Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business
Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business by Sonny West will be released in May.
The deal was inked on June 1, 2006, and is set for a 2007 release to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Presley's death.
West, who was Presley's bodyguard from 1960 to 1976, said he's extremely happy his long-awaited book has the backing of one of the world's largest and best-known publishers.
"I'm extremely appreciative that Triumph/Random House sees the value of this work and I look forward to working with them", West said. "I hope the fans will respond in kind, because my book is a tribute to Elvis."
West's co-author, Marshall Terrill, said Triumph/Random House's involvement will give 'Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business' a much bigger promotional push than most other Presley books.
"The publisher has very high hopes and they're going to make every possible effort to promote our book", Terrill said. "Even though I'm biased, I feel it's the best and most objective look at Elvis Presley in many years. I believe most Elvis fans will come away with a deeper understanding of the man and his life because of Sonny's insights."
The collaboration, which started in 2002, is follow-up to the 1977 book, 'Elvis: What Happened?' in which Sonny West co-authored with Red West and Dave Hebler.
The book will cover West's 16 years with Elvis Presley from 1960 to 1976, the aftermath of 'Elvis: What Happened?' to his thoughts today on Elvis, Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley.
The book will include photos from West's personal collection as well as photos donated from the Russ Howe Collection. The book also includes two appendices - 'All The King's Men' and 'Myths, Facts and Frequently Asked Questions'. The former is a section on former Memphis Mafia members while the latter is a list of questions West answers directly from Presley followers.
In addition to combing through hundreds of documents, the two had several Presley experts read the manuscript to ensure its accuracy.
"It was my privilege and pleasure to help edit the book because I was able to relive a lot of the memories," said author and longtime Presley fan Sandi Pichon. "I also learned quite a bit about Elvis through many untold stories. Sonny's book will make a welcome addition to any Elvis Presley library."
Chicago-based Triumph Books was acquired by Random House in May and will now exist as an independently-run imprint of the Random House Publishing Group.
Much has been written about The King of Rock 'n' Roll over the years, but nothing ever like this. On the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, fans will get the full story from the man who had a front-row seat for it all.
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Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business by Elvis' bodyguard of sixteen years, Sonny West (with Marshall Terrill) provides revealing insight into Elvis Presley's career and personal life. West was a charter member of the infamous Memphis Mafia and had a close friendship with 'The King.'
Elvis features never-before-seen photos from West's personal collection along with a number of untold stories such as:
If you want to read the book that the estate probably wouldn't endorse, then Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business is for you. It's arguably the most authentic, no-holds-barred depiction of the greatest entertainer who ever lived.
Sonny West was Elvis Presley's close friend, trusted confidant, and bodyguard for 16 years.He is semi-retired and routinely performs an hour-longshow around the world called Elvis: Up Close and Personal by Sonny West.He resides in the middle Tennessee area with Judy West, his wife of 36 years.
Marshall Terrill is a veteran reporter for the Chandler (Arizona) Connection and is the author of a dozen books, including bestselling biographies on actor Steve McQueen and basketball legend Pistol Pete Maravich.Terrill resides in Tempe, Arizona, with his wife, Zoe.
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