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Take a journey through the Graceland archives and get an inside, close-up look at the King of Rock and Roll. Featuring insightful text from a respected music journalist who has written extensively on Presley, this authorized book recounts every aspect of his history: Elvis' closest relationships, his hit albums, his successful movie career, and his lasting legacy. More than 150 color and black-and-white photographs capture Elvis with friends and family, and show personal items, including his jewelry, guitars, clothing, vehicles, letters, and publicity material.
Gillian G. Gaar is a popular music journalist and author who has written and contributed to many books, including the highly acclaimed Return of the King: Elvis Presley's Great Comeback (Jawbone Press), The Rough Guide to Nirvana (Rough Guides), Green Day: Rebels With a Cause (Omnibus Press), and She's A Rebel: The History of Women in Rock & Roll (Seal Press). She has also written countless articles for newspapers and magazines such as Rolling Stone, Goldmine, Q, Classic Rock, and Record Collector; websites (allmusic.com, Examiner.com, SonicNet); and official liner notes for Heart, Laurie Anderson, Nirvana, Judy Collins, and Pat Benatar. She lives in Seattle, WA.
Product details
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Carlton Books (August 22, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1780979576
ISBN-13: 978-1780979571
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 0.8 x 11.4 inches