An insightful biography and a collection of memorabilia rolled into one package, "The Elvis Treasures" tells the story of Elvis's life through facsimiles of handwritten letters, invitations, press releases, movie scripts, and other removable items. Illustrations. Photos.
This book is a unique graphic and textual exploration of the musician and icon that was Elvis Presley. From his birth in a two room shack in East Tupelo, Mississippi, to his tragic early death at his Graceland home, the meteoric rise and fall of the King of Rock''n''Roll will be traced though a stunning collection of photographs, many rarely seen posters, memorabilia, headlines, and quotations from friends, fans and philosophizes of Elvis. With additional material including exclusive interviews with those who worked with and knew Elvis, "The Elvis Handbook brings a new light to bear on the extraordinary life of a true twentieth-century icon.
A comprehensive and in-depth tribute to the iconic rock-and-roll legend provides complete coverage of every aspect of his life, from his disadvantaged youth and meteoric rise to fame to his marriage to Priscilla and untimely death, in a detailed resource complemented by hundreds of photographs. Un tributo muy esclarecedor y realizado en profundidad acerca de la figura iconica del rock and roll que nos ofrece una perspectiva completa de cada aspecto de su vida, desde su modesta juventud a su ascenso meteorico a la fama, su matrimonio con Priscilla, y, por ultimo, su muerte, en una obra de referencia esencial complementada con cientos de fotografias.
Using more than one hundred photographs, presents the life and career of Elvis Presley, including his childhood, concerts, army time, movie career, and marriage to Lisa Marie.Slaughter, longtime president of the Elvis Presley Fan Club in Great Britain, offers yet another Elvis picture book. Progressing chronologically through the King''s career, it features some early classic photos along with many movie stills and a few obscure shots, including one of Slaughter himself with Elvis in the Seventies. The minimal text ably tells the story of the rise of the rock singer for the very few inhabitants on the planet who don''t already know. Though the author obviously knows a lot about and has great respect for his subject, he unfortunately (but understandably) adds little to the vast expanse of Presleyana already in print. Recommended only for the Elvis completionist.-Dave Szatmary, Univ. of Washington, Seattle Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
This practical guide is intended for all violinists and viola players who wish to give - or to understand and appreciate - historically aware performances of early music for their instruments. It comprises discussion of the literature, history and repertory of the violin and viola, the myriad relevant primary sources and their interpretation, and the various aspects of style and technique that combine to make up well-grounded, period performances. It also considers various related family instruments, contains practical advice on the acquisition of appropriate instruments, and offers suggestions for further reading and investigation. Many of the principles outlined are put into practice in case studies of six works composed c.1700c.1900, the core period which forms this series principal (though not exclusive) focus. Music by Corelli, Bach, Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Brahms is examined with a view to recreating performances as faithful as possible to the composers original intention.
This practical guide for flautists provides a survey of the instrument - its development, its technique, its repertoire and its literature - between 1700 and 1900. Each issue is set in a musical context and technical and stylistic matters such as fingering, tone production, articulation, ornamentation, vibrato, expression and delivery are examined in depth, applying evidence from historical sources to the standard flute repertoire. A series of case studies offers detailed interpretations of music by Hotteterre, Handel, Bach, Gluck, Mozart and Boehm. As an internationally recognised soloist, orchestral player and teacher of modern and historical flutes, Rachel Brown brings a wealth of experience to amateurs and professionals alike, encouraging stylistic awareness through an understanding of the way in which composers and flautists approached instruments of the past. Copious music examples, illustrations, fingering charts and bibliographies make this a standard reference book for both ‘period’ and modern flautists.
"Take it Easy." "Lyin'' Eyes." "One of these Nights." "Hotel California." These songs are among the most memorable ever written and they all came from one amazing band: the Eagles. This gorgeous volume traces the history of the group from the late 1960s through to the present. Capturing the albums, the tours, the fights, the triumphs, the awards and the remarkable freezing over of hell (otherwise known as their 1994 reunion tour), "The Eagles" offers a truly unique look at how the group exported the Southern California lifestyle to every corner of the world.
Drummers from beginners to pros will relish this comprehensive guide to the tools of the trade! The Drum Handbook gives you the in-depth knowledge you need to choose the whole range of gear, including drums, cymbals, hardware, heads and sticks - new, used and vintage. Includes info on setting up, tuning and maintenance, plus tips from top pros on gear, recording, playing live and surviving on the road. Fully illustrated and authoritatively written, this book includes a website directory and an exhaustive glossary of technical terms.
