Elvis 1956 (CD + Book by Peter Guralnick)

Elvis' most important songs from 1956 on 1 CD packaged together with a deluxe 88-page hardback book by renowned music critic Peter Guralnick, the world's No1 authority on Elvis Presley. In this impressive 88-page book, renowned music critic, author, screenwriter, and Elvis Presley authority Peter Guralnick explores Elvis' records and experiences from 1956 in great detail. Guralnick explains why it was such a ground-breaking year in the career of the iconic rock & roll star. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1943, Guralnick specializes in the history of early rock and roll and is the author of a classic two-volume biography of Elvis Presley, 'Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley', followed by 'Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley'. This book is fully illustrated with rare and never before published photos, including numerous classic shots of Elvis by photographer Alfred Wertheimer.