The Life of Elvis

In The Life of Elvis, author Frank Hyland traces the rise of Elvis Presley from his poor upbringing in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his burst onto the national scene in 1956, to his television and motion picture triumphs, to his electrifying return to the stage in 1968, to his passing in 1977. This book also contains never-before-published photographs provided by the Elvis Presley Enterprises and Graceland archives. There are photos of Elvis’ childhood home, his parents and his high school days. There are also dozens of pictures covering his career, from the beginning in Memphis to his last performances on stage. Included in a special section are images from Elvis’ funeral and the mourning that took place across the United States, and a look at the vast memorabilia collection inside Graceland. No Elvis fan should be without this coffee-table book about the King!