E is for Elvis: The Elvis Presley Alphabet

By Ivey Dickinson and Rand Wireman

An irreverently funny and delightfully illustrated alphabet book that explores the life and legacy of Elvis Presley from A to Z.

Elvis fans of all ages will delight in this witty and revealing look at the King of Rock and Roll. Endlessly entertaining and surprisingly informative, E is for Elvis is essential reading for any Elvis aficionado. Every page is filled with amusing anecdotes, little known facts, and lively illustrations that explain why “G” is for Graceland, “J” is for Jeweled Jumpsuits, “V” is for Vegas, and “O” is for overweight . . .

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Apr 2, 2006
• ISBN: 9781418579845

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Copyright © 2006 by Jennie Ivey, W. Calvin Dickinson, Lisa W. Rand, and Ron Wireman Jr.

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P.O. Box 141000, Nashville, Tennessee 37214.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Ivey, Jennie, 1954–

   E is for Elvis / Jennie Ivey, W. Calvin Dickinson, Lisa W. Rand ;

illustrated by Ron Wireman, Jr.

      p. cm.

   ISBN 1-4016-0240-1 (hardcover)

   1. Presley, Elvis, 1935–1977—Humor. I. Dickinson, W. Calvin. II. Rand, Lisa W., 1966– III. Wireman,

Ron. IV. Title.

   ML420.P96I84 2006

   782.42166092—dc22

2005033777

Printed in the United States of America

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To my late parents, Rayburn and Josephine Moore, who would be thrilled that their daughter has written a book. Especially one about Elvis.

—J. I.

To all the teens in the 1950s who loved or hated Elvis.

— W. C. D.

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To some original Elvis fans: Mom and Dad, Aunt Lucille and Uncle Billy, and Aunt Loraine and my late Uncle Elwood.

—L. W. R.

To my parents, who have always supported me, and to my wife, April, for her unending encouragement.

— R. W.