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.
There's also a newly-discovered Elvis military yearbook for 1959, "Spearhead 3d Armored Division," which came out only in Germany! It's so rare we've only seen one copy, ever! Everything in "Spearhead" involving Elvis is also included in this new book.
Contains hundreds of fabulous photos, many of which are previously unpublished! It is very possible this book will contain more never-before-seen Elvis photos from 1957-'60 than any previous publication. Also features over 60 full pages of gorgeous color Elvis shots.
We can absolutely guarantee NO ONE can say they've seen all these photos before! It's a fascinating and accurate pictorial history, and the definitive chronicle of Elvis' army experience.
Our amazing research department has tracked down as many living members as possible from 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."
Besides the amazing photos, we included the text or transcript of every interview, letter, and other authentic piece of correspondence from Elvis, between March 24, 1958 and March 7, 1960 (excerpted from "Elvis, Word for Word" plus some newly-discovered). There will even be an army-related music and memorabilia section.
Since the book is still in production, we do not yet know the total page count (it may be over 500 or 600), which means we have yet to determine the cover price. For updates on these things, as well as to place an advance order (your card will not be charged until order is ready to ship), contact our office, or return periodically to this page to check status.
"Elvis: Like Any Other Soldier" is planned for release in 2010.
