Elvis Presley [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Pamela Clarke Keogh (Author), Anna Fields (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2005

That voice, those eyes, that hair, the cars, the girls...Elvis Presley revolutionized American pop culture when, at the age of twenty-one, he became the world's first modern superstar. A Memphis Beau Brummel even before he found fame, Elvis had a personal style that, like his music, had such a direct impact on his audience that it continues to influence us to this day. Elvis Presley compellingly examines Elvis' life and style to reveal the generous, complex, spiritual man behind the fourteen-carat-gold sunglasses and answers the question, "Why does Elvis matter?"

"Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century," proclaimed Leonard Bernstein. By any measure, Presley's life was remarkable. From his modest beginnings in a two-room house to his meteoric rise to international fame, everything about his life -- his outsized talent to his car collection -- clamored for attention. And he got it; even today, Elvis continues to fascinate.

Written with the assistance of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Pamela Clarke Keogh's biography draws on extensive research and interviews with Presley friends and family, among them Priscilla Presley, Joe Esposito, Jerry Schilling, Larry Geller, Bernard Lansky, famed Hollywood photographer Bob Willoughby, and designer Bill Belew. Offered access to the Graceland archives, the author considered thousands of images, selecting more than one hundred color and black-and-white photographs for this book, many of them rarely seen before.

Both a significant biography of the greatest entertainer of our time and a provocative celebration of what Presley means to America today, Elvis Presley introduces the man behind the myth, a very human superstar beloved by millions.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Pamela Clarke Keogh is the author of the internationally bestselling biographies Audrey Style and Jackie Style. Educated at Vassar College, she lives in New York City and heads down to Memphis whenever she can. Her website is: www.pamelaclarkekeogh.com. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From AudioFile

Not just another Elvis biography, this work explores why the shy, young Southern singer won America's heart. Simply put, Elvis was cool before anyone knew what cool was. Anna Fields's energetic yet objective voice is an excellent fit. We sense the innocence of young Elvis and his unsophisticated family; through Fields we are introduced to young Priscilla, who surely didn't know what she was getting in to but became tough enough to handle it. Fields avoids a stereotypical Elvis impersonation but provides just a hint of his voice. Unfortunately, the listener misses the visuals: Elvis's instinct for flamboyant clothing and his passion for decorating Graceland cry out for photos. Too bad we can't see the pictures. N.M.C. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks (August 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078617840X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786178407
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,721,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect gift from a true Elvis fan... February 20, 2006

By Dr. Lisa F.

Format:Hardcover

My sister in law is a die hard Elvis fan (probably in the womb.) She has all the books you can think of. I know somehow she spoke with the author a few times, after reading the book, and I must say her review was true. I read it in 2 days and I could not put it down, like her! She purchased 20 copies for family members and I was so very happy to get one, even after I finished reading it. My mother in law also has a book on Jackie from before and the writer is very much appreciated and it is obvious the hard work put into it. It even inspired my sister in law to go to Memphis and see Graceland as soon as possible, although she was always afraid to go alone. This book has encouraged her to do so. I was very impressed and my sis in law has great taste!

Lisa

4.0 out of 5 stars Didn't like the stickers December 26, 2012

By Dylan

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

The book itself is amazing. It came in excellent condition, the binding hadn't even been cracked from a first read! However, the book did come with two stickers on it, which I did not like. Luckily, they easily peeled off.