Scattered in unassuming little desert towns, prostitution is thriving. Nevada Rose offers readers a peek into this legal yet largely secretive business. This five-year photography project features a diverse range of images of the working girls, and, behind the curtain of sex, the kitchens and cooks, laundry rooms and lounges, timers, managers, and pets.

Marc McAndrews’ work has been published in numerous magazines including Time, Stern, Fortune, and Inc.

Patty Kelly is a feminist anthropologist and the author of Lydia’s Open Door.

Bill Higgins is on staff at The Hollywood Reporter. For Nevada Rose, he interviewed American entrepreneur and legal bordello owner Dennis Hoff.