Fans of impersonators will delight in the chapter devoted
to this aspect of Elvisana, while hard core fans will revel in chapters
examining Elvis' love of firearms, his food habits, martial arts,
motor vehicles, money and spirituality. In addition there are chapters
focusing on Elvis' charity work, his movies, Elvis and animals,
Army life, fan clubs, Elvis in Art and Elvis and Style. All in all
a veritable pot pourii of information.
Elvis & You is one of those books you can pick up,
open to any page and discover something new. It is not the sort
of book you read from cover to cover - more so it is a reference
tool you consult to settle arguments, to learn, to amaze in the
incredible life of The King of Rock & Roll:
"His curiosity for answers had not abated. He was still
searching for his purpose in life, still feeling he had not found
his calling." (Priscilla Presley)
Many chapters include a guide (Essential Elvisology)
to further reading on the chapter subject matter and there are numerous
photos that add to the book's interest. Throughout each chapter
are interesting quotes from those who knew, worked with or worshipped
Elvis:
"I always thought that if someone was messin' with me
and Elvis happened by, he'd give them a karate chop for me." (Donna
Deen)
'Elvis & You: Your Guide to the Pleasures of Being
An Elvis Fan' will have wide appeal among fans and also non fans
interested in learning more about the man who continues to captivate
the world.
Elvis and You is the all-in-one, hands-on, resource
guide to the universe of Elvis and his fans. It's a comprehensive
guide to visiting, navigating, and understanding the world of the
King. You'll discover the many pleasures of Elvis-things to do,
places to go, activities, projects, and adventures-all kinds of
ways to experience the King.
Here's some of what's inside Elvis and You:
- 545 photographs! Many photos of Elvis never before published
- Essential Elvisology: facts, stats, and trivia every Elvis fan
needs to know
- Locations of annual Elvis fan gatherings and conventions nationwide
- How to throw an Elvis party or Elvis wedding
- How to build your Elvis "shrine"
- Fans' personal Elvis stories and testimonials
- A guide to Elvis in cyberspace: web sites, chat rooms, newsgroups,
and web rings
If you're only now discovering Elvis and don't know
a thing about the Elvis fan world, or if you've been wild about
him since the 50's, belong to a fan club, and travel to Graceland
twice a year-whatever type of fan you may be-this book is for you.
In the spirit of Elvis and his philanthropic nature the authors
will donate a portion of their royalties to charity.
About the Authors - Laura Victoria Levin and
John O'Hara are lifelong Elvis fans. They give "Elvis and You" lectures
nationwide. Their Elvis & You website will be launched in 2000.
Reviewed by Nigel Patterson, Copyright, Elvis Information
Network, June 2000