Remembering The King on August 16th

August 16^th marks the 32^nd anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. Known to fans as "The King", Elvis was just 42 when he died. He has sold over a billion records world wide and continues to sell records posthumously.

Elvis is credited with popularizing the melding of different musical traditions, most notably music that at the time was primarily listened to by African-Americans, that led to rock'n'roll. John Lennon once said, "Before Elvis, there was nothing."

At the time of his death, Elvis had fallen out of the public eye mostly. His death at his home, Graceland, outside of Memphis, TN turned Elvis into a cult figure and certainly reinstated his musical legacy in the public consciousness.

From whether Elvis's middle name is Aron or Aaron--to what exactly caused his death to what his life meant to Americans--a lot has been written about Elvis Presley. Here are a few books for adults and kids for you to browse, as you remember "The King".

Bobbie Ann Mason - Author 

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Book: Paperback | 8.26 x 5.23in | 192 pages | ISBN 9780143038894 | 31 Jul 2007 | Penguin | 18 - AND UP

  Me and a Guy Named Elvis

 Jerry Schilling and Chuck Crisafulli - Authors

$15.00 add to cart

Book: Paperback | 7.99 x 7.99in | 384 pages | ISBN 9781592403059 | 19 Jul 2007 | Gotham Trade Paperback | 18 - AND UP 

The Rough Guide to Elvis 2

Paul Simpson - Author  

$12.99 add to cart

Book: Paperback | 4.68 x 6.33in | 480 pages | ISBN 9781843534174 | 31 Jan 2005 | Rough Guides | 18 - AND UP

 Mystery Train

Greil Marcus - Author  

 $17.00 add to cart

Book: Paperback | 8.26 x 5.23in | 432 pages | ISBN 9780452289185 | 25 Mar 2008 | Plume | 18 - AND UP 

Teach Your Kids About Elvis!

 Up Close: Elvis Presley

 Wilborn Hampton - Author

$6.99 add to cart

Book: Paperback | 5.00 x 7.00in | 208 pages | ISBN 9780142411483 | 03 Jul 2008 | Puffin | 9 - 11 years 

Who Was Elvis Presley?

Geoff Edgers - Author  

$4.99 add to cart

Book: Paperback | 8.26 x 5.23in | 112 pages | ISBN 9780448446424 | 16 Aug 2007 | Grosset & Dunlap | 7 - 11 years

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