Neon Mania

The lure of bright light; we’re just like moths!

Composite image of “Howdy P'odner Vegas Vic” and the Las Vegas classic neon

It all started when motorcycle camping in the Southwest. Las Vegas was a stopover, but not high on the list that featured National Parks. But I fell in love with the lights! t didn’t hurt that I was falling in love myself.

Neon letters from the original Moulin Rouge restored at the Neon Boneyard Museum, Las Vegas

Karl and I knew we wanted to visit the Neon Boneyard Museum, both daytime and night, to see the restored antique lighted signs from the Mid-Century era (and later). They’re simply fabulous. I went back several times, and began seriously adding to my photo collection that had started in 2000.

Now it’s a book: Neon Mania: Las Vegas’ Loco Art. I hope to receive permission—architectural copyright you know—from the museum to publish, of course to sell for their benefit.

Part of original pylon sign for the Stardust Hotel, restored and located at the Neon Boneyard Museum, Las Vegas