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.