Elvis lives in print
By Mirela Roncevic -- Library Journal, 4/1/2007
The undisputed king of rock'n'roll will finally get the book treatment he deserves. And not in the form of another revering biography or a pretty coffee-table item but instead as a full-fledged A-to-Z reference work devoted to Elvis the music icon as well as Elvis the multifaceted individual whose interests stretched far beyond the entertainment business. Due out in August, the glossy hardcover, simply titled The Elvis Encyclopedia (Outlook. 420p. ISBN 978-1-58567-598-2. $60), will be published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Elvis's death. It comes equipped with 250 full-color and 150 black-and-white photographs, many much loved and familiar, others more intimate and rare. The entries—ranging in length from just a few lines to several paragraphs—cover everything from Elvis's music and his acting to his family life and the people and places that had a profound influence on him. Shelling out 60 bucks for a one-volume reference tome is a stretch for most libraries, but a resource that is sure to circulate madly among patrons (and probably your own staff) is worth the investment.
Correction: In the March 15th issue of LJ, we erroneously stated that Kathlyn Gay's African-American Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations (Omnigraphics) consisted of two volumes instead of one. We regret the error.
