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THE KING OF CASINOS IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE!
Amazon Review of The King of Casinos: Well-written and thought-provoking!
Amazon Review of the King of Casinos: A FASCINATING story!
"This is an easy read because of Andy Martello's style of writing. It
reads like he's beside you telling the story to you personally. I have
been interested in Nevada history since my first visit many years ago. I
had the pleasure to meet Andy and get him to sign his book at a program
at the Nevada State Museum. Little did I know when I bought the book
that I would have been so caught up in the history of this small Nevada
town known more for its famous senator than anything else.
After
finishing the book, I need to go back and see the Clampers monument and
find the area where WIllie's El Rey Club stood. Perhaps we can get a
group together, rent a backhoe, and look for buried treasure (Sorry,
you'll have to buy the book and read it to join in my quest).
It
is a fascinating story how a chance museum tour would lead to a book
like this. Andy Martello's book keeps you involved. You can't help but
cheer for Willie and hope for the best!
Yes indeed, who knew that Searchlight had so much at one time?"
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3QVFSITQJZE30/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=0615894593
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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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The King of Casinos is Now Available at the Pahrump valley Museum!
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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Reaaders' Favorite Book Awards and the Mob Museum!
I have two big pieces of happy news to report! The King of Casinos has just been listed as a FINALIST for a coveted Readers' Favorite Book Award. This is a HUGE honor. Established authors, big name publishing houses, and world renowned books compete in this contest and to be named a finalist is simply unheard of for a first-time author.
Aside from a piece of their $10,000 in cash prizes, if I win my category, I COULD be selected to be presented before the folks at Wind Dancer Films, giving the book a legitimate shot at becoming a movie. Send lots of good mojo and well-wishes. They announce the winners on September 1.
I am also very happy to announce that you can now find The King of Casinos on the shelves of the world famous MOB MUSEUM in Las Vegas. I'll be speaking to their members in August and having the book there in advance of the appearance is very important. If the book sells as well there as it does at the Neon Museum, I should have some good movement for my little book.
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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Get Your King of Casinos Collectable Goodies WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
While supplies last...
First edition of The King of Casinos: $10 (plus shipping)
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| First edition King of Casinos Book |
Limited edition King of Casinos Poker Chips: $5 (plus shipping)
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| King of Casinos Limited Edition Poker Chip |
Books come signed with a free bookmark.
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| King of Casinos Bookmark - FREE with purchase or Amazon review |
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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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.
Labels: Andy Martello Author, Award-winning author, Award-winning books, El Rey Club Book, Hollywood Book Festival, The El Rey Club, The El Rey Resort and Casino, The King of Casinos, Willie Martello
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
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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
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.
Labels: Andy Martello Author, Award-winning author, Award-winning books, El Rey Club Book, International Book Awards, The El Rey Club, Willie Martello
The King of Casinos is in the News AGAIN!
Thanks to the Boulder City Review
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