Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley by Peter Guralnick (English) Paperb

Description: Careless Love by Peter Guralnick ELVIS is the second of two volumes of arguably the first serious biography that refuses to dwell on the myth of Elvis Presley. Aiming instead to portray in vivid, dramatic terms the life and career of this outstanding artistic and cultural phenomenon, it draws together a plethora of documentary and interview material. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Last Train to Memphis, the first part of Guralnicks two-volume life of Elvis Presley, received unprecedented accolades. This concluding volume recounts the second half of Elviss life in rich and previously unimagined detail, and confirms Guralnicks status as one of the great biographers of our time. Beginning with Presleys 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 Elviss relationship with his Machiavellian manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Its 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. Notes Second volume of Guralnicks biography of Elvis Presley, following on from Last Train To Memphis. This part starts where the last one left off, covering the sixties and seventies up until his death in 1977. "Beautifully written and refreshingly sincere, this book sets new standards" Daily Mail. 16pp b/w illus. Author Biography Peter Guralnick is not only an acclaimed biographer but a cultural historian, the author of several famously received books about blues, country and western, and soul music. Review beautifully written and refreshingly sincere, sets new high standards - DAILY MAILHomeric in its play of beauty and folly, this is a monumental work - INDEPENDENT on Sunday Promotional * National press advertising campaign targeting books and music in the INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY, TIMES METRO and MAIL ON SUNDAY * Poster and mixed CARELESS LOVE/ LAST TRAIN TO MEMPHIS display bin with custom header * Review and feature coverage in the national press and music magazines * Trade promotions * Reading copies available Kirkus UK Review 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 Presleys last two decades that began in triumph and ended in tragedy. Guralnick, the author of Last Train to Memphis which chronicled Presleys 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) Kirkus US Review Guralnick concludes his majestic two-volume biography of Elvis Presley with copious evidence of Elviss creative and personal plunge. Last Train to Memphis (1994) brilliantly illuminated the mystery of Elviss genius - what it consisted of and where it came from. The unanswered mystery here is how someone who reshaped American culture between 1954 and 1958 could have so completely insulated himself from that culture for most of the rest of his life. After Elvis came out of the army in 1960, he increasingly became a clock-puncher. The times left him behind as he gamely acted in inanely trashy movies and sang inanely trashy songs in order to fulfill contractual commitments. Guralnick meticulously documents manager Colonel Tom Parkers cutthroat dealings with RCA Records and the movie studios, which resulted in staggering paychecks for both Presley and Parker (by the mid-70s, Parker was splitting his sole clients earnings 50-50). While his celebrated 1968 TV special rejuvenated Elvis professionally, the overstuffed-jumpsuit years that followed had few aesthetic or personal high points. Hangers-on tirelessly served the Kings whims, including multiple simultaneous affairs and the incredibly debilitating pharmaceutical habits that eventually did him in. Unconditionally loved by his audiences no matter how bloated, doped up, and incompetent he became, Elvis indulged obsessions with guns and karate and even took a stoned trip to the Oval Office, where he persuaded a bemused President Nixon to make him a federal narcotics agent. As his sometime spiritual advisor and hairdresser Larry Geller puts it, "The outside world was a distant place he ventured out into but never really lived in." Careless Love is about claustrophobia, insularity, and disintegration: exactly the opposite of the previous volumes subjects. We miss the cultural context of the 1960s and 70s, but then, so did Elvis. The diffuseness of this life is reflected in Guralnicks narrative. Nevertheless, this sequel to his exhilarating first volume is the most meticulously researched and sympathetic, honest portrait of Elvis we are likely to see. (Kirkus Reviews) Long Description Last Train to Memphis, the first part of Guralnicks two-volume life of Elvis Presley, received unprecedented accolades. This concluding volume recounts the second half of Elviss life in rich and previously unimagined detail, and confirms Guralnicks status as one of the great biographers of our time. Beginning with Presleys 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 Elviss relationship with his Machiavellian manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Its 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. Review Quote Homeric in its play of beauty and folly, this is a monumental work Promotional "Headline" *The long-awaited second volume of the definitive biography of Elvis Presley. Description for Sales People Both volumes have attracted great reviews and quotes from everyone from Bob Dylan to Roddy Doyle ( see review section ). Details ISBN0349111685 Author Peter Guralnick Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2000 ISBN-10 0349111685 ISBN-13 9780349111681 Format Paperback Publication Date 2000-02-03 Imprint Abacus Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 782.42166092 Illustrations 16pp b&w illustrations Media Book Pages 784 Language English Subtitle The Unmaking of Elvis Presley Short Title Careless Love UK Release Date 2000-02-03 Audience General AU Release Date 2000-04-05 NZ Release Date 2000-04-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:3541163;

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