The
Elvis Treasures (text by Robert Gordon)
Villard
Books, Hardcover (with slipcase), 64 pages, SBN: 0-375-50626-8
"Glorious
'Coffee Table' Release Is A Stand Out!"
There
are some releases in the Elvis world that stand out from the
crowd.
The
Elvis Treasures is one of them. Now available, this unusual
release is a composite biography, audio CD and amazing set
of removable, replica Elvis artifacts from the Graceland archives.
It is a great combination, with plenty to offer and intrique
any Elvis fan.
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Robert
Gordon provides the biographical text and it is strong, colourful
and insightful:
'The
Colonel's faith was in the selling power of his star, and if there
were Hawaiian waves and grass-skirted girls, if there was a lightheartedness
and a confident air, if there were close-ups of Elvis' dreamy face
and a catchy title, the Colonel's marketing machine could churn
and both he and his charge would be successful. The Colonel explained
this philosophy to Elvis repeatedly - he was proud of his attention
to the bottom line.'
The
removable artifacts are compelling and make fascinating viewing
as they bring you much closer to the spirit and life of The King.
They
include:
- rare
promotional photos issued by Sun Records in 1954 and 1955
- Elvis'
original contract with RCA Records
- a
love letter from Elvis to his Memphis girlfriend, Anita Wood,
written while he was in the Army
- an
assortment of items typically found in Elvis' wallet
- tickets
to Elvis concerts such as the Frank Sinatra Welcome Home Party
for Elvis and the '68 Comeback Special
- a
library book record signed by Elvis
- an
invitation to the Hollywood opening of Viva, Las Vegas
- copies
of telegrams received by Vernon Presley following Elvis' death
- replica
movie posters
- a
script for the karate documentary (The New Gladiators) Elvis wanted
to make
The
Elvis Treasures also includes a one hour CD called 'Elvis Speaks'
featuring rare, candid interviews from the 1950s to the 1970s.
While
there are only 64 pages to The Elvis Treasures, each page is a full
colour, high quality inclusion that will delight fans and interest
non-fans.
Verdict:
The Elvis Treasures is Glorious, Fascinating, Unusual, Impressive!
This is a release you will appreciate in your Elvis library and
one you will revisit time and time again. Recommended. © 2002
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