Standard insurance for these orders is £50. Drawing frequently on Elvis’ own words and on the recollections of those closest to him, the book offers an emotional, complex portrait of young Elvis Presley with a depth and dimension that for the first time allow his extraordinary accomplishments to ring true.įor deliveries in the UK we use Royal Mail Special Delivery which is fully trackable and insured up to £500.įor overseas deliveries we employ international couriers, in particular UPS, DHL, DPD, EVRI, TNT and USPS. It shows us the loneliness, the trustfulness, the voracious appetite for experience, and above all the unshakable, almost mystical faith that Elvis had in himself and his music. Last Train to Memphis takes us deep inside Elvis’ life, exploring his lifelong passion for music of every sort (from blues and gospel to Bing Crosby and Mario Lanza), his compelling affection for his family, and his intimate relationships with girlfriends, mentors, band members, professional associates, and friends. Based on hundreds of interviews and nearly a decade of research, it traces the evolution not just of the man but of the music and of the culture he left utterly transformed, creating a completely fresh portrait of Elvis and his world. Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley is the first biography to go past that myth and present an Elvis beyond the legend.

Please refer to photos to ascertain condition. No missing pages however this rare proof copy book has a broken spine and the pages are loose. Often the terms “proof copy” and “review copy” are used interchangeably. This kind of edition is similar to an advance review copy, though technically those copies are supposed to be finished. They are released prior to official publication, and generally are very plainly bound, and distributed only for final editing or promotion. A rare uncorrected proof copy of Peter Guralnick’s best selling book Last Train to Memphis The Rise of Elvis Presley.Īn uncorrected proof is a printed copy of a book that needs to be reviewed for errors and corrections.

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