{"product_id":"9788412761344","title":"AT YOUR COMMAND, COLONEL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAT YOUR COMMAND, COLONEL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis biographical essay unveils the complex and controversial figure of Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's enigmatic manager. The author analyzes in depth how this character, half marketing genius and half con artist, forged the myth of the King of rock and roll. The reader will discover the highs and lows of a professional relationship that shaped the fate of popular music, exploring whether Parker was the architect of Elvis's success or the cause of his decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the biography of Colonel Tom Parker, from his origins as a carnival worker to becoming the most powerful manager in the music industry. Through detailed research, the author examines Parker's tactics: his absolute control over Elvis's career, draconian contracts, aggressive marketing strategies, and the decisions that limited the singer's international reach. Key episodes such as the management of Presley's film career, the exclusion of world tours, and the dark financial maneuvers surrounding the singer are analyzed. The text does not only portray Parker as a manipulator, but also acknowledges his skill in building and maintaining the Elvis myth for over two decades, offering a balanced view of a character as repulsive as he was brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe symbiotic and toxic relationship between an artist and their representative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe dark side of the music industry: abusive contracts and career control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of the Elvis Presley myth and the role of marketing in stardom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA psychological portrait of a charismatic and unscrupulous manipulator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe dilemma between commercial success and artistic freedom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at Elvis Presley fans who wish to go beyond the legend and understand the ins and outs of his career. It will also be of great interest to rock and roll history buffs, students of music management and communications, and readers drawn to biographies of controversial figures and analyses of the psychology of power in the world of entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and documented vision of the figure of Colonel Parker, going beyond the clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding how the career of the greatest rock icon was managed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of the marketing and control strategies that defined an era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial for reflection on the price of success and manipulation in the cultural industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: PEREZ, ELOY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: 66 RPM EDICIONS,S.L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MUSIC, ROCK AND POP MUSIC, COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS, SPECIFIC BANDS AND GROUPS, BIOGRAPHY: ART AND ENTERTAINMENT, AUTOBIOGRAPHY: ART AND ENTERTAINMENT, LITERARY ESSAYS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ROCKSOUND\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 154\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a necessary and uncommon approach in the bibliography on Elvis Presley, focusing on the figure of his manager. The author achieves a balance between rigorous research and an agile narrative, typical of the best music journalism. For the reader interested in power dynamics and the ins and outs of the music business, this essay is a revealing read that complements and enriches knowledge of the Elvis myth, providing a critical perspective without falling into simple demonization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"66 RPM EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407374049627,"sku":"9788412761344","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841276134.jpg?v=1781853623","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412761344","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}