Beneath the Glitz: The Story of Las Vegas Metaquartzite takes readers behind the neon lights and flashing signs of the Las Vegas Strip to uncover something far more grounded—the ancient stone that helped build it. Written by stone forensics expert Frederick M. Hueston, this book is part geology lesson, part field journal, and part love letter to one of the most underappreciated elements in modern architecture.

From dusty quarry tours in Jean, Nevada to polished hotel lobbies on the Strip, Hueston walks you through the journey of metaquartzite: a dense, sparkly, desert-born stone forged by time and pressure. With wit, experience, and plenty of real-world insight, he explains how this stone is quarried, finished, and installed—and why it matters.

Ideal for architects, designers, stone pros, and curious readers who like their education with a little grit, Beneath the Glitz is a reminder that the real story isn’t always in the lights. Sometimes, it’s in the stone under your hand—or the dust still stuck to your boots.

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