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'When I was first approached by HBO to use Nelson Johnson's book as the basis for a TV series, my biggest challenge was choosing a time period in which to set it... Ultimately I settled on the 1920s of Atlantic City's legendary treasurer Nucky Johnson... A place of spectacle, shady politics, fast women and backroom deals' -Terence Winter, Emmy Award-winning writer of The Sopranos and Executive Producer of Boardwalk Empire
From its humble beginnings as a fledgling seaside resort, Atlantic City grew to be America's playground - loud, brash, and dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure. In 1920 alcohol was banned across the States under Prohibition, yet, thanks to racketeers and corrupt politicians, the liquor in Atlantic City never stopped flowing.
As the brothels, bars and gambling rooms flourished, the reputation of both the city itself and its most famous resident grew. Enoch 'Nucky' Johnson was a powerful political force and leading figure in organised crime. His corrupt alliance created a city where the rules just didn't apply, the dollar ruled and the law could be bought.
The book that inspired the HBO series, Boardwalk Empire brings to life Nucky and the whole cast of his shady associates. Recounting the life of this fascinating city and its most colourful residents, it's a brilliantly told story of a city built on cards and dice, booze and broads.
From its humble beginnings as a fledgling seaside resort, Atlantic City grew to be America's playground - loud, brash, and dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure. In 1920 alcohol was banned across the States under Prohibition, yet, thanks to racketeers and corrupt politicians, the liquor in Atlantic City never stopped flowing.
As the brothels, bars and gambling rooms flourished, the reputation of both the city itself and its most famous resident grew. Enoch 'Nucky' Johnson was a powerful political force and leading figure in organised crime. His corrupt alliance created a city where the rules just didn't apply, the dollar ruled and the law could be bought.
The book that inspired the HBO series, Boardwalk Empire brings to life Nucky and the whole cast of his shady associates. Recounting the life of this fascinating city and its most colourful residents, it's a brilliantly told story of a city built on cards and dice, booze and broads.
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The original book that inspired Boardwalk Empire, the fantastic HBO series from Martin Scorsese and the producers of The Sopranos
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Nelson Johnson's family lived in Atlantic County before the city was founded, and he is himself a lifelong resident of Hammonton, New Jersey. He practiced law for 30 years, and was attorney for the Atlantic City Planning Board at the time many applications for the building of the casinos were approved. Fascinated by the complicated history of Atlantic City, Nelson spent almost two decades interviewing, researching and writing to create Boardwalk Empire.
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- EditoreEbury Press
- Data di pubblicazione2011
- ISBN 10 0091941245
- ISBN 13 9780091941246
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine304
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Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: Good. 342 pages. Cover worn.xviii, 284 p., [32] p. of plates : 22 c m Examines the political rivalries and corrupt practices which l ed to the creation of Atlantic City, from its beginnings as a qui et beach town to its rise as a thriving and lawless city during t he Prohibition era, to its establishment as a gambling and entert ainment mecca The true story that inspired the HBO series --Cove r Includes bibliographical references (251-269) and index Jonat han Pitney's beach village -- Grand illusion -- Plantation by the sea -- Philadelphia's playground -- Golden age of Nucky -- Hard times for Nucky and his town -- Hap -- Painful ride down -- Turn out the lights -- Second bite at the apple -- It's a new ballgame -- Donald comes to town. Codice articolo 615ad
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