Careless Love - The Unmaking of Elvis Presley (Paperback, New Ed)

To many fans, the decline of Elvis Presley began in 1958 when he entered the army. It was an unnecessary move for him compounded by his manager and the US government which eventaully cost Elvis his life, as, in the service he began his lifelong addiction to drugs. This is the story of Presley's last two decades that began in triumph and ended in tragedy. Guralnick, the author of Last Train to Memphis which chronicled Presley's early years and his rise to fame is a true fan, and treats his subject with a respect that barely conceals his sorrow at his untimely demise. Read it and weep. (Kirkus UK)

Essential reading for anyone who loved Baz Luhrmann's biopic Elvis, starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks Last Train to Memphis, the first part of Guralnick's two-volume life of Elvis Presley, received unprecedented accolades. This concluding volume recounts the second half of Elvis's life in rich and previously unimagined detail, and confirms Guralnick's status as one of the great biographers of our time. Beginning with Presley's army service in Germany in 1958 and ending with his death in Memphis in 1977, Careless Love chronicles the unraveling of the dream that once shone so brightly, homing in on the complex playing-out of Elvis's relationship with his Machiavellian manager, Colonel Tom Parker. It's a breathtaking drama that places the events of a too often mistold tale in a fresh, believable, and understandable context. This is the quintessential American story, encompassing race, class, wealth, sex, music, religion, and personal transformation. Written with grace, sensitivity, and passion, Careless Love is a unique contribution to our understanding of American popular culture and the nature of success, giving us true insight at last into one of the most misunderstood public figures of our times.

General

Imprint:	Abacus
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2000
Authors:	Peter Guralnick
Dimensions:	198 x 127 x 52mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	767
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-349-11168-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Rock & pop > General
LSN:	0-349-11168-5
Barcode:	9780349111681

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