Publisher's Comments

Ciro's Books is delighted to publish this compelling narrative correcting one of the biggest popular misconceptions of recent years. To put it simply, Bugsy Siegel did not create either The Flamingo Hotel or the Vegas Strip. That honor belongs to another man.

In ‘The Man Who Invented Las Vegas,” author and composer Willie Wilkerson delves into his father’s secret files to set the historical record straight. Willie’s discoveries, and the weight of evidence presented in this powerful book, are little short of astounding.

In line with Billy Wilkerson’s top-drawer approach to business and life, we’ve taken special care to ensure that this book is a quality production. The book’s striking cover, created by the designer of the “Titanic” movie poster, is a piece of art in its own right. Nor was any expense spared in the production process. Intended to last for many years, this archival paperback is printed on acid-free, 80# stock and illustrated with more than twenty high-quality photographic reproductions.