The Printed Elvis

Author : Steven Opdyke
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1999-09-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015047532018

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The Printed Elvis by Steven Opdyke Pdf

More than 400 books have been published on the American musical icon, Elvis Presley. This critical, annotated guide contains reviews of the varied literature on Elvis, from his career and its social and political aspects to biographies and discographies. The annotated literature not only includes works by family, friends, and musical peers but also references and guides to Elvis collectibles. Each entry details, in addition to pertinent publishing and author information, the specific perspectives and information unique to the literature. The author provides assessments made by Elvis' peers and an introductory essay discusses the surrounding contradictions and the enduring fascination with Elvis. By covering the vast and different Elvis literature available, this guide will appeal to scholars and fans alike. Organized by type of literature, the guide is easy to reference. Informative addenda include a guide to collecting Elvis books and a chronological listing of Elvis books. In addition to a general index, the guide is indexed by author, by songs, films, and album titles, and by books, magazines, and publications. This compilation offers valuable assistance and critical information to anyone researching some aspect of Elvis and his career.

Author : Peter Guralnick
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780316206723

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Careless Love by Peter Guralnick Pdf

Hailed as "a masterwork" by the Wall Street Journal, Careless Loveis the full, true, and mesmerizing story of Elvis Presley's last two decades, in the long-awaited second volume of Peter Guralnick's masterful two-part biography. Winner of the Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award Last Train to Memphis, the first part of Guralnick's two-volume life of Elvis Presley, was acclaimed by the New York Times as "a triumph of biographical art." This concluding volume recounts the second half of Elvis' life in rich and previously unimagined detail, and confirms Guralnick's status as one of the great biographers of our time. Beginning with Presley's army service in Germany in 1958 and ending with his death in Memphis in 1977, Careless Love chronicles the unravelling of the dream that once shone so brightly, homing in on the complex playing-out of Elvis' relationship with his Machiavellian manager, Colonel Tom Parker. It's a breathtaking revelatory drama that for the first time places the events of a too-often mistold tale in a fresh, believable, and understandable context. Elvis' changes during these years form a tragic mystery that Careless Love unlocks for the first time. This is the quintessential American story, encompassing elements of race, class, wealth, sex, music, religion, and personal transformation. Written with grace, sensitivity, and passion, Careless Love is a unique contribution to our understanding of American popular culture and the nature of success, giving us true insight at last into one of the most misunderstood public figures of our times.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Rock musicians
ISBN : 1840132760

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Elvis Memorabilia by Anonim Pdf

A concise introduction to collecting Elvis memorabilia.

Author : Peter Guralnick
Publisher : Abacus
Page : 723 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780349144450

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Last Train To Memphis by Peter Guralnick Pdf

This is the first of two volumes that make up what is arguably the definitive Elvis biography. Rich in documentary and interview material, this volume charts Elvis' early years and his rise to fame, taking us up to his departure for Germany in 1958. Of all the biographies of Elvis - this is the one you will keep coming back to.

Author : Robert C. Cantwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1939217725

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The Elvis I Knew by Robert C. Cantwell Pdf

Elvis I knew was a superstar, authentic country gentleman and 'unprejudiced' that cherished being around those that regarded him as an ordinary person.

Author : Priscilla Presley,Lisa Marie Presley
Publisher : Crown Archetype
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780593237335

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Elvis by the Presleys by Priscilla Presley,Lisa Marie Presley Pdf

An intimate account of legendary entertainer Elvis Presley, featuring stunning photography and exclusive stories from Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, and more Behind the King of Rock and Roll was a husband, father, son, cousin, friend, and spiritual seeker. In Elvis by the Presleys, those who knew him best come together to memorialize our greatest star, featuring hours of exclusive family interviews, Elvis quotes, and private family photographs and images of personal memorabilia from the archives of Graceland/Elvis Presley Enterprises. Elvis by the Presleys reveals life at Graceland like never before. Graceland is seen as a teeming family retreat, where the kitchen was the center of operations; where tag football games were played in the yard; where folks drove golf carts up and down the hills; and where Elvis spent many of his happiest times. We witness the arc of his love affair with Priscilla; Elvis as a father to his adored Lisa Marie; his obsessions and passions; and the strength of his musical legacy, which continues unabated to this day. There are Christmas cards here, too; contracts and invoices; selections from Lisa Marie’s childhood scrapbook; and even a picture of the champagne bottle (signed) from Elvis and Priscilla’s wedding. Elvis by the Presleys is the tumultuous story of the life of a lovely yet complex man; a portrait of the career of a brilliantly accomplished yet often frustrated artist; an insider’s tale of enduring love, related with warmth and unguarded candor . . . and a story told the way only a family can tell it.

Author : George Klein,Chuck Crisafulli
Publisher : Crown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780307452757

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Elvis: My Best Man by George Klein,Chuck Crisafulli Pdf

The touching story of thirty years of friendship between George Klein and the King that “offers an insider’s view of Presley the man as opposed to Presley the singer, actor, and icon” (Associated Press). “You capture the essence of Elvis not only in dialogue, but also in giving the reader a sense of his personality, humor, and his spirit of play.”—Priscilla Presley When George Klein was an eighth grader at Humes High, he couldn’t have known how important the new kid with the guitar—the boy named Elvis—would later become in his life. But from the first time GK (as he was nicknamed by Elvis) heard this kid sing, he knew that Elvis Presley was someone extraordinary. During Elvis’s rise to fame and throughout the wild swirl of his remarkable life, Klein was a steady presence and one of Elvis’s closest and most loyal friends until his untimely death in 1977. In Elvis: My Best Man, a heartfelt, entertaining, and long-awaited contribution to our understanding of Elvis Presley and the early days of rock ’n’ roll, George Klein writes with great affection for the friend he knew about who the King of Rock ’n’ Roll really was and how he acted when the stage lights were off. This fascinating chronicle of boundary-breaking and music-making through one of the most intriguing and dynamic stretches of American history overflows with insights and anecdotes from someone who was in the middle of it all. From the good times at Graceland to hanging out with Hollywood stars to butting heads with Elvis’s iron-handed manager, Colonel Tom Parker, to making sure that Elvis’s legacy is fittingly honored, GK was a true friend of the King and a trailblazer in the music industry in his own right.

Author : Elvis Presley
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2001-10
Category : Music
ISBN : 0634025740

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The Elvis Book by Elvis Presley Pdf

(Easy Guitar). 100 songs from The King's career, all arranged for easy guitar without tab. Includes: All Shook Up * An American Trilogy * Are You Lonesome Tonight? * Blue Hawaii * Blue Suede Shoes * Burning Love * Can't Help Falling in Love * Don't Be Cruel (To a Heart That's True) * G.I. Blues * Good Luck Charm * Heartbreak Hotel * Hound Dog * It's Now or Never * Jailhouse Rock * Love Me Tender * Memories * Return to Sender * (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear * Treat Me Nice * Viva Las Vegas * and more.

Author : Thom Gilbert
Publisher : Antique Collector's Club
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1943876037

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Blue Suede Shoes by Thom Gilbert Pdf

A photographic collection that provides an all-access pass to the personal and professional world of Elvis Presley, as photographed by Thom Gilbert, whose stunning photos of Elvis artifacts reveal the man behind the legend. Behind-the-scenes images of Elvis's personal memorabilia, jewelry, clothing, and cars, plus interior images from his homes and birthplace are paired with portraits of friends, fellow musicians, co-stars, and fans, whose memories and anecdotes create a remarkable picture of this extremely generous and talented man.

Author : E. Warren Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Rock music
ISBN : 1935623044

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Echoes of Elvis by E. Warren Perry Pdf

Echoes of Elvis is a collection of papers examining how the Elvis' story and widespread fame fit into the greater framework of American culture.

Author : Jonnita Brewer Barrett
Publisher : Brewbar Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0985805609

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Once Upon a Time by Jonnita Brewer Barrett Pdf

Singer Anita Wood was Elvis' steady girlfriend from 1957-1962. This heartfelt memoir by Anita's daughter covers many key moments Elvis and Anita shared together, plus traces Anita's journey in show business.

Author : Steve Dunleavy,Red West,Sonny West,Dave Hebler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Motion picture actors and actresses
ISBN : 0345272153

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Elvis, what Happened? by Steve Dunleavy,Red West,Sonny West,Dave Hebler Pdf

Author : Maria Columbus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2000-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1560750499

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Elvis by Maria Columbus Pdf

Author : Laura Victoria Levin,John O'Hara
Publisher : Perigee Trade
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Rock musicians
ISBN : 0399525653

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Elvis and You by Laura Victoria Levin,John O'Hara Pdf

Whether you're a sheltered novice or a slavishly devoted know-it-all, 'Elvis and You' is more than a book -t's the ultimate guide to Elvisizing your life. The ultimate book for the ultimate fan. Read. Enjoy. Let it all sink in and, above all, remain calm. Includes never before published photographs.

Author : Hourly History
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1985229579

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Elvis Presley by Hourly History Pdf

Elvis Presley Elvis Presley was much more than a cultural icon; he was a reliable barometer of the world he grew up in. Long before the cultural revolutions of the '60s and '70s, Elvis was sparking a dynastic change of hands in American society. And by his own admission, much of it was by accident. Whenever his performances caused a stir, Elvis was always the first to ask what all the fuss was about. When questioned if he was trying to provoke a response from his audience, Elvis innocently replied that he was just doing what came naturally. Inside you will read about... - Elvis and His Twin - That's All Right - Presley's Controversial Rise - Elvis Joins the Army - Comeback in Las Vegas - Last Years and Death And much more! According to Elvis, as much as James Dean was a "rebel without a cause," he was a rebel completely by accident. If we believe him, everything he did that led to his rise to stardom was just some sort of cosmic alignment of happenstance. Elvis claimed that when he went into Sun Records to record his first song, he wasn't looking to become famous; he maintained that he just wanted to record a song for his mom's birthday. This book will let you decide for yourself as you learn about the life, the legend, and the unmistakable icon-Elvis Presley.