The Ultimate Elvis

The Ultimate Elvis
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Publisher : Fireside
Total Pages : 560
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ISBN-10 : 0684803283
ISBN-13 : 9780684803289
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ultimate Elvis by : Patricia J. Pierce

A chronicle of the life and death of Elvis Presley which features a day-by-day calendar of his life, from birth to death, including details of his nicknames, the women in his life, unreleased songs, Elvis shrines and more.

The Ultimate Elvis Quiz Book

The Ultimate Elvis Quiz Book
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Publisher : Gramercy
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0517208652
ISBN-13 : 9780517208656
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ultimate Elvis Quiz Book by : W. Kent Moore

Word scrambles, crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple choicequestions, and write-in answers make The Ultimate Elvis Quiz Bookentertaining and challenging for those who think they know the details of thelife, the songs, and the movies of Elvis Presley.

The Death and Resurrection of Elvis Presley

The Death and Resurrection of Elvis Presley
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Publisher : Reaktion Books
Total Pages : 270
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ISBN-10 : 9781780236834
ISBN-13 : 1780236832
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis The Death and Resurrection of Elvis Presley by : Ted Harrison

There is no other way to put it: Elvis is the King. Note the present tense: even though Elvis (supposedly) died nearly forty years ago, he has lived on in our hearts, as a sound, as an image, and as an especially vigorous personality. In fact, it’s safe to say no other celebrity has done so quite as well. The Death and Resurrection of Elvis Presley is the story of that afterlife, of Elvis after he left the building. Walking the eccentrically carpeted rooms of Graceland, bidding into stratospheric sums on his auctioned relics, and mingling among the some 200,000 impersonators of his likeness, Ted Harrison offers nothing less than the ultimate Elvis tribute. Harrison begins, of course, in pilgrimage: to Graceland. He shows how Elvis’s estate was pillaged nearly to ruin by his manager but was saved through the deft business acumen and financial vision of his divorced wife, one Priscilla Presley. If Graceland seems holy, that’s because it is: Harrison unveils in Elvis’s allure a deeply spiritual dimension, showing how Elvis fans, over the decades, have anointed their idol with Christ-like qualities. Through Elvis’s extravagance, Harrison raises fascinating links between money and faith, and through Elvis’s life, he shows how the King actually fulfilled a host of roles ranging from hero to martyr to saint. Underpinning the whole story is Elvis’s extraordinary charisma and—lest we forget—his astonishing musical genius. Fascinating, colorful, and deeply informative, this book is a must-have for any fan, anyone who was ever lucky enough to see Elvis alive or who hopes they might still be able to.

Elvis

Elvis
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Publisher : ABRAMS
Total Pages : 170
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105019217400
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis Elvis by : Paul Dowling

Elvis Presley is perhaps the most recognizable rock icon in the history of popular music. Now, here is the first and only full-color book devoted exclusively to his album cover art. Dowling, the world's foremost collector of Elvis records, has selected 226 exciting covers from 37 different countries for this one-of-a-kind collection.

The Ultimate Elvis Quiz and Fact Book

The Ultimate Elvis Quiz and Fact Book
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Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages : 54
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781911476061
ISBN-13 : 1911476068
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ultimate Elvis Quiz and Fact Book by : Scott Stevenson

Do you enjoy the timeless music of Elvis Presley? Were you one of the millions of fans around the world who mourned the iconic singer's untimely death? Do you think you know all about the man dubbed ‘The King of Rock and Roll'? Then what better way to pay tribute to your all-time favourite artist than with The Ultimate Elvis Quiz and Fact Book? Elvis Presley is one the most well-known and best-loved singers of the last century, receiving worldwide acclaim and leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable, bestselling hits that continue to be played to this day. This book covers Elvis’ early years as a young performer, his rise to fame, musical influences, family and personal life, acting career and eventual transformation into a global megastar. It also details his troubled later life and the events leading up to his premature death, at the age of 42. With 300 questions and 200 fascinating facts about the people and places that shaped the life of one of the most enduring and groundbreaking entertainers in the history of popular music, this is a book that Elvis fans of all ages will want to own.

Morris as Elvis

Morris as Elvis
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1894997158
ISBN-13 : 9781894997157
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Morris as Elvis by : Morris Bates

Raised on a Shuswap Indian Reserve in British Columbia, Morris Bates improbably became the first professional Elvis impersonator, playing the Las Vegas Strip for 10 years after the King's death. He appeared on stage at the Silver Slipper, the Landmark, and Vegas World, and gave command performances throughout the Orient, South Africa, and South America. In the 1990s he retired to Vancouver as a native youth conselor and testified at the infamous Pickton murder trial.

Graceland

Graceland
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 278
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0674358899
ISBN-13 : 9780674358898
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Graceland by : Karal Ann Marling

Describes what Graceland, the home Elvis Presley built in Memphis, tells about the late singer's life and personality.

Living the Life

Living the Life
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Publisher : Elvis Impersonators
Total Pages : 100
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0966035291
ISBN-13 : 9780966035292
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

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Elvis: My Best Man

Elvis: My Best Man
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Publisher : Crown
Total Pages : 322
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780307452757
ISBN-13 : 0307452751
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis Elvis: My Best Man by : George Klein

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.

Elvis and the World As It Stands

Elvis and the World As It Stands
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Publisher : Abrams
Total Pages : 188
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781647002015
ISBN-13 : 164700201X
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Elvis and the World As It Stands by : Lisa Frenkel Riddiough

A poignant middle-grade story about loss and finding family from the point of view of a newly adopted kitten "An absolute delight, from beginning to end." —Anne Ursu, author of National Book Award nominee The Real Boy "Elvis's journey is sweet and funny and profound." —Eliot Schrefer, National Book Award finalist Most shelter animals dream of going home with a forever family. But for Elvis, being chosen by Mrs. Pemberton is a nightmare. He’s been separated from his sister, Etta, and is determined to get back to the shelter to find her. In spite of himself, Elvis becomes curious about ten-year-old Georgina Pemberton, who builds LEGO skyscrapers in her bedroom while navigating her parents’ separation. The longer he’s in his new home, the more he starts recognizing new feelings: admiration for Georgina’s creations, affection for the other pets, and even empathy for the Pembertons—despite their inability to listen. As Georgina sets out to build her most important skyscrapers yet—the Twin Towers—Elvis realizes that maybe both humans and animals can take a page from Georgina’s Big Book of American Architecture and “build a world of their own choosing,” even if the choices aren’t what they’d initially expected.