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Carlton Books
This illustrated biography takes a deep dive into the Graceland archives in honor of the 40th anniversary ofElvis Presley’s death. With more than 150 photographs, insights from a long-time music journalist and shots of his personal treasures, this book is a testament to a legacy that will never fade.
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Berkley Publishing
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Back Bay Books
In this deeply researched biography, Guralnick paints a colorful portrait of the first 24 years of Presley’s life. From his passion for music at an early age to the year he was drafted and his mother died,Last Train to Memphisis an intimate account. But it also expands outward to trace the young artist’s influence on culture and music — an impact so big that he became a legend.
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Careless Loveis the second book in Guralnick’s two-part biography and delves into the King’s last two decades. He takes an introspective look at Presley’s complicated relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker and the mysterious tragedy that his life became. “[Careless Love] must be ranked among the most ambitious and crucial biographical undertakings yet devoted to a major American figure of the second half of the 20th century,“wrotetheNew York Times' Gerald Marzorati.
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HarperCollins
Before she was a Jenner, Thompson fell in love with Elvis Presley. She recounts their romance and its eventual end in her memoir. “From our first moments together, our relationship was all-encompassing,” she writes, adding, “The first year of the four and half we would share, we were together 24 hours a day.”
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Avery Publishing
Schilling first met and befriended Presley when they were on the same Memphis touch football team. He would go on to live with the rising star in his mansion and work with him for 13 years (he guarded Presley after he received death threats and was there during his famous visit to the Nixon White House). In his book, Schilling proves he was first and foremost a close friend.
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Bell Rock Publishing
Geller was another close friend of Presley, but he professes to have an inside look into the rock star’s soul. Presley shared his spiritual beliefs with Geller and meditated for hours with him before a show. According to Geller: “Elvis charged me with this responsibility, empowering me and inspiring me to write this book when he said, ‘The world knows Elvis Presley all right, but they don’t knowme. I want them to know me, the real person. Larry, I’m counting on you.’ "
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Alden was engaged to Presley when he died. In this personal memoir, she reveals details about their love story, and helps wipe away the speculation surrounding his tragic end.
source: people.com
