Elvis. The Hollywood Years

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 with groupies and eventually committed suicide. Above all, the author praises the nature and talent of the man who was - and still is - the supreme authority on rock'n'roll and romance. This sincere tribute to one of thje greatest male entertainers the world has known is a book that no Elvis fan should be without. Illustrated. 337 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.). First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo. Hardback.