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The Printed Elvis The Complete Guide to Books about the King

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Steven Opdyke

Book Code: GR0815

ISBN: 0-313-30815-2

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-30815-4

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352 pages, photographs

Greenwood Press

Publication: 9/30/1999

List Price: $86.95 (UK Sterling Price: £49.95)

Availability: Out of stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Music Reference Collection

Series Number: 75

Reviews:

Elvis fans will want this volume.
—Choice
What makes it such an interesting read...is that all manner of stories and quotes are included from dozens of books on pop culture, rock music, celebrity memoirs, and so on....Overall, this is a good read. It's well written, interesting, and it will be a useful addition to the Elvis reference books.
—Elvis Monthly

Description: 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.

Table of Contents:

Suspicious Minds: An Introduction to the Elvis Books
The Main Texts
That's All Right, Mama: The Books on Elvis by His Family
Love Me Tender: The Books on Elvis by His Friends and Associates
Stuck on You: The Books on Elvis by His Musical Peers and Fans
Flaming Star: The Books about Elvis' Career
Devil in Disguise: The Books about Elvis' Social and Home Life
Crying in the Chapel: The Books on Elvis' Death, Afterlife, and Spirituality
I Was the One: The Elvis Biographical Material
I Gotta Know: The Elvis Reference Books
A Mess of Blues: The Elvis Literature
Follow That Dream: The Elvis Collectibles and Visuals
Heartbreak Hotel: What Did Elvis Leave Behind?
The Elvis Commentaries
Treat Me Nice: The Introduction to the Elvis Commentaries
If I Can Dream: Elvis and His Phenomenal Success
I Feel So Bad: Elvis and the Music of Black Americans
Steadfast, Loyal and True: Elvis and the Colonel
Addendum I: The Guide to Collecting Elvis Books
Addendum II: The Chronological Listing of Elvis Books
Addendum III: The Notes on Sources
Index of Author Names
Index of Songs, Films, and Albums
Index of Books, Magazines, and Publications
General Index

LC Card Number: 99-11132

LCC Class: ML134

Dewey Class: 016


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