ISBN: 1442230738Für den 16.04.2014 ist das 288 Seiten starke Buch "The Elvis Movies" von James L. Neibaur bei "Rowman & Littlefield" angekündigt.
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"Elvis Presley's stature as the “King of Rock ‘n Roll” will never be challenged. Between his first single in 1956—the number one smash “Heartbreak Hotel”—and his death in 1977, Elvis amassed more than 100 hits on the music charts, a success that has never been equaled. But Presley’s dominance on the music chart was paralleled by the singer’s motion picture career. Between 1956 and 1969, Elvis appeared in more than thirty films, further cementing his place as one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century. While there have been countless books that explore the real Elvis tucked beneath layers of showbiz mythology, often such volumes dismiss his motion picture career as insignificant or overlook entirely his on screen work.
In The Elvis Movies, James L. Neibaur looks at the 31 features that Presley made, from Love Me Tender in 1956 to Change of Habit in 1969. Most of these were star vehicles tailor-made for his image. As Neibaur points out, Elvis had a real interest in being a good actor, but his initial promise was soon thwarted by anti-creative decisions that sold a packaged version of the singer. Despite lapsing into a predictable formula of lightweight musicals, Elvis Presley's star power ensured that the films became box office successes. One by one, Neibaur examines each film, providing information about their production and offering assessments about their values as films in general as well as their place in the Presley canon. Additional details include behind the scenes personnel, costars, DVD availability, and hit songs featured in each film.
An entertaining and informative look at an often underrated aspect of the singer’s career, The Elvis Movies offers readers insights into each of these films. This volume will be a welcome resource to fans of the singer who want to know more about the King and his successful ventures on the big screen."
Quelle: Rowman.Com
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ISBN: 0425266338Für den 05.08.2014 ist das Buch "Elvis and Ginger: Elvis Presley's Fiancee and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story" von Berkley angekündigt.
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"“Elvis, you and I know the truth and unfortunately you’re not here to set the record straight. With this book, I will try to...”
Elvis Presley and Graceland were fixtures in the life of Ginger Alden, having been born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. But she had no idea that she would play a part in that enduring legacy—as Elvis Presley’s fiancée, and his last great love. For over three decades Ginger has held the truth of their relationship close to her heart. Now she shares her unique story, and while a lot has been written about the King, the Elvis we meet in this long-anticipated memoir is a revelation.
In her own words Ginger details their whirlwind romance—from first kiss to his stunning proposal of marriage. She details his exploration of Eastern religions, his perception of being a “legend,” his devotion to family and friends, and her attempt to know the insular group surrounding Elvis. And for the very first time she talks about the devastating end of it all, and the 50,000 mourners and reporters who descended on Graceland in 1977, exposing Ginger to the reality of living in the spotlight of a short, yet immortal, life.
Above it all, Alden rescues Elvis from the hearsay, rumors, and tabloid speculations of his final year by shedding a frank yet personal light on a very public legend. From a unique and intimate perspective, she reveals the man—complicated, romantic, fallible, and human—behind the enduring myth, a superstar worshipped by millions, and loved by Ginger Alden."
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ISBN: 9781906615864Von Peter Silverton stammt das am 03.12.2013 erschienene und 142 Seiten starke Buch "Essential Elvis".
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"From That's All Right to Way Down via Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, Mystery Train, Little Sister and American Trilogy among many others, Essential Elvis cuts through the myth and mess of the life and career of the 20th-century's first and greatest rock 'n' roll star.
Peter Silverton investigates and celebrates the stories and the people behind the greatest recordings of Elvis' career. Part biography, part personal history and full of hip-shaking thrills, Essential Elvis will have you reaching for the music, the original sound of rock 'n' roll."
Quelle: EssentialWorks.Co.Uk
ISBN: 9782849332979Am 09.12.2013 veröffentlichte Jean-Pierre Danel das 215 Seiten starke Buch "Elvis Presley Intime: L'icône Perdue" bei "Editions Contre-Dires" inklusive einer CD mit 16 Songs.
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"Elvis Presley fut l’une des plus grandes icônes populaires du XXe siècle. À l’instar de Marilyn Monroe au cinéma, il incarna le nouveau ton de la musique qui s’en alla envahir l’Amérique puis le monde, déchaîna les passions et les fantasmes, fascina jusqu’au scandale, et collectionna les succès et les déprimes.
Figure de proue du rock’n’roll, première musique populaire à mélanger les influences noires et les interprètes blancs, ce qui lui valut le rejet des deux communautés, chacune s’estimant trahie, première voix marquante de la jeunesse jusque-là laissée pour compte par les médias, star d’un 7ème art taillé sur mesure dans des films dont l’enjeu premier était la promotion de ses disques, à une époque où la télévision est rare et en noir et blanc, pressé comme un citron par un manager fleurant le souffre mais qui fit de lui une star mondiale, tiraillé par des douleurs intimes et familiales, parasité par des piquesassiettes de tous ordres, Elvis est un héros malmené et un sex-symbol perdu et bien peu épanoui.
Vous découvrirez ici le King intime : son enfance démarrant par le drame de son frère jumeau décédé à la naissance, la fascination pour sa mère, ses excès en tous genres, les faux-semblants, la surexploitation professionnelle, les questions existentielles et mystiques, en passant par l’armée et sa cohorte d’anxiolytiques.
Un parcours digne des légendes antiques, où les éléments du héros mythologique sont réunis : le charisme, la puissance, le fantasme, le succès, et le drame final. Elvis Presley Intime, ou comment l’icône ultime du rock s’est perdue dans sa propre vie."
Quelle: Editions-TreDaniel.Com
Das "Venus"-Label veröffentlicht die Buch- / DVD-Kombination "The King In Motion - Volume 1: Last Vegas" an.
Das 2 Kilo schwere Buch beinhaltet 456 Seiten im Format 17 x 24 und die DVD enthält 8mm-Aufnahmen vom 3. (46 Min.) und 4.12.1976 (40 Min.) und 05.12.1975 (12 Min.) aus Las Vegas. Weitere Infos folgen!
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ISBN: 1780975392Am 08.05.2014 soll das 64 Seiten starke Buch "Elvis - The King" vom Autor Gillian G. Gaar bei Carlton Books erscheinen.
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"This book tells the personal story of Elvis and his relationships with those near and dear to him and contains more than 75 colour and black and white photographs from the Graceland archives, accompanied by insightful text from an author with a proven Elvis track record.
To take you closer than ever before to the King, 5 items of removable facsimile memorabilia are carefully included in the book. The photographs are of Elvis himself, Elvis with friends and family, and all manner of personal artefacts, including guitars, jewellery, clothing, vehicles and more.
Quelle: CarltonBooks.Co.Uk
ISBN: 3000438130Dies ist kein "Elvis"-Buch könnte aber für den einen oder anderen Sammler von Interesse sein.
Waren im ersten Buch ("Favourite 45s") dieser Reihe die Singles "That´s All Right", "Heartbreak Hotel", "Hound Dog", "Blue Suede Shoes" und "Little Sister" enthalten so sind diesmal die s. g. "Elvis-Loch-Cover" und die Sleeves "It´s Now Or Never" bzw. "Good Luck Charme" vertreten.
Das 122 Seiten starke Taschenbuch erschien am 20.11.2013 beim "Otis-Verlage" und nennt sich "Favourite German 7"Sleeves: 200 der schönsten deutschen Single-Covers".
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"FAVOURITE GERMAN 7"SLEEVES versammelt 200 der schönsten deutschen Single-Covers aus 30 Jahren Popgeschichte, vom Rock'n'Roll bis zum Punk, von den Everly Brothers bis zu den Smiths.
Hunderte von großformatigen Abbildungen entführen den Leser und Betrachter in die große Zeit der Single, in der den deutschen Picture-Sleeves eine besondere Bedeutung zukam, weshalb sie heute von Sammlern weltweit gesucht sind.
Alternativ-Cover anderer Herkunft lassen Vergleiche zu und fachkundige Begleittexte informieren und schärfen den Blick für Entwicklungen. Kurzkommentare zur Musik runden das Bild ab. Wertangaben und eine Auswahl von Standard-Sleeves im Anhang ergänzen den Überblick.
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Ein Lese- und Bilderbuch sowohl für den Sammler als auch für den Musikinteressierten. Vorwort von Mike Korbik"
Quelle: Otis-Verlag.De
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