{"title":"Su Kim Chung","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the fascinating world of Su Kim Chung, a highly regarded author renowned for her profound understanding of Las Vegas history. Chung's works provide an enthralling glimpse into the transformation of this iconic city through the ages. Her expertise in local history, combined with a captivating narrative style, makes her books an essential read for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acclaimed collection, which includes the popular title \u003cem\u003eLas Vegas Then and Now\u003c\/em\u003e, Chung skilfully contrasts the city's past and present, offering readers a journey through time that is both educational and visually engaging. Her meticulous research and passion for uncovering the rich tapestry of events, places, and personalities that have shaped Las Vegas make her work stand out in the field of history and military literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are drawn to exploring the intricate stories behind one of the most famous cities in the world, Su Kim Chung's writings will offer you an insightful and engaging perspective. Dive into her works and discover the vibrant evolution of Las Vegas with her expert guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"las-vegas-then-and-now-by-su-kim-chung-9781911682813","title":"Las Vegas Then and Now","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLas Vegas Then and Now\u003c\/em\u003e pairs vintage shots from 100 years of the city's history with the same view today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLas Vegas Then and Now\u003c\/em\u003e captures the city's evolution from a desert railroad outpost into the gambling and entertainment capital of the world. Pairing historical photographs of the town with specially commissioned views of the same scene today, this book provides the reader with an intriguing look into the history of a city that has become a cultural icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric Fremont Street, which has recently undergone a multi-million dollar renewal programme, presents the most vivid contrast between the dusty desert town of the 1920s and the pulsating entertainment city we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLas Vegas is ever changing – the popular Mermaids and Vegas Vicky on Fremont are gone, but further down the Strip, the High-Roller has arrived, one of the world’s tallest observation wheels befitting this thrill-seeking town. Casinos on the Strip have changed too. The Sahara closed in 2011, re-opened as SLS which also closed, and has now re-opened as The Sahara!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced ‘Then and Now’ photographer Karl Mondon takes to the skies of Vegas to get some inspiring comparison shots, while author Su Kim Chung once again points out the changes to a city she has written about for the last twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLas Vegas Then and Now\u003c\/em\u003e truly captures the buzz of a city where the only constant is change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSites include: Allegiant Stadium, Circa, Arts District, Fremont Street, Railroad Depot, Union Pacific Station, Arizona Club, Golden Nugget, El Portal Theatre, Nevada Hotel, Sal Sagev Hotel, El Cortez, Vegas Vic, The Mint Hotel, Las Vegas Post Office\/Mob Museum, El Rancho Vegas, Last Frontier, New Frontier, Little Church of the West, Flamingo, Thunderbird Hotel, Desert Inn, Sahara Hotel, Sands Hotel, Stardust, Riviera, La Concha Motel, Dunes Hotel, Caesars Palace, Hacienda, Tropicana, MGM Grand, Aladdin, Boardwalk, International, Landmark Hotel, Las Vegas Convention Center, Moulin Rouge and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46655313871084,"sku":"9781911682813","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17582413482868.jpg?v=1752467275"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/su-kim-chung.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}