ELVIS: THE LEGEND LIVES ON

Remember those famous hip-shaking moves in Jailhouse Rock? Elvis Presley's career began and ended with music, a sound that represented his soul, his childhood and the mixed racial and social boundaries of his environment. The King created a new musical sound and genre that would sell over one billion records, an achievement still unmatched by any other recording artist. Blessed with movie star looks, Elvis also starred in 33 films. His romantic life was always complicated - he held several girlfriends at the same time and famously went on to choose a virgin bride and become a husband and father. The later Las Vegas years signalled the decline of his musical credibility, looks and health, but regardless, his live shows were regular sell-outs. Blending incredible talent, sex appeal, good looks and plenty of personality, Elvis charmed millions and continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans today. His home at Graceland is a testament and shrine to the man who Roy Orbison described as 'The firstest and the mostest.' An unashamedly glamorous picture book packed with colour and black and white photos, many fairly rare from backstage, early gigs, at his wedding, plus posters and publicity stills. Don't rely on the dates and captions, enjoy the gallery of this beautiful man. 303pp, very large softback.