Elvis

by Mike Evans

In time for the 25th anniversary of his death, the king of rock is memorialized in Elvis: A Celebration, a photo book featuring over 600 images of Presley throughout his life. Compiled by author and book editor Mike Evans (The Art of the Beatles), the volume shows Elvis as a seventh-grader in Tupelo, Miss.; being inducted into the army; crying with his father over the death of his mother; signing autographs on the Paramount Studio lot; performing in his white fringed jumpsuits and romping with Priscilla and Lisa Marie. The book includes candids, movie stills and studio shots, all identified with detailed captions that together provide a thumbnail history of Presley's career.

Genres: Music, Biography, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

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Reviews

[Vincenzo Ridente · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that's definitely recommended for all elvis fans released on the 25th anniversary of his death this book is a pictorial celebration of his life and career with over 600 beautiful pictures and a chronology section at the end of this massive book also information of all his recordings and how they did on the charts platinum or gold I own a copy of this massive book and highly recommend it

[Emmanuel Nevers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the second Elvis book I have read and just as informative in my quest for knowledge of my new found idol and appreciation for Elvis. It's a nice overview of the king and contains a plethora of larger than life photos. This was great!!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fabulous representation of the man who will always be known as the king of rock n roll.
Breathtaking private and public photos with incrediable facts and descriptions.

Great for any fan!

[Go · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this photo book. It is like Elvis’ Instagram in book form. There are so many pictures of Elvis that I have never seen before. I love the one where he is in the driveway at Graceland and meets up with two female fans who are camera-ready. Naturally, he hangs out of the car to pose for them. It captures his life in photos. Overall, beautifully done.

It was probably inevitable that Elvis would eventually split his pants onstage. Leaning over to the front row, he would kiss a fan here, touch a hand there, and after a few shows his pants split for the first time. Yikes. Girls probably swooned even more if that was possible.

"When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was the hero of the comic book. I saw movies, and I was the hero in the movie. So every dream that I ever dreamed, has come true a hundred times. I learned very early in life that: “Without a song, the Day would never end. Without a song, a man ain’t got a friend. Without a song the road would never bend. Without a song...so I keep singing a song.”

[Rcavictory · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though this is mostly a pictorial book, the type was so small it was hard to read even though I had glasses on. Otherwise, many beautiful photos of Elvis. Take you on his life journey from start to the end. I really enjoyed it! If nothing else, get it for the pictures!

[Chasity Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pics distracted me from the words! :) great pictures!