Chance of a Lifetime: Nucky Johnson, Skinny D'Amato and How

Chance of a Lifetime: Nucky Johnson, Skinny D'Amato and How Atlantic City Became the Naughty Queen of Resorts
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A history of Atlantic City during its heyday as the nation's center of popular entertainment, Chance of a Lifetime focuses on the first half of the 20th Century. This was the city's zenith, when celebrities and tourists flocked to ''America's Playground'' -- and political corruption, illegal gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution were all sanctioned as part of the Atlantic City experience. Beginning with the early attractions of the anything-goes resort, the author explores the rise to power of notorious political boss Enoch ''Nucky'' Johnson. This sets the scene for the rise of entrepreneurial Paul ''Skinny'' D'Amato and his famed 500 Club -- a venue that encapsulated everything good, bad, and fun about the legendary resort. As D'Amato is quoted in the book, ''Atlantic City was Las Vegas. This town was wide open.'' We are given an intimate, nostalgic tour of the city's storied history by insider Grace Anselmo D'Amato, whose husband managed the 500 Club for his brother Skinny. The book includes a foreword by renowned Atlantic City historian Vicki Gold Levi. Chance of a Lifetime is extensively illustrated with 178 images of celebrity, 500 Club, and historic Atlantic City photographs, in three lengthy gallery sections -- with additional images throughout the text.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Down The Shore Publishing
Manufacturer Down The Shore Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber new18-20150802-c067548
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781593220075
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: Down The Shore Publishing
Manufacturer	Down The Shore Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	new18-20150802-c067548
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781593220075
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Chance of a Lifetime: Nucky Johnson, Skinny D'Amato and How Atlantic City Became the Naughty Queen of Resorts