ELVIS
LIKE ANY OTHER SOLDIER
SPECIAL 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
In 1988, we first published "Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier." There, for the first time ever, Elvis fans enjoyed the text and many exclusive photos in an exact reprint of Elvis' original basic training class yearbook: "2nd Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas 2nd Medium Tank Battalion." A soldier's souvenir of time spent at Fort Hood, this very rare publication is quite similar to a high school yearbook.
The total print run 20 years ago sold out quickly, but to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Elvis' army years (1957-'60) we're publishing a completely revised edition. Every Elvis photo or reference to him in the original Fort Hood book will be included in our 50th Anniversary edition ... and SO MUCH MORE!
There's also a recently-discovered Elvis military yearbook for 1959, "Spearhead 3d Armored Division," which came out only in Germany! It's so rare we've only seen four copies! Everything in "Spearhead" involving Elvis is also included in this new book.
Contains over 1,500 fascinating photos, about 1,300 of which picture Elvis. Many, many of these are previously unpublished! It is quite likely this book contains more never-before-seen Elvis photos from 1957-'60 than any previous publication. In addition to the 400 black-and-white pages, we feature 104 full pages in gorgeous full color. And wait till you see the amazing shot that graces our back cover!
We can absolutely guarantee NO ONE can say they've seen all these photos before! It's a fascinating and accurate text and pictorial history, and the definitive chronicle of Elvis' army experience.
Our amazing research department has tracked down as many living members as possible from Fort Hood as well as Elvis' Scout Platoon, in Germany, and most of these men have shared stories and never-before-seen photos with us for use in "Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier." We have also worked closely with key individuals in Germany who were personally involved with Elvis when he was there.
Besides the truly amazing photos, we included 40 pages of text, transcripts, interviews, letters, telegrams, and other authentic pieces of correspondence from Elvis, between March 24, 1958 and April 1960 (excerpted from "Elvis: Word for Word" plus some newly-discovered items). To cap things off there is even an army-related music and memorabilia section.
"Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier" is a deluxe edition and is huge: 504 pages, all on beautiful glossy (100g) coated stock and with a gorgeous hard cover and matching dust jacket.
Cover price is just $49. For Priority Mail delivery to any U.S. address, add $10.70, making the total $59.70. All orders are boxed and fully trackable. Delivery should be in two or three days. We want your copy to arrive quickly and in great condition, so Media Mail is not an option for this title.
Order now and we'll include a special bonus — something no home should be without.
"Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier" (ISBN: 0-932117-54-6) is now in stock and orders will be filled no later than the next business day.
I didn't think Jerry Osborne's “Elvis: Word for Word” could be equaled, but “Like Any Other Soldier” now takes its place among the truly essential Presley books, an elite club with very few members.
With countless photos I never knew existed, I got a thorough, chronological education in what army life was like for Elvis on a day-to-day basis.
Key to the in-depth research was the authors’ mission to contact as many of the soldiers they could find who worked with, lived with, ate with, traveled with, played with, stood in line with, and even sang with a good soldier known as number U.S. 533 107 61. Astonishingly, they reached over 40 of these individuals — some still in Germany — and their stories and photos are finally shared with Elvis fans all over the world.
I am pleased to say “Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier” has joined “Elvis: Word for Word,” both permanently on display in our den.
—Deana Martin
deanamartin.com
I just got the preview copy of "Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier." Holy hell, it's incredible! I'm mezmerized! This is an incredible book. Great research and fantastic photos! Four stars!
—Steven B. Roberts
discoveringelvis.wordpress.com
P.S.: The above comment was based only on a preview copy. Please click here to read my full review, written after reading the complete book.
Unlike many other army releases, "Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier" is not only about Elvis in Germany, but covers his entire army period.
You will find many rare private candids from soldiers who actually served with Elvis, who also share many first-hand stories.
One highlight of the book is a recently found box of color photos from Grafenwhör. Though not best quality, color candids are a true rarity! You will even find photos of Elvis in Weiden (which is only 15 miles from the Czech Republic), which puts an end to the discussion of if and when Elvis visited Weiden. But there are so many more photos and stories to enjoy.
"Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier" is highly recommended, and simply the best publication about Elvis army days so far.
—E-Cat Spearhead Collection
elvis-collectors.com/forum
Click here to read the full review.
"Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier" is easily the best army years publication ever. I recommend it to my listeners who either want to know more about that phase of Elvis' life, or about the army circa 1959-'60 in general.
—Ronnie Kaye
WKY Radio, Oklahoma City
From the time I got it home, I have been absorbed in "Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier." What a great job you have done!
—Seth Poppel
Yearbok Library, Seattle, Wash.
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