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Amazong review of The king of Casinos: I enjoyed this book IMMENSELY!
Amazon Reviews and their New Review Policy
 Amazon has rather wrongly decided to start removing book reviews if their algorithm determines the reviewer knows the author. I understand the good in
tentions behind it since some people will just shill for their friends and all. However, it has no way of determining the relationship with the author, no way to prove or disprove the review is sincere, and no way to ensure all reviews are "real" other than, perhaps, insisting only verified Amazon purchasers are allowed to review a book.
My friends who have reviewed the book all know better than to blow smoke up my ass. If you don't like it, tell people, especially ME, why. However, Amazon's algorithm doesn't know that either. So...
In an attempt to keep all of the reviews I have received, I plan on reprinting them all in daily blog posts until mine are taken away forever...assuming they are actually taken down by Amazon.
Check out the reviews from Amazon, leave your own, or buy your own copy to review today!
http://www.amazon.com/The-King-Casinos-Willie-Martello/dp/0615894593
http://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Words-Nothing-More-Unlikely/dp/0692365575/
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: BOOK OF THE YEAR!
The King of Casinos has been named the BOOK OF THE YEAR by the Casino Chip & Gaming Token Collectors Club, Inc.
This is truly an amazing honor—the THIRTEENTH award and accolade for this little book.
Many thanks to everyone for the support.
To get your copy of the BOOK OF THE YEAR, head to 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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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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A FIVE-STAR Review for The King of Casinos from Readers' Favorite!
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The King of Casinos
"I couldn't put the book down."
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/31405 |
"The King of Casinos had me laughing out loud in
places. Andy Martello has a real storyteller’s gift, a way with words
that makes a reader want to be there in the thick of his story. The
photographs were a fantastic addition to the book, priceless, and
helping to tell the real story of the club. I couldn’t put the book down
and I guarantee that anybody who picks up this book will feel the same.
Once you start, you won’t want to stop until the very end. Great book, a
fantastic piece of history brought to life."
- Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
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 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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Revised First Edition, Beach Book festival, and Store Updates for the King of Casinos
There has been a lot of excitement going on here in Andy Land.
First off, in case I forgot to mention this, The King of Casinos was the runner-up (2nd place) in the 2014 Beach Book Festival, held in Manhattan. This is another prestigious honor for this first-time author and I couldn't be more proud of my little book.
I am very proud to announce that the first revised edition of The King of Casinos will be available for purchase July 4, 2014, six months after the initial release of the book. This new edition will have a few minor revisions, a few new facts, and a few new photos for you. Mostly, it will be as rid of those pesky typos as I can get it. One big addition to this book will be the new cover, which proudly features the international Book Awards emblem. I don't like to brag...oh, wait! In this case I do. lol!
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WINNER! International Book Awards
RUNNER-UP! Beach Book Festival
The King of Casinos |
This will be the version that ends up being submitted to reviewers, used for the e-book and audio book, and will likely be the last version you'll see unless I do a special collector's edition on it's anniversary.
Lastly, I'd like to update the list of places where you can find the book. There are presently a handful of stores carrying the book with more to come!
Signed Copies are available at...
- andymartello.com
- NEW! The Neon Museum, 770 N Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 309 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
- 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
- Searchlight Museum, 200 Michael Wendell Way, Searchlight, NV 89046
- Route 66 Mother Road Museum, 681 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311
- Our House at the Bagbey House, 134 4th Ave. North, Franklin, TN
- NEW! One Nevada Dollar eBay Store
- NEW! Robert McColum, Cal-Neva Chips, McColumfamily@juno.com
- NEW! C.T. Coins, ctcoins@aol.com
- COMING SOON! The Mob Museum, Las Vegas
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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The King of Casinos is Available at the Neon Museum
The King of Casinos on the Gambler's Book Club Podcast
The King of Casinos is in the News AGAIN!
Thanks to the Boulder City Review
King of Casinos on Fox 5 Vegas' MORE Access
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
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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
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