Elvis: The Biography - Couverture souple

Hopkins, Jerry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0859654540 ISBN 13 : 9780859654548

Editeur : Plexus Publishing Ltd, 2010

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 firsthand 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.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

'Packed with newspaper reports, interviews and historical references, Hopkins provides a sturdy, thoroughly researched context for the rock'n'roll superstar phenomenon.' - London Metro

'The Elvis bookshelf is crowded now, but don't let that put you off. This thoroughly revised and updated version of Hopkins' two classic books deserves a shelf of its own.' - Jann Wenner, founder and editor of Rolling Stone

'The book that Jim Morrison wanted to read. Jerry Hopkins retells the Elvis tale with both authority and compassion.' -- Mojo

'The early chapters, recounting Presley's transformation from bashful youth to supreme performer are almost as exciting as listening to the music.' - Evening Standard

'With a rare combination of seat-of-the-pants reporting and thoughtful portraiture, Hopkins creates a richly nuanced picture of a world in flux.' -- - Peter Guralnick, author of Last Train to Memphis

Présentation de l'éditeur

Elvis Presley is the single biggest entertainment personality in the history of American popular culture. Nearly thirty years after his death he remains the undisputed king of rock n roll. Known the world over by his first name alone, he is the foremost iconic figure in popular music. Featuring a wealth of firsthand interviews, Elvis combines Jerry Hopkins s two previous classic bestselling Elvis biographies with previously unpublished material to give the definitive detailed account of Presley s fantastic life.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Plexus Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0859654540
• ISBN 13: 9780859654548
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 416
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible