Blue Suede Shoes: The Culture of Elvis

Larger-than-life in talent, Elvis Presley was also legendarily charismatic, a man who left a deep and lasting impression on every person who knew him. Blue Suede Shoesis an all-access passto the personal world of Elvis Presley, an intimate look at the culture he created and the legacy he left behind. From photographer Thom Gilbert (Soul: Memphis' Original Sound) comes this unique visual history, an interplay of photographs and stories that revealthe privateElvis.This stunningly photographed collectionpairspersonal anecdotes from 75 of Elvis's friends, fellow musicians, and fans, withportraits of the people whose lives he touched and the objects and artifacts he left behind.Rediscoverthe man behind the imagethrough these photographs of the places he lived and recorded, the jewelry and clothing he wore, and even the gifts he chose for friends (plus, uniquely, items that were given to Elvis) and through readingfirst-hand accountsfrom those whose experiencedhis profound generosity. A magnificent gift for fans old and new, Blue Suede Shoesprovides a beautiful and insightful look atone of America's most beloved performers.