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Editorial Review:
More than thirty years after his death, Elvis Presley remains indelibly etched into the American psyche. As the Elvis of myth--an embodiment of the American Dream in the flesh--has become synonymous with Elvis the man, the subject of countless books, articles and songs, it has become increasingly hard to discern who Elvis really was. By combining obsessive research with absorbing writing, Adam Victor, author of the bestselling The Marilyn Encyclopedia, sifts through the competing versions of events throughout Elvis's life and traces a young man's path to immortality. The Elvis Encyclopedia, the product of years of research, was created to help bring order to the massive amount of material written about Elvis Presley. In doing so, it stands as the most comprehensive book about his extraordinary life and legacy ever published.
The Elvis Encyclopedia is also a visual compendium of Elvis's life, offering hundreds of photographs, ranging from never-beforeseen unposed moments to the extraordinary iconic images the world has come to love.
With this definitive one-stop resource, fans and scholars finally have easy access to all of the information on Elvis's life and times, testing what is real against legend. The facts are represented in full--a childhood mired in poverty, his unstoppable rise to the top with over 150 gold, platinum, or multi-platinum albums, 31 feature films, and 14 Grammy awards, his marriage to Priscilla, his early death. Entries cover every significant aspect of Elvis and his world from family members, lovers, benefactors, mentors, agents, directors, co-stars, and coaches.
Complete with cross-referencing and a comprehensive bibliography, The Elvis Encyclopedia surpasses everything that has come before it. It is a true testament to the legend that is Elvis Presley.
The Elvis Encyclopedia Reviews:
I found several mistatements after a brief perusal 
2009-07-29 - --In a photo from the set of "Love Me Tender" Richard Egan is identified as George Hamilton.
--The plot outline of "King Creole" includes several mistatements, about the finale in particular.
--The plot outline for "Paradise Hawaiin Style" is incorrect about how the helicopter keys were lost.
--A photo of Elvis with some bikini clad dancing girls is said to be a scene from the movie "Follow That Dream"; I don't remember any such girls from that particular movie.
--The caption of the famous photo of Elvis rehearsing with the hound dog for the Steve Allen show implies that the photo is from the broadcast itself.
After encountering these questionable items within minutes of opening the book, I feared too much else would be unrealiable, so decided not to purchase the book, despite the many good photos, and apparent plethora of information. Also, the print is miniscule, although I admit it had to be to get everything in one volume.
I speak as a long time Elvis fan who values complete accuracy, especially in a book that aspires to be definitive.
Pairing hundreds of photos - many unseen and unposed - with a survey of all the information available about his life 
2009-02-15 - Over 210 color photos and an equal amount of black-and-white images appear in an oversized tribute, The Elvis Encyclopedia. It creates a visual collection of his life, pairing hundreds of photos - many unseen and unposed - with a survey of all the information available about his life and achievements. From his poverty childhood to his rise to fame, The Elvis Encyclopedia is an outstanding, comprehensive tribute. If only one Elvis book were to be chosen for a collection, this one winds hands-down over competitors.
This book is great
2009-01-29 - I ordered this for my Father in law (I'm not a big Elvis fan). I looked through it and loved it. It tells you everything! I learned so much I didn't know about Elvis. I now understand why he has so many true fans.
The "Everything about Elvis" Book!
2009-01-27 - WOW! If you ever wanted to know just about EVERYTHING about Elvis, this is the book for you! If you have dozens of books on the King or want just ONE really great book about Elvis, you need this incredible volume on your book shelf! Great research and honesty..... I may not live long enough to verify every detail, but what I have read so far is great stuff. I think this book was even mentioned on Elvis radio as being a great volume on Elvis facts and details. Heartily recommend!
My favorite Christmas present
2009-01-08 - Exhaustively researched, very well written, respectful of Elvis' life and work, and it looks beautiful. Will occupy a place of honor on my coffee table forever!
