Full Description
More than 400 books have been published on the American musical icon, Elvis Presley. This critical, annotated guide contains reviews of the varied literature on Elvis, from his career and its social and political aspects to biographies and discographies. The annotated literature not only includes works by family, friends, and musical peers but also references and guides to Elvis collectibles. Each entry details, in addition to pertinent publishing and author information, the specific perspectives and information unique to the literature. The author provides assessments made by Elvis' peers and an introductory essay discusses the surrounding contradictions and the enduring fascination with Elvis.
By covering the vast and different Elvis literature available, this guide will appeal to scholars and fans alike. Organized by type of literature, the guide is easy to reference. Informative addenda include a guide to collecting Elvis books and a chronological listing of Elvis books. In addition to a general index, the guide is indexed by author, by songs, films, and album titles, and by books, magazines, and publications. This compilation offers valuable assistance and critical information to anyone researching some aspect of Elvis and his career.
Contents
Suspicious Minds: An Introduction to the Elvis Books The Main Texts That's All Right, Mama: The Books on Elvis by His Family Love Me Tender: The Books on Elvis by His Friends and Associates Stuck on You: The Books on Elvis by His Musical Peers and Fans Flaming Star: The Books about Elvis' Career Devil in Disguise: The Books about Elvis' Social and Home Life Crying in the Chapel: The Books on Elvis' Death, Afterlife, and Spirituality I Was the One: The Elvis Biographical Material I Gotta Know: The Elvis Reference Books A Mess of Blues: The Elvis Literature Follow That Dream: The Elvis Collectibles and Visuals Heartbreak Hotel: What Did Elvis Leave Behind? The Elvis Commentaries Treat Me Nice: The Introduction to the Elvis Commentaries If I Can Dream: Elvis and His Phenomenal Success I Feel So Bad: Elvis and the Music of Black Americans Steadfast, Loyal and True: Elvis and the Colonel Addendum I: The Guide to Collecting Elvis Books Addendum II: The Chronological Listing of Elvis Books Addendum III: The Notes on Sources Index of Author Names Index of Songs, Films, and Albums Index of Books, Magazines, and Publications General Index
