A fascinating, fully-illustrated book on the King by a man many consider to be the best rock-and-roll writer in the country. In this straightforward biography, Marsh discards the prevalent extreme myths about Presley and presents the truth about the reclusive, contradictory, and endlessly fascinating man. Includes a complete discography, filmography, and bibliography of works by and about Presley. Over 200 photographs.
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Elvis Presley, the kid from Tupelo, Mississippi, who paid four dollars to press a demo record as a birthday present for his mom; Elvis Presley, the rock-and-roll pioneer whose pelvic gyrations drove his legions of fans wild and his outspoken critics crazy; Elvis Presley, the soldier, the husband and father, the movie star, and the legend. All of these images are collected by Dave Marsh in his aptly titled book Elvis. Conveying the human being behind the icon often proves a difficult task, but Marsh's text is rife with well-researched facts and insightful observations that, coupled with the rich collection of photographs they accompany, deepen readers' understanding and appreciation of the King. The index containing a comprehensive bibliography, discography, and filmography is a solid resource, making Marsh's Elvis as informative as it is entertaining.
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- PublisherDa Capo Press
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 1560250380
- ISBN 13 9781560250388
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages272
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