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Flamingo Wash

The Era of Electromagnetic Radiation in Small Las Vegas

By: Anthony Bondi

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Paperback | 11 July 2025

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FLAMINGO WASH captures the spirit of the local culture and counterculture of Las Vegas from the 50s to the turn of the millennium. Through his personal and archival lens, Bondi's coming of age in Las Vegas is woven together with the growth of the dazzling city through the historic moments of the atomic fever, the explosive shift as an entertainment destination, arts and culture, and urban development. Through unexpected, heartfelt, and comical stories never before told (like Bondi's experience living in an apartment complex famed for its nudist tenants), Flamingo Wash is not just a personal story; it is a historical and cultural lens into a city that continues to reinvent itself.

Includes over 70 black and white images with an expanded digital gallery

Industry Reviews

"If Gonzo Americana is your thing, then you need to read this stunning first hand account." -Trasho Biblio

"Tony Bondi is the philosopher king of Las Vegas with the cred to wear the crown. This emperor of insight (often with no clothes but owning it) grows up inside and alongside the city doing the same. He expertly explains the weirdness and normalcy of America's most curious place in equal measure. FLAMINGO WASH is a compelling, detailed coming of atomic age story like no other." -Dayvid Figler, Writer, Host - City Cast Las Vegas

"Part memoir, part historical archive, Bondi's voice is tinged with nostalgia as he blends anecdotes from the unique subcultures of Las Vegas to paint a vivid picture of life before the internet." -Polly Superstar, Book Doula and Retreat Host at Writing With Mermaids

"Not only is this magnificently written, it captures some of the real magic that exists in such an unlikely city. It's like taking a rollercoaster ride with a genius artist through the convoluted back alleys and also the main streets of Vegas..." -Harry Fagel, Poet - Bellowing at the Volcano

"Anthony Bondi is a storyteller's storyteller. Whether speaking or writing, his words are woven with insight, respect, and an aching appreciation for the overlooked and often maligned gems of Las Vegas' seedier history." -Nancy Good, Artist/Advocate/Actor/Model

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