Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining, these gorgeous full-color guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the region they're visiting. Outstanding color photography, plus a wealth of archival images Topical essays and literary extracts Detailed color maps Great ideas for things to see and do Capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants About the Author "Las Vegas" is Deke Castleman's middle name. He's been covering the boomtown since 1987, when he researched the first edition of Moon Publications' Nevada Handbook. He has also contributed to Las Vegas Access, Fodor's USA, Great American Vacations, and Great American Vacations for Travelers With Disabilities. He has edited two guides to Las Vegas for Huntington Press, and he is the managing editor of the Las Vegas Advisor, a monthly newsletter for Las Vegas visitors and locals. Castleman is also the author of Las Vegas 2040, a novel about the future of Las Vegas. About the Photographers Michael Yamashita has been shooting pictures for National Geographic books and magazines since 1979. He has participated in five Day in the Life projects, and has recieved awards from the National Press Photographers Association and the New York Art Directors Club, among others. His work has been exhibited at the National Gallery of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Kodak's Professional Photographer's Showcase at EPCOT Center. Mr. Yamashita's images are also featured in Compass Sanfrancisco and Compass Manhattan. Kerrick James is well known for his photography of the Southwest. In addition to appearing in Compass Arizona, San Francisco, and The American Southwest, his work is featured prequently in Hemispheres and National Geographic Traveler, as well as several Smithsonian guidebooks and school textbooks. He lives in Mesa, Arizona, with his wife and two sons.

著者のキャッスルマンは、ラスベガスを単なる観光地ではなく、人間の野心と歴史が交差する壮大な叙事詩として活写しています。本書の神髄は、重層的なエッセイと文学的視点が織りなす「都市の魂」への深い洞察にあります。砂漠に築かれた不夜城の光と影を、一流写真家たちの情熱的な視線と共に紐解く体験は、読者の知的好奇心を激しく揺さぶるでしょう。 映像化作品では、テキストが持つ歴史的深みに、圧倒的な視覚的エネルギーが加わりました。文字が紡ぐ思索的な奥行きと、映像が放つ躍動感あふれる色彩。この両者を往復することで、私たちはラスベガスという多面体な迷宮の真実をより立体的に理解できるはずです。紙面とスクリーンの相乗効果が生む、比類なき没入感をぜひ堪能してください。