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Elvis by the Presleys / edited by David Ritz ; design by Ruba Abu-Nimah ; still-life photography by Henry Leutwyler.
Record details
- ISBN: 0307237419
- Physical Description: 231 p. : ill. (some col.)
- Publisher: New York : Crown Publishers, c2005.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Companion to a CBS special and Sony BMG documentary DVD and CD. "Intimate stories from Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, and other family members"--Cover. |
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| Subject: | Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977 Presley, Elvis, 1935-1977 > Family. Presley, Priscilla Beaulieu > Interviews. Presley, Lisa Marie, 1968- > Interviews. Rock musicians > United States > Biography |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 782.42166092 Presl -E | 31681001587146 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A companion to the television program and video offers commentary about Presley's life and personality by his ex-wife and her family, their daughter, and his cousin, along with photographs of his career, his home, and his possessions. - Random House, Inc.
For the first time, the inside story of legendary entertainer Elvis Presleyâs life as a husband, father, son, cousin, friend, spiritual seeker â Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley, and other family members, come together to memorialize our greatest star in this stunningly illustrated companion to a major television special and longer-form documentary.
Elvis by the Presleys is a uniquely fascinating treasure and serves as the essential companion to a major television special on CBS and, from Sony BMG, a longer-form documentary DVD and its related CD. Culled from hours of new family interviews conducted for the television special and DVD (much of it appearing exclusively in this book), enhanced with Elvis quotes, and illustrated with private family photographs and images of personal memorabilia from the archives of Graceland/Elvis Presley Enterprises,Elvis by the Presleys is an extraordinary document about an extraordinary figure.
In all, the book is the compelling result of a historic gathering of voices of those who not only witnessed from the wings Elvis Presleyâs public life, but also knew the superstar out of the spotlight. His former wife Priscilla Presley, their daughter Lisa Marie Presley, his cousin Patsy Presley Geranen, Priscillaâs parents, and members of the combined and extended families sensitively and candidly share their intimate perspective on the real person, while at the same time celebrating one of Americaâs greatest stars.
As Priscilla Presley puts it in Elvis by the Presleys, âWho can think of Elvis without thinking of Graceland?â Here Graceland is seen as a teeming family retreat, where the kitchen was the center of operations; where tag football games were played in the yard; where folks drove golf carts up and down the hills; and where Elvis spent many of his happiest times.
Elvis by the Presleys reveals life at Graceland like never before. We witness the arc of his love affair with Priscilla; Elvis as a father to his adored Lisa Marie; his obsessions and passions; and the strength of his musical legacy, which continues unabated to this day. There are Christmas cards here, too; contracts and invoices; selections from Lisa Marieâs childhood scrapbook; and even a picture of the champagne bottle (signed) from Elvis and Priscillaâs wedding.
Here, now, is the tumultuous story of the life of a lovely yet complex man; a portrait of the career of a brilliantly accomplished yet often frustrated artist; an insiderâs tale of enduring love, related with warmth and unguarded candor . . . and a story told the way only a family can tell it.
2-hour CBS special airs May 2005
4-hour Sony BMG documentary DVDand its companion CD in stores May 2005
The DVD is a longer-form presentation of the footage edited for the special. Both the special and the DVD are comprised of the family interviews, private home movies, performance footage and interviews, and photography â some of the material rare, some never before available to the public.
The CD of Elvisâs music features Elvis classics, hidden treasures, rarities and family favorites.
