Synopsis: Jerry Hopkins's 'Elvis: A Biography' was the first book on popular music to top the U.S. bestseller list, and its sequel was equally popular. Long out of print, both books, along with a wealth of exciting new interviews, are brought together in 'Elvis' to form the most exhaustive account available of the King's life.
Telling the complete story of Presley's rise and fall, from his poverty-stricken childhood in Tupelo through his musical development and emergence as pop's first superstar to his decline and death, the book explores Presley's singular appeal, his far-reaching influence, and his extraordinary legacy.
Featuring newly published first-hand interviews with people close to Elvis - including high school teachers, girlfriends, directors, agents, recording engineers, bodyguards, sidemen, karate instructors, medical professionals, and even his personal jeweler - Elvis presents a comprehensive and amazingly intimate look at this cultural icon.
Elvis '68 Comeback: The Story Behind the Special
Steve Binder re-issued his 192-page book 'Elvis '68 Comeback: The Story Behind the Special' with a new foreword by film director Baz Luhrmann.
Onetime rodeo standout Lonnie Beale (Elvis Presley) needs a job, so the slick playboy heads to a dude ranch that caters to wealthy women, owned by Vera Radford (Julie Adams). There, Lonnie meets the attractive Pam Meritt (Jocelyn Lane), they fall for each other, and Lonnie discovers Pam's connection to a treasure map that might lead to riches buried in a ghost town. But a misunderstanding involving Lonnie and Vera angers Pam, putting the treasure hunt and their relationship in jeopardy.
