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Order The New "Ask Vance" Book

Memphis magazine's master of history and mystery - as he likes to call himself - has returned with a second book.

Vance's first book included more than 50 columns that originally ran between 1995 and 2003.  This volume picks up where that one left off, with 60 double-page columns published between 2003 and the present day.  Fully illustrated and indexed, Ask Vance: Book Two explores such compelling curiousities as:

- The "Monster of Ceremonies" who became the most famous person in Memphis after Elvis.
- The mysterious crystal shrine tucked into a hillside in an East Memphis cemetery.
- The eccentric "monkey man" who terrified motorists in Midtown.
- The government's bizarre plan to protect citizens from atomic bomb attacks.
- The lawyer who adorned his Poplar Avenue restaurant with a 14-foot version of his own head.
- The humble Summer Avenue trailer park that played a role in one of the greatest novels in American literature.
- The medical miracle that took place at John Gaston Hospital.
... and much, much more!
 

Ask Vance: Book Two, the print version, is available at the Booksellers at Laurelwood (387 Perkins Extended, Memphis) or you may order it below.  

DIGITAL EDITION:  Ask Vance: Book Two (Kindle Edition) is available digitally on Amazon.com.  Ask Vance:  Book Two (NOOK Edition) is available digitally at barnesandnoble.com.  Ask Vance:  Book Two (iTunes edition) is available digitally on the iTunes store.

Order below at the price of $24.99 plus tax and shipping.   

Special Offer:  Get both Ask Vance books for just $39.99!

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Reader Comments:
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Sep 1, 2011 08:56 am
 Posted by  Amill

Oh never mind. I get it now. :-)

Oct 5, 2011 04:34 pm
 Posted by  BillN

Do you have to send a physical letter to ask a question of Mr Lauderdale.

Oct 21, 2011 11:29 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

Hi there, to mail a question to Mr. Lauderdale, his address is c/o Memphis magazine, PO Box 1738, Memphis TN 38101. Or, you may email him at askvance@memphismagazine.com.

Thanks!

-- Memphis Magazine Staff

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