An intimate look at one of the greatest icons of the twentieth century, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, through 100 personal and iconic objects from the archives of Elvis’s beloved home, Graceland–a never-before-seen collection, until now.
For the first time, fans will see Elvis’s remarkable life through his treasured personal items, as well as the items that marked iconic milestones in his life, including:- Elvis’ first performance guitar
The Presley family bible and family mementos
The famous “tablecloth contract” for his International Hotel residency
Elvis and Priscilla’s personal photo album, featuring unseen pictures of them with Lisa Marie
Iconic stage clothing as well as his favorite off-stage wear
Personal effects, including his wallet and favorite jewelry
His script from Jailhouse Rock
These treasures and so much more paint a picture of one of the greatest performers of our time.
AN INTIMATE LOOK at the life and times of Elvis Presley, through personal pieces that were collected by Elvis and insightfully annotated by music journalist, Gillian Gaar. NEVER BEFORE SEEN: Many items featured in Elvis Presley Treasures have been supplied by Graceland’s private archives and have never been seen in print. ICONIC PIECES: From the gold suit of Elvis’s early career, the black leather wristband from the ’68 Comeback Special and his iconic caped jumpsuit worn at the Aloha from Hawaii performance, to his private plane the Lisa Marie and his pink Cadillac, Elvis’s most iconic and memorable pieces are on display in this book. OFFICIAL ACCOUNT: Created in collaboration with the Elvis Presley estate and Graceland, fans of Elvis will get an exclusive look into the life of one of America’s most iconic figures.Author: Gillian G. Gaar
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Weldon Owen
Published: 09/17/2024
Pages: 224
Weight: 3.8lbs
Size: 12.30h x 9.60w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9798886741261
Language: English
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