The Perpetual Engine of Hope Short Stories Inspired by Iconic Las Vegas Photographs |
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| Author:
| Martinez, Juan
Schumacher, Geoff |
| ISBN: | 978-1-935043-35-5 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2010 |
| Publisher: | Stephens Press, LLC
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $14.95 |
Book Description:
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The Perpetual Engine of Hope, a collection of short stories inspired by vintage Las Vegas photographs, takes you on an epic journey from the heyday of the mob era to a dystopian future of dashed dreams. No matter the genre, from crime noir to horror, psychological drama to urban fantasy, these stories have something compelling to say about Las Vegas and its ability to inspire hope even amid the most dire circumstances. Along the way, the writers revel in the city's rich past and ponder...
More DescriptionThe Perpetual Engine of Hope, a collection of short stories inspired by vintage Las Vegas photographs, takes you on an epic journey from the heyday of the mob era to a dystopian future of dashed dreams. No matter the genre, from crime noir to horror, psychological drama to urban fantasy, these stories have something compelling to say about Las Vegas and its ability to inspire hope even amid the most dire circumstances. Along the way, the writers revel in the city's rich past and ponder its uncertain future, the historic images driving them to consider Las Vegas from fresh and illuminating perspectives.