Boardwalk Empire Resources

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This website, hosted by Ohio State University, will tell you everything you need to know about the rise of Prohibition.

To be honest, this highly praised HBO series isn't exactly based on the book—it merely uses (and repurposes) its central characters. That's the beauty of fiction.

In this interview, author Nelson Johnson describes his journey to becoming a writer and the unique path that led him to write his first book about Atlantic City.

Not everyone is pleased with how the real people from Boardwalk Empire are depicted in the HBO series. Check out this article if you don't believe us.

This article, written years after the publication of Boardwalk Empire, will give you a sense of the struggles that Atlantic City faced shortly after the book came out.

This is a great song that your dad probably liked a lot.

Want to learn more about Nelson Johnson's motivation behind writing Boardwalk Empire? Look no further, friends.

Check out this interview with Terence Winter, creator of the Boardwalk Empire HBO series.

Ever wondered what happens if you try to outsmart a casino? Listen to this NPR broadcast to find out.

Check out this vintage shot of Nucky enjoying a night on the town with his lady friend.

Want to know what the Boardwalk looked like during Nucky's time? Have no fear—Shmoop is here.