"This gets my vote for the King of Elvis books."
--Steven Heller, PRINT magazine
"Beautifully illustrated throughout, it presents an enhanced portrait of
one of America's greatest celebrities."
--Comic Vine
Spearheading a new music form that, combined with an attitude and a look, would change the world, Elvis Presley became one of the most important cultural figures of the second half of the 20th century.
The Mighty Elvis is a commemoration of his life and times in the form of an art book, told through the unique vision of legendary designer and illustrator Seymour Chwast. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it presents an enhanced portrait of one of America's greatest celebrities.
With text by author Steven Brower (Satchmo: The Life and Art of Louis Armstrong), The Mighty Elvis reminds us of the continuing stardom of one of the most popular American singers of all time. Through Chwast's illustrations, cartoons and comics we get to relive his early life, his meteoric rise to fame and how he was affected by, and in turn, affected the world of music in the many genres he mastered. The book covers his first appearances on television, Graceland, his meeting with President Nixon, his wedding to Priscilla, and much more. Millions of fans loved him, purchased his records, attended his sold-out shows, and went to his 33 films. Death, 40 years ago, has not diminished his fame. "Elvis Lives!"
The Mighty Elvis is a celebration, in art and design, of the life of a great icon of the American Scene!
Hardback: 72 pages
Release date: November 12, 2019
978-1684055609
9 x 12 inches
