What would be your top ten best books bout Elvis Presley ?
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
Last Train to Memphis
Careless Love - both by Guralnick
Me & a Guy Named Elvis - Schilling
The Love Me Tender Years - Forsher
Elvis A-Z
hmm, I can only name 5 - I have a lot of picture books, that I've received as gifts,
[I do love my Elvis Treasures ] and a lot of other books that I've yet to read. Am
waiting to see others lists and see what I'm missing
Just pretend, I'm holding you, and whispering things soft and low.
And think of me, how it's gonna be and just pretend I didn't go
Not necessarily in this order:
Last train to Memphis, P. Guralnick
Careless love, P. Guralnick
Elvis at 21, A. Wertheimer
Elvis day by day, Guralnick and Jorhensen
Elvis and the Memphis Mafia, MM guys
The Tupelo years, B. Burk
The Humes years, B. Burk
Elvis by those who knew him best, Clayton and Heard
Elvis in the twilight of memory, J. Juanico
Raised on Elvis, Elvis, Elvis!, S. Pichon
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Excellent chocies everyone. See I created this thread, as I'm working on building my book collection and wanted to see what were most essential
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
Peter Guralnick's books, Last train to Memphis and Careless Love, seem to be the most acurate and well researched. He includes quite a bit of information from many many other books in his 2 volumes. If you look through his list of references and people he interviewed, it is just amazing. There is almost no one Peter doesn't interview for his books and his meticulous work is very evident.
Aside from Peter's book, I enjoyed Jerry Schillings book b/c he really comes off as sincere writing about his friend and the years they spent together. Jerry's really the most compassionate of the MM.
I did read the body guard book, which was interesting b/c it was written while Elvis was still alive, while many of the tales were still fresh in the minds of those that shared them; however, they I am sure that they were embellished. I also read Elvis and the MM, but I also think many of the tales that were written are embellished, from the standpoint of who was telling the stories.
Stick with Peter's books. You will feel as though you got the right angle of the story.
"More people today should see him not simply as a performer, but as an artist with a great soul."
John Bakke, professor emeritus
University of Memphis
Elvis and Gladys, Elvis revelations from the Memphis Mafia, In the twilight of Memory by June Jaunico (not sure if that,s the correct spelling of her last name)
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for biographical information:
Peter Guralnick Careless Love and Last Train to Memphis
Elaine Dundee's Elvis and Gladys
Alanna Nash's Elvis and the Colonel
for pictures:
anything by Al Wertheimer
Elvis Unseen by Todd Slaughter (I think that's right, the uberfan)
anything by any of the Stanley family should have the pictures cut out and the text tossed in the trash
anything by any of the MM guys should be taken with a huge grain of salt - they all suffer from a very limited POV of "I was the only person Elvis could confide in"
they all tend to make themselves more central and exclude or minimize everyone else
so, you'd need to read several to balance them all
All of the books that have already been listed of course....but I'm MOST excited about the little gem that you sent to me last night. I can't wait to get it!Originally Posted by Col Jon Burrows
Excellent chocies everyone. See I created this thread, as I'm working on building my book collection and wanted to see what were most essential
I agree with your choices and conclusions.
I read a lot of factual books to do with the death too. Not for everyone, but I enjoy them.
Last edited by cameron; 06-15-2008 at 12:47 PM.
"I have learned never to ridicule any man's opinion, however strange it may seem."
If you are only wanting pictures and not alot of detail then I have to go with "The Life of Elvis Presley" by Sean Shaver. It is stunning. I was lucky enough to win one on Ebay without having to take out a loan at the bank.
Nice books here : http://dessaintes.webbuilder02.hostb...page137630.htm
Peter Guralnick's books
Elvis Close Up and also Elvis 56
i like photo books so Live in LA, Starring in Oklahoma
Elvis Unseen Archive
Elvis A Celebration
Elvis in His Own Words
Elvis A-Z
I never looked for trouble but I never ran.
WOW, this is one I still have yet to find. Still not giving up though, I keep an eye out for it on Ebay next time I come across it, in my price range that is, I'll most def. get it!If you are only wanting pictures and not alot of detail then I have to go with "The Life of Elvis Presley" by Sean Shaver. It is stunning. I was lucky enough to win one on Ebay without having to take out a loan at the bank.
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
I'm happy your excited about it my friend. Isn't it great we get so much joy out of the man after so long after his passing!!All of the books that have already been listed of course....but I'm MOST excited about the little gem that you sent to me last night. I can't wait to get it!
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
I'll keep my eyes and ears open as well and if I see one I will let you know ASAP.WOW, this is one I still have yet to find. Still not giving up though, I keep an eye out for it on Ebay next time I come across it, in my price range that is, I'll most def. get it!
Thank you so much that would be greatly appreciated!!!!I'll keep my eyes and ears open as well and if I see one I will let you know ASAP.
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
"The best of Elvis" by Cindy Hazen & Mike Freeman, is also a great little book.
http://www.elvispresley.dk/shop.asp?...=97&startrow=0
"Elvis music is how feelings sounds like"
My Favorites are, in perticular order
1; Elvis by Dave Marsh ( 1992)
2; the boy who dared to rock the difinative by Paul Lichter (1978)
3; Elvis a study in music by Robert Matthew-Walker (1982)
4; last train to memphis by Peter Guralnick (1994)
5; Elvis a celebration by Mike Evans (2004)
6; Elvis by Jerry Hopkins (1972)
7; Elvis 56 by Alfred Wertheimer (1979)
8; Elvis a-z by Albert Hand/Todd Slaughter (1976)
9; Elvis in Hollywood by Paul Lichter (1975)
10;Elvis Encyclopedia by David Stanley (1995)
Last edited by gordon; 06-16-2008 at 02:19 PM.
i think" Elvis and Kathy "should be in that list.
Joe K
www.elvis2001.net
Yeah thats on Amazon for $350.00
Affraid it will have to wait......
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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