Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas [Paperback]

Jordan Simon (Author)

Book Description

Series: Irreverent Guides | Publication Date: May 15, 2000

"Like being taken around by a savvy local." —The New York Times "Little fluff and lots of fun." —Boston Globe "Hipper and savvier than other guides." —Diversion magazine Are you tired of cliché-ridden guidebooks packed with promotional fluff? Then move over to the Irreverent Guides—the travel series that no tourist board would dare to recommend. Look inside for the lowdown on:

• The best statues to rub for luck
• Where to run into Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, and other über-chefs
• How to play the G-string with strippers and conventioneers
• Visiting neon graveyards and Liberace shrines
• Where to roll with the Dennis Rodmans, the Bruce Willises, and the Adnan Khashoggis
• And much more!

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Hipper and savvier than other guides -- Diversion magazine

Like being taken around by a savvy local -- New York Times

Little fluff and lots of fun -- Boston Globe

From the Publisher

ir-rev-er-ent: 1. lacking proper respect 2. sophisticated guides to what's hot, what's not

Are you tired of cliche-ridden guidebooks packed with promotional fluff? Then move over to the Irreverent Guides -- the travel series that no tourist board would dare to recommend.

From Frommer's: a name you can trust!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Frommers; 1 edition (May 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028631536
• ISBN-13: 978-0028631530
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,563,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insider Trading, July 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas (Paperback)

I often travel with friends. And we all travel extensively for business. We're always looking for an edge on great bets and the real lowdown on a destination. Vegas is a frequent destination for me, for both business and pleasure, and I learned several things I didn't know. This book is jampacked with fun, funny details and really paints a picture of all the hotels, shows, restaurants. Definitely something I'd recommend to friends and family. Thanks!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Locals too!, July 18, 2000

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B. Alley (Las Vegas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas (Paperback)

Simon's Las Vegas guide is full of wit and sparkle, even for Las Vegas locals. A handy reminder of all the great places to go and where to send guests. Makes a great gift too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally--a Travel Book With a Sense of Humor!, June 4, 2000

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C. Pestotnik (Iowa City, Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frommer's Irreverent Guide to Las Vegas (Paperback)

As a true Vegas-phile who wants to read everything I can get my hands on to anticipate my next trip, I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The quirky comments about anything and everything Vegas were most refreshing and entertaining. However, the format of commenting about several different spots in one paragraph was a little confusing and made it hard for me to keep in mind just which places I did not want to miss. This book makes an excellent complement to a more traditional Frommer's, Fodor's or Unofficial Guide.