Elvis

By Dave Marsh

Book Overview

Exceptionally well written. -- The Philadelphia InquirerHandsome. -- The New York Times Book ReviewElvis Presley's influence on American culture cannot be overstated. His pulse-racing rock, tear-jerking ballads, and hipgyrating antics touched all of us, drawing legions of screaming fans and cementing the direction of rock-and-roll culture. In Elvis, music critic Dave Marsh pieces through all aspects of the King's life. With compassion and penetrating insight, Marsh examines Elvis's trajectory from poor country boy to superstar, from faded has-been to his triumphant comeback, and to his ultimate decline and tragic end. This richly-illustrated tribute brings the best of the King to every Elvis fan.-- Filled with candid pictures and memorabilia from the King's life

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765194953
• ISBN13: 9780765194954
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Smithmark Pub
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 2.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 1.3" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Elvis Still King And So Are You!

Aloha Folks: Happy to let others know of your great product quality and fast service. Not that I had an immediate need to receive this book in a hurry but it's great to know that you do provide quick delivery without paying extra. You'll be happy to know I received it in plenty of time to have the author sign it for me at a special interview with Dave Marsh at the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame - Mahalo nui loa/thanks alot - Dahmia

SECOND BEST ELVIS BIOGRAPHY

I read this book when it was published in the 1980s and for over ten years, I felt it was the best book about Elvis Presley. However, Peter Guralnick produced a great piece of work with "Last Train" and "Careless Love" that captured the essence of Elvis that had been missing from every type of media that attempted to tell Elvis Presley's story. Marsh's book doesn't fare well when compared to either book but it was the first serious work that, for the most part, was able to correctly put Presley's life on paper.

My Favorite Elvis Book

As compelling as the two Guralnick books are, my favorite is this sprawling, wonderfully illustrated biography highlighted by Mr. Marsh's knowledgeable text. His list of song highlights in the back of this invaluable volume serves as a great "crash course" in the King's discography. Dave Marsh is a great fan of Elvis, but the book does not sink into gushy fan love letter stuff, nor does it go the Albert Goldman route. If I could award six stars, I would.