Terrill, Greg McDonald and Marshall

Elvis and the Colonel: An Insider's Look at the Most Legendary Partnership in Show Business

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ISBN 13:: 9781250287496
author:: Terrill, Greg McDonald and Marshall
format:: Hardback
publisher:: St. Martin's Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 23.6 x 16.3 x 3.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Business, Biography,
Condition:: New
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A fresh biography of legendary entertainment manager Colonel Tom Parker offers a contrarian and corrective perspective on their iconic partnership. For the first time, an insider shares stories of Parker's collaboration with Elvis Presley, revealing the man behind the legend and the strategies that made him a commercial groundbreaker. Parker's innovative approach to business arrangements is revealed through previously unknown anecdotes, including his ingenious merchandising tactics, licensing and branding deals, and televised concert events. The book also explores how Parker's experience as a carny and immigrant shaped his management style, adapting big top practices for the big time. At its core, this biography is a warm and complex exploration of the long-standing relationship between two iconic figures, shedding new light on the partnership that defined Elvis Presley's career.

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