Book Review

Elvis

Dave Marsh, Bea Feitler
Jun 05, 1992

Details Writers: Dave Marsh, Bea Feitler; Genres: Biography, Coffee Table, Music, Pop Culture; Publisher: Thunder's Mouth Press

First published in 1982, Dave Marsh's extended essay Elvis, defends Elvis from the damage done by Albert Goldman's poisonous 1981 biography and proves ''that when we go seeking Elvis we most often find ourselves.'' The essay is accompanied by brilliantly arranged photographs. Together, the text and illustrations constitute a monument of pop criticism that is neither condescending nor idolatrous. A

Originally posted Jun 05, 1992 Published in issue #121 Jun 05, 1992 Order article reprints

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