Quote:
"Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force in the 20th century."
(Leonard Bernstein)
Quote:
"If you're an Elvis fan, no explanation is necessary; If you're not an Elvis fan, no explanation is possible."
(George Klein)
Quote:
"For a dead man, Elvis Presley is awfully noisy."
(Professor Gilbert B. Rodman)
Quote:
"History has him as this good old country boy, Elvis is about as country as Bono!"
(Jerry Schilling)
Quote:
"Absolute id crashed into absolute superego...as the uptightset man in America shook hands with just about the loosest."
(Mark Feeney on the 'Elvis meets Nixon' meeting)
The "Elvis Booklist" 2005
EIN presents the most comprehensive listing of Elvis books published or to be published between 2005
Date
Title
Author
Publisher
Country
Format
Other
2005
A Tribute to the King
Dennis Urthol
Holland
Softcover
20 page photobook showcasing 2003-04 'Tribute to the King' tour by Dutch impersonator, Frank Anthony Read EIN's review
2005
Elvis Italiana Di Elvis (English translation: The Complete Production of Elvis)
Tutta La Produzione
Italy
Combination discography and price guide; 260 pages; ISBN: 889122803; limiteed edition printing of 1,000 copies
2005
The King's Ransom
Russ Howe, Tom Salva & Bud Glass
USA
Softcover
Booklet showcasing items in touring exhibit "The King's Ransom"
Read EIN's review
2005
Elvis Through My Eyes: Why Elvis Has Left The Building
Heart Lanier
Authorhouse
Softcover
ISBN: 1420897035;
read EIN's review
Jan
Untold Gold: The Stories Behind Elvis's #1 Hits
Ace Collins
ISBN: 1556525656
Jan
Elvis Presley Passed Here: Even More Locations Of America’s Pop Culture Landmarks
Chris Epting
Pop culture landmarks; Elvis is only
part of the book
Jan
Elvis
Matej Krajuc
First ever Elvis book from Slovenia; apparently about his films
Jan
Rough Guide to Elvis
Paul Simpson
Rough Guides
Softcover
Compendium; reissue Read EIN's review
Jan
Race, Rock and Elvis
Michael Bertrand
Softcover
Feb
Like A Prince From Another Planet
Photobook; 72 pages; full color
1970s photos
Feb
Elvis' DNA Proves He Is Alive
Bill Beeny
Branden Books
Softcover
Actually published in May 2005
Read related article
Feb
That's Alright Elvis
Scotty Moore
Softcover
Memoir; reissue
March
Rockin' Across Texas
Stanley Oberst/FTD
FTD
Hardback
Bonus CD (release delayed from Jan 2005) Read EIN's review
March
Elvis Forever In The Groove
Susan Doll
Publications International Ltd
Hardback
"Special value" re-issue edition from Publications International
March (delayed until June)
Elvis The King on the Road
Robert Gordon
?
Re-issue
March
Essential Elvis Interviews
Andrew Hearn
Essential Elvis
Interviews conducted by Essential
Elvis magazine over the past decade
1st quarter
Bar Code Elvis
Scott Blake
Flip book available from: http://www.barcodeart.com/
buy/flip/elvis.html
1st quarter
Insider's Guide - Memphis
Insider's Guide
Softcover
2005 edition; travelogue with plenty about Elvis including a detailed look at Elvis's career and Graceland Mansion. ISBN: 0762721979; 320 pages.
1st quarter
1957 (Humes High) Herald
EC
High school yearbook (1953 edition previously published); Both editions available from Elvis Unlimited
1st quarter
Decoding the Tupelo-Memphis Murders: A Psychological Study of Self-Destruction and Murder!
Elvis Information Network
EIN Publications
Softcover
Limited edition pressing; Conspiracy; First pressing "sold out"
April
Dreaming Of Elvis (subtitle: Presley Legend in Japan)
Kazuaki Suzuki
Written by an ardent Elvis student, this book, in Japanese text, describes those who became like Elvis in the 50's and 60's, and also the prevailing Japanese culture.
April
Elvis Presley (Penguin Lives Biographies)
Bobbie Ann Mason
Penguin
Japanese text edition of Mason's Elvis bio
April
Elvis Presley
Hal Leonard Pub.
Hal Leonard Pub.
Softcover
Sheet music for 60 Elvis hits with lyrics & guitar chords; also to be available in audio CD format; ISBN: 0634073370; 216 pages
April - May
Elvis by the Presleys
Priscilla & Lisa Marie Presley
USA/UK/
Australia
/Japan etc
Hardcover
Crown Pub.; ISBN: 0307237419
Read EIN's review
May
Are You Still Hungry Tonight?: More of Elvis and Friends Favorite Recipes
Donna Early Presley
Softcover
Recipes
May
Race, Rock and Elvis
Michael Bertrand
Softcover
352 page reprint; ISBN: 0252072707
May
Elvis: The King Revealed"
Request Audiobooks
Audiobook/
Docubook
ISBN: 1933299509
May
"Inside Graceland: Elvis' Maid Remembers"
Nancy Rooks and Jim Cox.
Hardback
The book tells the story of what it was like to work for Elvis, and to be at Graceland from 1967 through 1977 and beyond.
May
N.Y. '72
Elvis Unlimited
32 page photobook of never before seen pictures from the press conference that Elvis held before his concerts in Madison Square Garden in June 1972
May
Elvis Presley
Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard
Softcover
216 page sheet music release; ISBN: 0634073370
May
Before Elvis There Was Nothing
Laurie Foos
late Spring (Northern Hemisphere): delayed until November 2005
Elvis: The Documentaries
Joseph A. Tunzi
JAT
Softcover
125 page photobook covering Elvis That's The Way It Is & Elvis On Tour
June
Elvis The King on the Road
Robert Gordon
Bounty Books
Re-print; ISBN:0753710889
June
The Ballad of Outlaw Elvis and Other Songs of Freedom
D.A. Morello
Unreadcomicbooks
USA
ISBN: 0974409022; Unclear if this book is actually Elvis related
June
Dress Up Elvis
Ariel Books
June
Elvis, Jesus and Me
Emer McCourt
Virago Press
UK
Softcover
Fiction; ISBN: 1844081222
mid 2005
The Private Life of Elvis Presley
Richard Buskin
Publications International
USA
Hardback
Summer 2005
Numerology Report for Elvis Presley
Softcover
Summer 2005
The Elvis Presley Guitar Chords & Tabs Song Book
E-book? - 36 songs; 58 pages; available on eBay.com
1 July: Delayed until further notice
Raised on Elvis: Photos from the Heart
Sandi Pichon
Softcover
50 page photobook; ISBN: 1904444555;
follow-up to author's 2004 book Elvis! Elvis! Elvis!: Raised On Rock; first 2,000 copies are limited edition signed release
July
Elvis Presley, The King
Pamela Clarke Keogh
Germany
German text edition of author's 'Elvis Presley: The Man, The Life, The Legend'
July
Alien Rock : The Rock 'n' Roll Extraterrestrial Connection
Michael Luckman
MTV
August
Velvet Elvis: Repainting The Christian Faith
Zondervan Pub
ISBN: 0310266637
August
Love Me Tender: Taking Care Of Business\Play It Again, Elvis\Good Luck Charm
Jo Leigh, Joanne Rock and Stephanie Bond
Harlequin
Softcover
Fiction title. It will have 400 pages and its ISBN is 0373836570.
August
I Wanna Be Elvis
Mike Evans
Collins & Brown
Softcover
ISBN: 1843401738
August
Graceland's Table: Recipes and Meal Memories Fit for the King of Rock and Roll
Ellen Rolfes (with EPE)
Hardback
August
When I Get to Heaven the Only One Shaking Will Be Elvis
Jim C. Jackson
Pleasant Word
USA
Softcover
ISBN: 1414104618; 72 pages
August
The Writing Game: Recollections of an Occasional Bestselling Author
W.A, Harbinson
Adlibbed Ltd
USA
Softcover
Author's biography includes chapters about research for his several Elvis books
September
Elvis
Tom De Medeiros
Gorman, Johnson Book Publishers
Softcover
ISBN: 0921835736
September
Inside Elvis Presley
2 DVD set and book
September
Dancing with Elvis
Lynda Stephenson
Hardback
Possibly for younger readers aged 9 to 12 years; ISBN: 0802852939
September
Elvis The Complete Music Catalog
Tom, James & Michael Medeiros
Johnson Gorman Books
EC
Every song, every single, every album, home recordings, Studio & live; Elvis' film recordings, composers. ISBN: 0921835736
September 2005 (UK)/November 2005 (Australia)
Elvis and the Memphis Mafia
(first published as Elvis Aaron Presley: Revelations of the Memphis Mafia)
Alanna Nash
Arum Press; Reprint
Softcover
Reprint; ISBN: 1845131282
Read EIN's review
September
The Girl Who Became a Playwright and the Boy Who Became Elvis
Diane Thomas
Toby Press
Fiction; ISBN: 1592641229
October
All Cooked Up: Recipes and Memories from Elvis' Friends and Famil
Donna Early Presley; Edie Hand et al
Hardcover
Cookbook
October
Sex with Elvis
Angela Readman
Biscuit Pub.
UK
Softcover
84 pages
October
Elvis: The Personal Archives
Jeff Scott
Channel Photographics LLC
Hardcover
Photobook; 120 pages, ISBN: 0976670828
October
Confederate Nation: Special Appearance by Elvis Presley
Michael Loyd Gray
iUniverse
USA
Softcover
ISBN: 0595365167; 172 pages
October
The Life I Lived With So Called Elvis
Judith Martin
Authorhouse
ISBN: 1420866419
October
Living the Life! The World of Elvis Tribute Artists
Patty Carroll
Verve Pub.
October
The Gospel According to Elvis
K. Crouch
Sanctuary Publishing
Hardback
ISBN: 1860746551
November 2005
Elvis: The Documentaries
Joseph A. Tunzi
JAT
Softcover
125 page photobook covering Elvis That's The Way It Is & Elvis On Tour
November 2005
Memphis Recording Service Vol 1: 1953-1954 The Beginning of Elvis Presley/The Birth of Rock 'n' Roll
Joseph Pirzada & John Michael Heath
Memphis Recording Services Ltd
EU
Softcover
Combination book, 7' vinyl and DVD audio CD; tri-fold-out digipack format
Read EIN's review
Late November 2005
Elvis Presley - Music In Review
Classic Rock Legends
EC
Announced as DVD (Region 2) plus book (possibly only a booklet with the DVD)
November 2005
Elvis
Keil Rolness
Norway
Reissue
November
The Elvis Archives
Todd Slaughter/Anne Nixon
Music Sales Ltd
Softcover
ISBN: 1846090679 Read EIN's review
Late 2005
Elvis - Tesori E Ricordi
Robert Gordon
Whitestar
Italy
Italian edition of author's "Elvis 1935-1977"; ISBN: 3442309859; 64 pages
Late 2005
Elvis Empire - The Jim 'E' Curtin Collection
USA
Softcover
Glossy auction catalog
Late 2005
Elvis Presley-Sein Aufstieg
Peter Guarlnick
Bosworth Musikverla
Germany
German translation of "Last Train To Memphis";
ISBN: 386543096
Late 2005
Elvis In Bianco & Nero
Italy
ISBN: 8873330584; 128 pages
December 2005
The Adventures of Elvis the Groundhog: The Golden Glow
Cathy McArthur
Rosedog Press
USA
Children's release; fiction;ISBN: 0805981543; available from
Amazon
December 2005
When Elvis Meets the Dali Lama
Murray Silver
Bonnaventure
USA
Hardcover
ISBN: 0972422447
December 2005
All Shook Up
Hal Leonard Pub.
USA
Softcover
Sheet music release: ISBN: 0634096842
*First set of 2006 Elvis calendars released in the US on 30 June 2005*
*Official EC Elvis 2006 calendar from Danilo released early August*
How to obtain Elvis books:
Many titles are available from www.amazon.com or www.bn.com
"Decoding the Tupelo-Memphis Murders" is "sold out" ...last remaining copies of The Tupelo-Memphis Murders available through EIN
Many of the titles are also available through Elvis web sites.
Remember to shop around for the best price (and don't forget postage and handling costs).
If you know of other Elvis books published but not on our lists click to send us the details