ask them to stock it. Thanks!
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authorIf you want to buy Grandissimo in Las Vegas, there is one more place for you to visit. The Neon Museum now has several signed copies of the book for sale. If you haven’t been to the museum before, here’s everything you need to know:
Neon Museum
770 N Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (directions)
I’m thrilled to be working with the Neon Museum, and very happy that people have one more place to connect with the book in person.
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authorIf you want to buy a copy of Grandissimo next time you’re in Downtown Las Vegas, you don’t have go far. Signed copies of the book—along with my Roll the Bones and Cutting the Wire—are available for purchase in the Mob Museum’s gift shop.
While I think everyone should spend a few hours in the Mob Museum while they are in Las Vegas, you don’t have to enter the museum itself to visit the gift shop. Just walk inside, make a left, and walk on in. The staff is very knowledgeably (I had a great chat with associate Erin while I was signing the books) and there are plenty of neat items that fit any budget.
The Mob Museum is on 300 Stewart Avenue, just behind the Downtown Grand. For complete directions and parking information, go here.
The coolest thing about delivering the books was that it felt vaguely like I was a rum runner dropping off a shipment of booze. Except I’m guessing most run runners didn’t turn their flashers on while they were doing the deed.
So books are for sale now, and will be abundantly available for my December 13-14 signing event at the Mob Museum. I would love to see you there if you are in town—it’ll be a chance to say hi and get a personally signed book.
And even if you can’t make the event, books will be available at the Mob Museum the next time you are in town.
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authorThere is now another place to get Roll the Bones: The History of Gambling (Casino Edition).
The Gamblers Book Club, probably the biggest seller of books about gambling in the world, is now stocking signed copies of the book.
You can buy them in person at the store (5473 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89119) or purchase them online.
Each copy that is for sale through the Gamblers Book Club is signed by me, so if you’ve wanted a signed copy, this could be your chance to get one.
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Roll the BonesIn today’s Vegas Seven, I have an About Town profile of the work Russell Joyner’s done with Miracle Mile Shops: The International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual REcon event is the Super Bowl for retail real estate professionals. It’s going on right now at the Las Vegas Convention Center, so all eyes in the shopping-mall
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