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Works by Mark Seal
The Man in the Rockefeller Suit: The Astonishing Rise and Spectacular Fall of a Serial Imposter (2011) 411 copies, 30 reviews
Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather (2021) 149 copies, 8 reviews
What Really Happens in Vegas: True Stories of the People Who Make Vegas, Vegas (2023) 49 copies, 2 reviews
Associated Works
Without A Badge: Undercover in the World's Deadliest Criminal Organization (2003) — Author — 45 copies
The Gospel of Good Success: A Road Map to Spiritual, Emotional and Financial Wholeness (1999) — Author — 36 copies
Riding Lessons: Everything That Matters in Life I Learned from Horses (2002) — Author — 22 copies, 1 review
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- Gender
- male
- Places of residence
- Aspen, Colorado, USA
- Education
- University of Tennessee
- Occupations
- journalist
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What Really Happens in Vegas: True Stories of the… by James Patterson
Very interesting history of Las Vegas.
Reading this made me want to watch the film again, because it described all the fighting and challenges the filmmakers faced trying to get this movie to the screen. It was repetitive at times, as if some of the chapters were written without reviewing the others, but the book has a good index.
The typical entertaining type of book that Patterson delivers. This is a numerous series of profiles and stories about the weirdness and wonders that is Las Vegas.
I lived for a short time in the city so experienced some of the craziness first hand. Vegas will certainly make its impression on you one way or the other.
The amazing stories shine a light on how things operate behind the surface show of glitz and glitter. One of those types of books to just sit back and enjoy.
Vegas will always be the escape destination where most rules and regulations don't always apply. Except of course for the odds of the games in the favor of those who operate them. Money rules this otherworld, and some are lucky to walk away with a piece usually by pulling that handle in the right place at the right time. But be aware, these amazing sights and experiences are there thanks to your fair share contribution!… (more)
I lived for a short time in the city so experienced some of the craziness first hand. Vegas will certainly make its impression on you one way or the other.
The amazing stories shine a light on how things operate behind the surface show of glitz and glitter. One of those types of books to just sit back and enjoy.
Vegas will always be the escape destination where most rules and regulations don't always apply. Except of course for the odds of the games in the favor of those who operate them. Money rules this otherworld, and some are lucky to walk away with a piece usually by pulling that handle in the right place at the right time. But be aware, these amazing sights and experiences are there thanks to your fair share contribution!… (more)
“the moviemakers and the mob”
2 hours and 56 minutes of pure heaven for me! I absolutely love "The Godfather" and was eager to learn more about it! But this book is really focused on the business of the film industry as it related to getting this film to the big screen... The book doesn’t get to Coppola until page 101! Robert Evans seem to get more time in here than him! So, for the most part, I wasn't a fan of this. I did like the stories about Sicily, and the actual, actual shooting of the film. But those were small parts of an otherwise fuh-gedda-aboudit read.
“I believe in America.”
- Amerigo Bonasera… (more)
2 hours and 56 minutes of pure heaven for me! I absolutely love "The Godfather" and was eager to learn more about it! But this book is really focused on the business of the film industry as it related to getting this film to the big screen... The book doesn’t get to Coppola until page 101! Robert Evans seem to get more time in here than him! So, for the most part, I wasn't a fan of this. I did like the stories about Sicily, and the actual, actual shooting of the film. But those were small parts of an otherwise fuh-gedda-aboudit read.
“I believe in America.”
- Amerigo Bonasera… (more)
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