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Amazon Review: The King of Casinos Gets FIVE STARS!
Willie Martello in the Video Vault
Great coverage on Channel 3 in Las Vegas. Thanks to Wake Up with the Wagners and Tom Hawley.
http://www.mynews3.com/content/news/story/video-vault-hawley-searchlight-martello-gaming/QeiGDkZoi0CQWl4cnZ-rpw.cspx
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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Andy Martello's King of Casinos at the MOB MUSEUM!
Not only is my book on the shelves at the ultra-cool MOB MUSEUM in Las Vegas, but I'll be there this week giving a discussion to the museum members as part of their Wiseguys Speaker Series.
You DO need to be a member of the museum to attend the event, but the memberships are very much worth it. Info is available at their website
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Wake up with The King of Casinos in the Video Vault
In Vegas and online, watch me discuss The King of Casinos with Tom Hawley on Wake Up with the Wagners on Wednesday, August 13, at 5:15 am and 6:15 am as well as on the Channel 3 website.
I'll be featured in Tom's popular Video Vault segment.
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The King of Casinos Places at Hollywood Book Festival!
The honors for this little book continue! I am very proud to announce The King of Casinos was the RUNNER-UP in the biography category at the prestigious Hollywood Book Festival.
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The King of Casinos
RUNNER-UP! Hollywood Book Festival! |
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This is the third award for my first book and I couldn't be more proud. I am humbled that is is receiving such recognition from so many reputable places. It may not be on the bestsellers list, but it is making waves everywhere it goes. One day, it will be a major motion picture or perhaps a TV show. Placing in the Hollywood Book Festival is a good start towards that goal.
The first revised edition of the AWARD-WINNING BOOK
is out NOW. Get your copy at Amazon today!
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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King of Casinos: International Book Awards WINNER!
THIS JUST IN!
The King of Casinos has just been award the top prize in the "Biography" category of the International Book Awards!
This is quite an honor and something I am still trying to comprehend. All I can say is THANK YOU to the judges and to everyone who has supported this project.
If you don't have your copy of the AWARD-WINNING BOOK,
The King of Casinos, head to my website or Amazon.com today!
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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The King of Casinos is in the News AGAIN!
Buy The King of Casinos at the Route 66 Mother Road Museum and Elsewhere!
- My official website, andymartello.com
- Rick's Restorations, 1112 S. Commerce Street in Las Vegas
- Gambler's Book Club/Gambler's General Store, 800 S. Main St., Las Vegas
- Lost Vegas Antiques , 625 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas
- Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 309 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas
- Our House Crafts at Bagbey House, 134 Fourth Avenue North, Franklin, TN
- NEW! The Route 66 Mother Road Museum, Barstow, CA
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| At the Route 66 Mother Road Museum in Barstow, CA |
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| With Rick and Kelly Dale from Americah Restoration |
Not so signed copies are available at...
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With Tim Shaw, host of National Geographic's
international hit TV show,
"None of the Above" |
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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Andy Martello on Touhyville May 5, 2014
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| Listen to me Monday, May 5, 2014 |
Listen to me with my long-time Chicago-area & comedian friend Steve Touhy on his excellent internet podcast, Touhyville.
Check http://www.touhyville.com/ to listen to the show Monday!
LIKE https://www.facebook.com/Touhyville
FOLLOW https://twitter.com/stevetouhy
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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Andy Martello and the King of Casinos BOOK SIGNING at Lost Vegas Antiques May 17, 2014
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| King of Casinos Book Signing May 17, 2014 from 11 am to 3 pm |
If you've read The King of Casinos: Willie Martello & the El Rey Club, you know that Lost Vegas is where I first saw THE photo that started me on this crazy journey.
They may be at a new location, but the store is going strong and is better than ever. Not only have they been kind enough to carry my book, but they are hosting a signing event Saturday, May 17, from 11am to 3pm.
Lost Vegas Antiques is located at 625 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
Directions: Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip) & Bonneville Ave. "Downtown" between the Graceland Wedding Chapel and the Gold & Silver (Pawn Stars) Pawn Shop.
http://lostvegas.vpweb.com/
702-382-1882
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| The Photo that started it all! |
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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The King of Casinos on Talk About Las Vegas with Ira
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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Andy Martello & The King of Casinos for Your Vegas-Area Book Clubs!
I've no idea if any other authors have tried this sort of thing, but I have so much fun at my discussions and lectures it seems like a no-brainer for me to offer a great price on the book and actually speak at Vegas area book clubs. Here's hoping you'll agree and take advantage of this unprecedented offer.
SPECIAL PRICE FOR VEGAS BOOK CLUBS!
Get The King of Casinos for 50% off the list price
AND
Have the author at your book club discussion!
That's $10/per book and a special chance to enjoy Q&A with the author.
Let's see Doris Kearns Goodwin do this. lol!
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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Buy Andy Martello's The King of Casinos: Willie Martello and the El Rey Club
Signed Copies are available at...
- My official website, andymartello.com
- Rick's Restorations, 1112 S. Commerce Street in Las Vegas
- Gambler's Book Club/Gambler's General Store, 800 S. Main St., Las Vegas
- NEW! Lost Vegas Antiques , 625 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas
- NEW! Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 309 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas
- NEW! Our House Crafts at Bagbey House, 134 Fourth Avenue North, Franklin, TN
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| With Rick and Kelly Dale from Americah Restoration |
Not so signed copies are available at...
Stay tuned for more locations virtual or otherwise!
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
Labels: Andy Martello Author, El Rey Club Book, The El Rey Club, The King of Casinos, Where to Buy The King of Casinos, Willie Martello
Signed Copies are available at...
Not so signed copies are available at...
Stay tuned for more locations virtual or otherwise!
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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Where to buy The King of Casinos: Willie Martello and the El Rey Club
Click the links to purchase from
the retailer of your choice
Signed collector's editions available at
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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Rising from the Ashes: The King of Casinos Book Release Party #1
Click images for larger view.
Come out to En Fuego Cigars & Lounge on January 21 between 6 and 9 pm to watch Willie Martello and his El Rey Club rise from the ashes on the 52nd anniversary of the night the El Rey Club burned to the ground.
There will be other parties, but this is the one that has the most impact and historical significance.
Here is the official press release. Feel free to share any of these fliers with your friends so we can have a real party!
What am I missing? Oh yeah...
BUY THE BOOK!
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The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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Working on Sales Options for the Book
Of course you'll be able to purchase books through CreateSpace and Amazon, but you'll also be able to buy signed copies through my website (eventually). The options I am working on right now are...
Individual copies with price breaks
Versions that come with an El Rey Club Collectible
Stay tuned!
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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The Proof is in the Package!
The first proof copy is in my hands!
One more good combing for errors and then...it's FINALLY real!
STAY TUNED!
In the meantime please LIKE and SHARE the
book's official Facebook page.
Feel free to post the link on all your social networking sites.
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The King of Casinos Video Trailer!
Check out the one-minute trailer for the upcoming book!
Please LIKE and SHARE the page with your friends.
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
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And speaking of suspense...
I know, I know!
I will be posting the cover here soon.
In the meantime I'd love it if you'd spread the word through Facebook, Twitter, and so on.
The final files are being uploaded and soon there will be a real (and electronic) book
for all the world to see!
Until then, I need to create some "buzz".
LIKING and SHARING the Facebook page
is a good start.
Website and other goodies coming soon!
The research & collecting of photos and memorabilia from the El Rey Club never stops! Please contact me at 702-465-5604 or email me at andy@andymartello.com if you have stories or memorabilia to share.
Labels: Andy Martello Author, El Rey Club Book, El Rey Resort and Casino, King of Casinos Book, The El Rey Casino, The El Rey Club, The El Rey Resort, The El Rey Resort and Casino, The King of Casinos, Willie Martello
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