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The Printed Elvis The Complete Guide to Books about the King
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Steven Opdyke
ISBN: 0-313-30815-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-30815-4
352 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 9/30/1999
List Price: $86.95 (UK Sterling Price: £59.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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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
About the Author: STEVEN OPDYKE runs a performing arts consulting service and music publishing company. He received his Master of Arts degree from the University of Florida and has written music articles and discographies and a book on Willie Nelson.
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