The Big Room

by Guy Peellaert, Michael Herr

Presenting a view in text and paintings of Las Vegas, this book features portraits of the celebrities who have played in the casinos and in the life of America and offers a unique view of the country's popular culture and politics

143 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1986

About the author

Guy Peellaert was a Belgian artist, painter, illustrator, comic artist and photographer, most famous for the book Rock Dreams, and his album covers for rock artists like David Bowie (Diamond Dogs) and The Rolling Stones (It's Only Rock 'n' Roll). He also designed film posters for films like Taxi Driver, Paris, Texas, and Short Cuts. The band Frankie Goes to Hollywood took their name from Peellaert's painting, titled Frank Sinatra, which featured the headline "Frankie Goes Hollywood".

Reviews

[Bert Huisman]

10 a

[patty · Rating 3 out of 5]

An homage of story plus beautiful art renderings of rat packers, mafiaosos, elvis, marilyn, and the like of early days in Vegas, specifically those who worked the "Big Room." By the author of Rock Dreams.