Elvis a Celebration: Images of Elvis Presley from the Elvis Presley Archive at Graceland

by Mike Evans

Book Overview

The ultimate celebration of the King of Rock 'n' Roll as seen from the archives of the Elvis Presley Estate at Graceland published on the 25th Anniversary of his death. Compiled and written with the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789489023
• ISBN13: 9780789489029
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 6.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 9.0" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

The King Lives

Having acted with Elvis in Jailhouse Rock, I remember many of the images in this book. I like to look through this book over and over to keep my memories alive. The book is a great item to have for every Elvis fan and people that would like to find out more about the King. I love the layout and the quality of the pictures! My thumbs up for this book, Elvisly yours, Jennifer Holden

25th Anniversary Tribute

Since most of Elvis' life was over before mine ever began, the only way I can understand the fascination with his life is by seeing his life in pictures. To be honest, I was rather impressed with this collection. Not only do you see his entire life in pictures, there are many exclusive pictures you won't find in any other collection. What DK has literally done is given fans a memorable collection at an affordable price. This book has a classic feel while also showing Elvis at his prime. The truth is, if you've never understood the fascination with Elvis, you will after reading this comprehensive volume. This is a unique collection of over 600 photographs. You will find archive pictures, news photographs, autographed photographs, rare memorabilia, movie stills and never-before-published pictures. If you are interested in the details of Elvis' life, you will enjoy reading the detailed caption tidbits sprinkled throughout this well-organized visual feast. This celebration is organized into ten chapters: Child & Teenager (1935-1955) The Sun Years (1954-1956) Superstardom (1956-1957) The King (1957-1958) Army Days & After (1958-1961) In the Movies (1960-1969) Relaxing (1967-1973) TV & Vegas (1968-1969) Elvis on Tour (1970-1977) Elvis Lives: The Legend Continues Since I have mostly seen pictures from later in his life, I was personally surprised by the sheer magnetism of his younger years. In a way, this volume spares us from the reality of his rapid decline by highlighting the high points of his life and only briefly touching on the later years. There is a list of "facts, figures and statistics" on the life of Elvis at the end of the book which will be appreciated by the true fan. Who knew that in 1957 Elvis was promoting "Teddy Bear Eau De Parfum" or "Elvis Presley Lipstick." The pictures of "Elvis in the Army" are quite interesting and you can also read about how Priscilla met Elvis when she was only 14 in Germany. There is a small section on his life with Prinscilla. Want to see what Elvis looks like with a beard or see pictures of him doing karate? This is your book. An affordable way to have your own "Elvis Photo Album." ~The Rebecca Review

Very good but not definitive

I'm not normally a picture book person, but I liked this one quite a lot. Care has been taken in writing the captions and section introductions, which does not always happen in picture books--this is a scholarly book as well as a fan book. The only negative about the book is that it is not the definitive book of photos of Elvis--there are (I presume for copyright reasons) none of the famous photos of Elvis on Milton Berle or Steve Allen. There are also no truly unflattering photos of the later Elvis, but I assume those buying the book would, like me, not want such photos anyway. On the other hand, there are many pictures I hadn't seen before, and all the pictures, familiar or not, are well-presented. A good buy.

The ultimate Elvis book!

This mammoth-sized book is an Elvis fan's dream come true. I can't even begin to fathom how many pictures are in here, many, never before seen.The photographs are organized by a specific era of Elvis' life:1. Prologue (1935-1955)2. Elvis, Scotty & Bill (1954-1955)3. Shake, Rattle & Roll (1956-1957)4. All Shook Up (1957-1958)5. Serving Uncle Sam (1958-1961)6. Hollywood Calls (1960-1969)7. Intermission (1964-1976)8. TV & Vegas (1968-1969)9. Showtime (1970-1977)10. Epilogue (beyond August 16, 1977; includes photos from the funeral and some Elvis memorabila)This is an extraordinary book! Any Elvis Presley fan will cherish and keep it forever.

What EVERY Elvis fan should have!

This is a wonderful book! I was totally mesmerized from the time I picked it up, could not put it down. Such wonderful, warm pictures that any true Elvis fan will love and cherish forever!!!!