The Green Felt Jungle
The Green Felt Jungle is a 1963 book by Ovid Demaris and Ed Reid.[1] It exposes Las Vegas's dark underbelly, discussing the role of mobsters, prostitution, and political influence peddling in control of the city. It was a New York Times Best Seller for 23 weeks.[2]
 First edition | |
| Author | Ovid Demaris and Ed Reid |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Trident Press |
Publication date | January 1, 1963 |
| Media type | Print, e-book |
Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, Gus Greenbaum and Benny Binion are among the well-known characters who make an appearance in The Green Felt Jungle. An important contribution to the early history of the Las Vegas, the book documents a time prior to the transition from gangster control of the city to its clean-up, and purchase of the casinos by legitimate companies.
References
- Delugach, Al (May 22, 1986). "The King of the Glittering 'Jungles' People, Power in Gambling Cities Are Author's Big Game". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-04-06.
- "The Book That Tried to End Las Vegas". 4 September 2013.
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