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List Price: $45.00 | | Publisher: Universe
Salesrank: 1014110
Released: January 3, 2004 |
| Our Price: $230.19 |
| Used Price: $39.95 |
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| Media: Hardcover |
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Editorial Review:
The Rolls-Royce of Elvis books, Elvis Fashion: From Memphis to Vegas is the first to document the extraordinary costume and apparel collection at Graceland®. Elvis fans and fashion aficionados will be unable to resist the book's incredible new photography and sexy design, and fascinated to learn of Elvis' profound love of clothes, as evidenced by his vast array of hats, scarves, belts, and so much more.
Sequined jumpsuits, leather pants, embroidered capes, and an exquisite collection of accessories epitomize this beloved celebrity as his career skyrocketed in the '50s, '60s, and '70s. All-new photography of the costumes and apparel in the book are accompanied by archival photographs of Elvis wearing them, as well as sketches and other original documentation. The text chronicles Elvis' development as a fashion icon and discusses the influence he continues to have more than twenty-five years after his death.
Elvis Fashion: From Memphis to Vegas Reviews:
Love Elvis and Love this book! 
2009-01-27 - There are so many great pictures of Elvis, very clear and memorable. I grew up in the 80's so I have learned about Elvis through people's stories on tv and books. This book is a fantastic resource to learn about Elvis and his love for fashion and music.
Elvis Fashion: From Memphis to Vegas
2005-01-27 - An absolutely wonderful book! What a treat to be taken into the archives at Elvis Presley Enterprises and be able to see up-close some of the clothing worn by the King of Rock and Roll. Being able to put the clothing with the time and place he wore it is a history lesson. Julie Mundy is a serious Elvis fan who gives the rest of us fans a peek into something we can only dream about.
Much more than a photo book
2004-04-16 - The basic concept of this book is what basically makes it great. Old photos of Elvis in all kinds of different outfits, both for the stage and from his personal wardrobe, are paired with the brand new photos of the same clothes now kept in the Graceland archives.
As simple as that, but it works. The new photos are truly great and together with the high class layout, it makes it a really quality investment - a coffee table book in the best sense of the word. The accompanying text by Julie Mundy is informative and well-written. No need to wonder who made what clothes, when, what the cost was at the time, and when Elvis wore it - all the information is right here. I personally really enjoyed the parts about the people who designed for Elvis, in particular the interview bits with Bill Belew who amongst other things did Elvis' famous jumpsuits.
The book is also a look back through history. It reminds you that Elvis dared to have a fashion style uniquely his own way before fashion dictated that everyone should have their own individual style. The book is a beautiful and interesting document of Elvis' transformation - and the development in fashion as Elvis interpretated it - over his 20 years career and definitely a good buy!
Expensive, but well worth it!
2004-01-15 - Wow -- I love this book!!!!!! Having extensively researched Elvis's wardrobe for my book The Girls' Guide to Elvis: The Clothes, the Hair, the Women, and More!, I am familiar with a great deal of Elvis's clothing -- this book is filled with things I've never seen before! What amazing access to Elvis's closet!! If you're fascinated by Elvis's personal style (and who isn't?!), you'll want to own this beautiful coffee table book. Well, well worth the price!
Thrilling New Photos of all things ELVIS!
2004-01-13 - Great work and collaboration from Graceland executives made this book possible. Julie Mundy brings us closer than ever to many of Elvis's clothes and wardrobes. All photos are well described, professional, and exciting!
This book also shows us some of Wurthmeiers photos that are stunning!
Great coffee table material and Conversation Starter
Would have been a great pleasure to author this book!
Long live the King!
