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Elvis, Black And White To Technicolor
Bélard, Paul F. ; Krein, Joseph (2020)

Linden Press , USA , 2nd print
paperback , 306 pages , 28.0 x 21.6 cm
ISBN-10: 0-9972726-0-0 , ISBN-13: 978-0-9972726-0-4

Category:	Biographies
Language:	English
Description:	Elvis and his relationship with African-Americans. The book addresses the controversial issue that Elvis was racist. The authors tackle the subject of Elvis' relationship with Black America head on through a balanced and impressive mix of text and image. The result of the author's work is a richly textured record of Elvis' relationship with Black America with a great balance between narrative and imagery. The book details Elvis' relationship with Black America in chronological order from his birth to his death. His impoverished up-bringing in a black neighbourhood, his appreciation for Black Americans and their music, his friendships with Black Americans. Importantly, the book presents the historical context for racism in America and biographical background for the many Black American celebrities who provide first-hand accounts in the book. Included are Serena Williams, Stevie Wonder, Howlin' Wolf, Albert King, B.B. King, Roy Hamilton, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Bear Cat and others. This second printing has a different cover compared to the first printing. Source: Amazon.
Review(s):	Review by Nigel Patterson on The Elvis Information Network ... (August 2018) (External reviews are copyright of the reviewer/website owner. Inclusion of a link does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.)
Interview(s):	Interview with the authors by Nigel Patterson on The Elvis Information Network ... (August 2018) (External interviews are copyright of the interviewer/website owner.)
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