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Title: Elvis: Unknown Stories Behind the Legend by Jim Curtin, Renata Ginter ISBN: 1-58029-102-3 Publisher: Celebrity Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.74 (19 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: What an addition to my library.
Comment: Well I have never posted a review before, but being how this book affected me, I wanted to share it with all of you readers.
I basically strolled into a local bookstore and as I browsed the shelves, I came upon this book. The stark white cover with that amazing black and white photo of Elvis, attracted my eye.
I then flipped through it, thinking I would just quickly label this book as one of the TOO MANY books on Elvis. Another make a quick buck scheme as Guralnick's books are. Well one of the stories in the beginning caught my eye! To quickly name it, the story about the Dorsey's Stage Show under the table payoff! I never even knew about it! I was stunned, so I kept reading. What I instantly like about the book, besides the information, was the way the book was written. I love the fact of being able to read just the facts of the event, and not be forced to read and read about all other unimportant things, as I was with Guralnick's books. This book is quick to point, no beating around the bush. I think by now, 23 years after Elvis' death, I believe even the youngsters know about the life story of Elvis Presley, whether they like him or not.
Not this book though! Oh no, this one purposefully omits that overheard life story and gets to the heart of the matter- actual accounts of events, happenings, etc.
Hmm, seems I am getting to gabby here, so I will make this short. Instead of just browsing through the store, I spent over 2 hours just reading Jim Curtin's new book! Obviously I did not finish reading it all, so I bought it and finished it at home!
And believe me, I would have paid a lot more for this book!
Rating: 5
Summary: A SUPERB BOOK - UNDERRATED!!!
Comment: In my collection I have approximately 200 books on Elvis. This book has to be the best by far for several reasons. #1 - the book is truth #2 - the book is fun to read #3 - the book is written by someone who actually was friends with Elvis!
All in all, I have visited other sites, seen other books and not one can compare to the contents in this book. Jim Curtin did his job beyond the call of duty. Nothing falls short of information. He even has names, dates and places mentioned as if he were there himself. Not once did I have any unanswered questions when I read this book (which took me just 1 day I might add). Yet a book of this caliber ... is last in line! The publisher should be informed that they have a WINNING SERIES on their hands! What gets me going is that the book by Peter Guralnick is getting all the glory; and for NOTHING! That book truly is distasteful and full of everyone else's material! I mean just look at the bibliography -- it even lists Jim Curtin's book! What does that tell you???? Whoever gets this book will only be AMAZED! Signing out from Dallas, Texas -- GREG
Rating: 5
Summary: My Elvis Bible
Comment: This book is what I will call from now on: MY ELVIS BIBLE
Definitely the world's best Elvis "reader book".
Well written, easy to read, easily enjoyed whenever.
I am patiently waiting for the other Volumes of this series.
If they are anywhere near as good as this volume, Jim Curtin will the world's best Elvis books on the market! (well he kind of does already).
I am so happy I found his books online.
My first exposure to Curtin was through his Unseen Elvis book (definitely the best photo book on ELvis to date).
I did not know he authored more books, till one of my friends bought me his Christmas With Elvis book, and from there on, I became a Jim Curtin / Renata Ginter fan!
With as much enthusiasm as I had reading this book, I can honestly attest that anyone who buys it, will love it just as much. I can guarantee it (if my word even means anything to anyone).
I am just a fan who enjoys reading quality material on Elvis and who LOVES to see rare photos on him as well.
So if you want my recommendation as to what kind of books to buy or get on Elvis .... stick with Jim Curtin (the true Elvis expert and friend)
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Title: Elvis and Me by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley ISBN: 0425091031 Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group Pub. Date: 01 August, 1991 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Elvis, Memories Beyond Graceland Gates by Mary Jenkins ISBN: 0962375608 Publisher: Eastland Pub Co Pub. Date: 1997 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Careless Love : The Unmaking of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick ISBN: 0316332976 Publisher: Back Bay Books Pub. Date: 10 February, 2000 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Elvis in the Twilight of Memory by June Juanico, Peter Guralnick ISBN: 1559703938 Publisher: General Pub. Date: 07 August, 1997 List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: Last Train to Memphis : The Rise of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick ISBN: 0316332259 Publisher: Back Bay Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1995 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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