Elvis World by Jane Stern

Elvis World by Jane Stern

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An examination of the world of Elvis Presley. This book looks at all he stood for - the music and the movies, but also the material things he collected and consumed, from pink Cadillacs to cheese-burgers. It also deals with memorabilia, such as Elvis wallets and Elvis bedroom slippers.

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Elvis World by Jane Stern

Welcome to Elvis World. It is a vast universe defined by all that Elvis stands for: the music, of course, and the movies, the life and the legend, but also the cascade of material things he collected and consumed (from pink Cadillacs and the cheese-burgers to diamond rings and Graceland), the glitter, and the mammoth success (one billion records sold, more than anyone else in history). Starting with its four-page gate-fold title page, this book is bursting with rare photographs, with wonderful Elvis memorabilia (1950s' fans magazines: "Elvis - hero or heel?", Elvis wallets, Elvis hankerchiefs, Elvis bedroom slippers), with the Elvis phenomenon as it exists today. Elvis Presley has become an American symbol as recognizable as the American flag. He is a landmark in almost everyone's life, and his image continues to mesmerize. Elvis has transcended his previous status as merely the most popular entertainer in history, and "Elvis world" explains and revels in this phenomenon. With affection and wit - and a touch of irreverence - the Sterns guide us through Elvis world, showing us an Elvis we've never seen before.
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ISBN 13 9780747511809
ISBN 10 0747511802
Title Elvis World
Author Jane Stern
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1991-12-10
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.