Unseen Elvis: Candids of the King from the Collection of Jim Curtin
An album of never-before published photographs of Elvis Presley includes shots from the earliest days of his career, his sojourn in the army, his movie career, and his comeback and decline
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Elvis Aron Presley holds a special place in America's heart. Fifteen years after his death, millions of fans make pilgrimages to his Memphis mansion, Graceland; they talk about him, dream about him, watch his movies, and listen to his music. He was a phenomenon, a living legend who sparked the rebellion of a generation and inspired more love and worship than any other entertainer in history. He was wild on the stage but polite and sincere with his fans, ready with a smile, a squeeze, or a signature for the throngs that constantly surrounded him. Unseen Elvis is for those fans, over 400 never-before-published photographs that reveal the private side of his personality: happy or sad, rowdy or peaceful, tender or passionate, whether alone, with family, or friends.The book is divided into five sections representing the major periods in Elvis' life: The Fifties, The Army, Hollywood, Las Vegas/The Comeback, and Final Decline. A brief text recalls what he was doing during that time, followed by black-and-white and color photographs of Elvis in an astonishing range of moods, poses, and backdrops.Whether clowning on a surfboard, kissing his girlfriend, playing the bongos, or sitting pensively in an alley, the Elvis Presley in these pictures conveys the extraordinary magnetism that keeps his memory so vital today.
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