This book is unique to fact that it is only available to purchase online. Priscillas visit to collingwood is in part to promote her new book, shades of elvis, with coauthor christopher ameruoso, whose photos showcase celebrities wearing elvis iconic sunglasses. Authors christopher ameruosopriscilla presley bring you a tribute to elvis. Shades of elvis available now elvis presley fans of. We di the photo shoot down at the set of park and recs of course rob was an easy subject to photograph. Congress enacted the horse protection act in 1970 to make illegal the abusive practice of soring, in. Take a journey through the graceland archives and get an inside, closeup look at the king of rock and roll. Those were the famous words of priscilla presley after the death of elvis. This is a rare photo of pamela anderson from the best selling book shades of elvis pamela is wearing elvis presleys famous sunglasses. We had become friends after he photographed me for a popular magazine. Hosted by the new am 740s very own happy gang on july 24th, continue reading. His work has been published and featured in magazines and television all over the world. Organizers say she will use the visit to promote her book shades of elvis, along with coauthor christopher ameruoso.
I knew it was only a matter of time before she caved in and righted all the wrongs which were quoted in the many books written about her and elvis preceding her own. Lost footage from behind the scenes photoshoot with photographer christopher ameruoso for his shades of elvis photo book. He is a cultural icon, often known as the king of rock n roll, o. Featuring insightful text from a respected music journalist who has written extensively on. A collections of photographs by christopher ameruoso. Shades of elvis shot to be the number 1 best selling book on the internet in late 2014. Shades of elvis by christopher ameruosopriscilla presley home. The best written and most engaging of these books is masons, but its also the slightest, so if you want depth, go with guralnick, and if you want breadth, marcus. In conclusion, i think christopher ameruoso and priscilla have come up with an outstanding concept, and im sure shades of elvis is a very professional expression of it. Here is a very special treat for all you elvis fans from the making of the shades of elvis tribute book. I was preparing to see him again on august 16th, when i heard the unbelievable news that he had died.
Priscilla presley promotes adopt, dont shop campaign. August 1970, the grand ballroom of the las vegas hilton. Shades of elvis special by ameruoso presley blurb books. Stories from elvis presleys band performing songwriter. Check out the video from our interview with priscilla presley and shades of elvis photographer christopher ameruoso. Shades of elvis author photographer interview youtube. Martin sheen poses for shades of elvis tribute book with christopher ameruoso august 15, 20. Eddie van halen poses for shades of elvis with christopher ameruoso august 12, 20.
Priscilla presley to attend collingwood elvis festival in july. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The book features iconic talents wearing elviss personal shades. See more ideas about photoshoot, adam lambert and mens sunglasses. Christopher is well known for his photographs of celebrities and his unique talent of creating themed shoots. Elvis costello has a new memoir, and its even better than bob dylan and keith richardss books.
Here is an interview with authorphotographer christopher ameruoso on the making of the shades of elvis the tribute book. Shades of elvis by christopher ameruosopriscilla presley posts. Presley has published a book called the shades of elvis with christopher ameruoso and will be promoting the book while shes in town. The book is constantly updated with new talents photographed wearing elvis s shades. I was very lucky to have seen elvis 29 times in person. Priscilla presley, april 26th, 2014 at the chiller theatre toy model and film expo in parsippany, new jersey. Shades of elvis is a table book photographed by christopher ameruoso. The book features iconic talents wearing elvis s personal shades. The authorized book from the graceland archives is a remarkable illustrated biography marking the 40th anniversary of elvis death and tells his story as never before. Priscilla presley helps kick off collingwoods elvis. You can find a few more of the photos on the shades of elvis facebook page. Back in the early 90s christopher could be seen daily wearing his 5 dollar replica elvis sunglasses.
This is a limited rare collectible print number 3100 these come from the p. Elvis presley appears from the wings, throws his shoulders around and flashes a photon beam of charisma. Priscilla presley on the cause shes so passionate about. One day he approached me about an idea he had for a long time, a table book of photos of people of fame wearing elvis original sunglasses photographed in black and white on a two page spread and a quote. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
A new photography book by priscilla presley and christopher ameruoso titled shades of elvis is now available and can be purchased by visiting the new book features photos of over 75 celebrities, including famous musicians, actors, sports figures and television personalities all wearing elvis famous gold shades. Priscilla will be in the building for 20th collingwood. Raised as an only child by the childless couple who took him under their wings, he could have followed in the tradition of his family and either went into the upholding the law as a police officer or working in one of the oil refinery which louisiana is so famous for. Out of the darkness comes a torrent of drums, a guitar riff, a piano and eight background singers clapping in tentrevival rhythm. The elvis information network home to the best news. Interview including experiences from the photo shoots. Priscilla presley april 26th shades of elvis book signing. Back in the early 90s christopher could be seen daily wearing his 5 dollar. This years festival will be held from july 23 to 27 in the georgian bay community. Join facebook to connect with susan wellings and others you may know.
The amazingly talented, iconic jose feliciano performing. Celebrities posed for ameruoso wearing a pair of elviss personally owned and worn sunglasses. Priscilla presley to attend collingwood elvis festival in. Elvis presley author of elvis presleys love me tender. Shades of elvis elvis presley, book, photography book. Please subscribe to this channel for more behind the scenes videos to come. Authors christopher ameruosopriscilla presley bring you a tribute to elvis presley featuring over 75 talents wearing elvis presleys personally owned sunglasses. However, there is an advertisement showing two of them wearing the elvis shades. Shades of elvis is a new photography book by priscilla presley, and celebrity photographer, christopher ameruoso, that host over 75 celebrities wearing or posing with a. A star was born in louisiana on the night of june 20, 1953 when robert crais was brought into the world. The shades of elvis gala dinner takes place on thurs. Priscilla presley and famed photographer christopher ameruoso stopped by cbss the talk and discussed their new photography book, shades of elvis, featuring celebrities like johnny depp, cher. Sportin a black tux,gigs came alive as he swished around the stage thrillin audiences w charisma that instantly burnt the oxygen right out of the venue. Priscilla presley coming to elvis festival in collingwood.
Looking back on this project, i should have known christopher ameruoso and i were destined to be close friends. This year the fest also comes with an exhibit of photographs from priscilla presley and christopher ameruoso promoting their new book, shades of elvis. The elvis information network has been running since 1986 and is an epe officially recognised elvis fan club. Check out shades of elvis by snow presley on amazon music. Elvis aaron presley was an american singer, musician and actor. In the new coffee table book shades of elvis by christopher ameruoso and priscilla presley, the eyes of more than 75 highprofile personalities peer out from behind the tinted lenses of the music icons favorite pair of sunglasses, and now famed photographer ameruoso has once again partnered with the king of rock and rolls queen to. Adam lambert wearing elvis presleys real sunglasses youtube. Shades of elvis is a tribute book that was the brain child of christopher ameruoso. Join facebook to connect with carol cameron and others you may know. Join facebook to connect with michael martin and others you may know. Find shades of elvis special by ameruoso presley at blurb books. Photos from photographer christopher ameruoso female sh. Authors christopher ameruoso priscilla presley bring you a tribute to elvis presley featuring over 75 talents wearing elvis presleys personally owned sunglasses. Priscilla and photographer, christopher ameruoso, promoted and autographed their new book, shades of elvis.
Includes melody lines, lyrics and chord symbols for 200 songs recorded by the king of rock n roll. Only the first, on tour with elvis, is still available. The washington posts national arts reporter, covers everything from fine arts to popular. Priscilla wrote the forward to shades of elvis, and she says. It was announced april 8 on as a photography book by christopher ameruoso and priscilla presley. We met after he photographed me for a national magazine, and i liked him immediately and was deeply impressed by his creative spirit and aesthetic. Priscilla presley has left the buildingbut that doesnt mean the fun has to end. Shades of elvis by christopher ameruosopriscilla presley. These beautiful photographs are featured in a 12x12 hardcover coffee table book. Two exciting shoot for the shades of elvis tribute. Find female by christopher ameruoso at blurb books.