Posted August 11, 201113 yr http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/uploads/2/book_fashion_for_a_king.jpg It can stand alone as a quality Elvis photo book period! But then it has the added bonus of being the ultimate encyclopedia on Elvis' stage suits. And that is just the book, to add extra value there are two CDs with two concerts from 1974 and 1975 provided by FTD. And prepare to be stunned, on the first page of the preview you will see one of the rarest and most unusual photos of Elvis Presley from July 31, 1969 live on stage. A good example of the quality of the book and again, its bona fides as a quality photo book in its own right. If you were undecided about this book and what it was about, any doubts anyone could possibly have will be cast aside after seeing this presentation. TD will release Fashion For A King a 512 page Hardcover book including 2 CDs in August. The book by Pål Granlund is an impressive document of all the outfits Elvis performed in through his career from 1968 and onwards. The book is full of fantastic, previously unreleased, rare and classic photos, all linked together by text written by Tommy Edvardsen and Atle Larsen. This is a huge work, the weight is approx. 3 kg [6 Pounds for USA] and the sze, 30.5cm [12"] x 25.4cm [12"] x 3.7cm [1.5"]. The 2 CDs contain two great soundboard recored concerts (see details below). Elvis Presley made a special fashion of his famous and spectacular stage outfits, sometimes referred to as 'jumpsuits'. The name 'Elvis' is heard of in every corner of the world, and nearly everybody has heard about the dynamic performer dressed in a typical 'seventies suit' with rhinestones and embroideries in different patterns. But what many people don’t know, is that these suits have their own name and their own story to tell. Not many people know how these outfits came to be characteristics for Elvis on stage, and their development during the years. It all started with the ['Black Leather Suit' in 1968, and ended with the 'Mexican Sundial Suit' in 1977. Elvis became King Of Concerts in the late sixties and seventies - and the stage outfits became an important part of his shows. In this encyclopaedia of more that 500 pages we will present you to a full documentary of all Elvis' suits from his famous '68 Comeback Special, his return to live performances in Las Vegas in 1969 and his many tours, including the two documentaries, Elvis : That's The Way Its Is and Elvis : On Tour and the TV Specials Aloha From Hawaii and the 1977 TV Special - through the 1970’s. Also released in August : The Elvis Files Volume 4 : 1965-1968. Fashion For A King : 512 page Hardcover book From FTD : Released In August. You will have the background story of each and every suit, when Elvis used them for the first and the last time - and their whereabouts today. We will also give you the background story of the very skilled designers who made these famous outfits. Elvis often mixed suits and belts as he pleased. You will be presented to them all. This book is the result of hundreds of working hours with research and 'digging' through enormous amounts of documentation. This book is not meant only for the hardcore 'jumpsuit'-fan, but also as an encyclopaedia for fans all over the world to learn more about these great, original stage-outfits. Never has a book been more complete on this issue, and you will see rare photos and photos you have never seen before. The background of the suits and the stories of those who created and designed them are presented for you. Elvis became an icon in these outfits. If you liked the book, Elvis The Concert Years, you will be doubly impressed with this work of art. FTD will release, He Touched Me in the FTD Classic Album [7"] Series in September along with the CD [5"] 48 Hours To Memphis a Soundboard Concert recorded on March 18, 1974 in Richmond, VA. and another great 12" Double LP Vinyl release, this time, Elvis Sings Guitar Man. Oh, and the two concerts as below ... Disc 1 Recorded July 1, 1974, at Auditorium Arena, Omaha, Nebraska. 01) See See Rider 02) I Got A Woman / Amen 03) Love Me 04) Trying To Get To You 05) All Shook Up 06) Love Me Tender 07) Hound Dog 08) Fever 09) Polk Salad Annie 10) Why Me Lord 11) Suspicious Minds 12) Introductions 13) I Can’t Stop Loving You 14) Help Me 15) You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me 16) Bridge Over Troubled Water 17) Let Me Be There 18) Funny How Time Slips Away 19) Big Boss Man 20) Can’t Help Fallling In Love Bonus 21) Steamroller Blues Track 21 recorded July 2, 1974, at Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah Disc 2 Recorded December 14, 1975, at the Las Vegas Hilton 01) See See Rider 02) I Got A Woman / Amen 03) Love Me 04) Trying To Get To You 05) And I Love You So 06) All Shook Up 07) (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear / Don’t Be Cruel 08) Hound Dog 09) Until It’s Time For You To Go 10) You Gave Me A Mountain 11) Polk Salad Annie 12) Introductions (incomplete) 13) Just Pretend 14) How Great Thou Art 15) Burning Love 16) Softly As I Leave You 17) America 18) Little Sister 19) Heartbreak Hotel 20) O Sole Mio / It’s Now Or Never 21) Can’t Help Falling In Love Buy Fashion For A King a 512 page Hardcover book Buy He Touched Me in the FTD Classic Album [7"] Series Buy 48 Hours To Memphis a Soundboard Concert recorded on March 18, 1974 in Richmond, VA Buy Elvis Sings Guitar Man 12" Vinyl Release Also released in August : The Elvis Files Volume 4 : 1965-1968. Fashion For A King : Elvis Presley Hardcover Book Can't wait for my copy :cheer:
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