ELVIS THE HOLLYWOOD YEARS by Bret, David

Hardback. Like New.

Hardback. Very Good.

London England: Robson Books Ltd, 2001. Hardback. First Edition. Elvis. The Hollywood Years. Slight foxing to edge. Tear to edge of D/J. In this first complete account of Elvis Presley's celluloid career, the author considers the 33 films, TV appearance, biopics, retrospectives and documentaries that remain as testimony to the compelling and mysterious persona of The King. The author traces the development of Presley's film career and recounts the on-set cat fights with co-stars and studio personnel. He unearths the truth about the powerful hold exercised over Elvis by 'Colonel' Tom Parker, which revolved around Parker preventing a leak about Presely's relationship with another man from going public and then using this knowledge as a persistent threat to ensure his protege's loyalty. The author explores and hotly disputes the controversial allegations, levelled by Presely's step-family, that he had sex with his mother, raped by his wife, held debauched, drug-fuelled parties… Read More

Robson Books Ltd, 28/11/2001 00:00:01. hardcover. Acceptable. 3.5573 in x 24.0617 in x 16.5974 in. NOT an ex-library book. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover.