Elvis - Softcover

Jerry Hopkins

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249 ratings by Goodreads

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0859654540 ISBN 13: 9780859654548

Publisher: Plexus, 2010

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Elvis Presley is the biggest single 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: A Biography combines Jerry Hopkins two previous classic bestselling Elvis biographies with all-new material to give the definitive detailed account of Presley s fantastic life.

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'Packed with newspaper reports, interviews and historical references, Hopkins provides a sturdy, thoroughly researched context for the rock'n'roll superstar phenomenon.'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

About the Author:

Jerry Hopkins has published more than 1,000 magazine articles and 27 books, including three international bestsellers. Best known for his books and stories about popular music, in his past ten years as a Thailand resident he has developed a strong reputation writing about food and travel.

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