Monday, April 21, 2014

April 21 - Unofficial Archives

The 64 page hardcover book “Elvis the King: The Authorized Book from the Graceland Archives” by Gillian G. is due on May 8, 2014 from Carlton Books Ltd. 

Synopsis:
Elvis passed away in 1977 but his spirit lives on. His records still sell, his movies are still hugely popular and his concerts are still discussed by new generations of fans. The Elvis Presley estate has selected from tens of thousands of photographs from all eras of Elvis' career to make this book, which adds up to a beautiful, desirable package that is ideal for any Elvis fan.

Gillian G. Gaar is the author of She's A Rebel: The History Of Women In Rock & Roll; Green Day: Rebels With A Cause; Nirvana: In Utero; The Rough Guide To Nirvana; and Return of the King: Elvis Presley's Great Comeback. She has also written for Mojo, Rolling Stone, Goldmine, and served as a project consultant on Nirvana's With The Lights Out boxed set. She lives in Seattle, Washington State, USA.

The Elvis Archives

Todd Slaughter's "The Elvis Archives" to be republished: A major seller on its original release in 2004, The Elvis Archives by UK fan club supremo, Todd Slaughter and noted Elvis author/researcher, Anne E. Nixon, will be re-published by Omnibus Press in paperback form in early September. Amazon is taking pre-orders (Price: $8.95) for what is a well researched and informative book. 

Weekend Chart

The DVD “The King Of Rock ’n’ Roll” marked it’s 150th week on the Australian Music DVD chart this week, dropping from #10 to #16. 

The CD "The nation Favourite Elvis Songs" climbed from #131 to #117 on the Official UK Album Chart (sales: less than 1,000 units)

(Source: Amazon / The King's World / FECC)