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If ever an artist warranted a detailed study in book form, it must be Elvis Costello. ‘Elvis Costello – An Illustrated Biography by Mick St Michael’ goes some way to filling the gap with its in-depth look at Elvis’ recording career. The early days of Stiff Records, the tours and the promo gimmicks are well documented, as are Elvis’ ups and downs in commercial terms. What’s lacking, of course, is any input from the great man himself. Mick St Michael obviously never got to talk to Elvis and it shows. More of a glorified rundown of songs, tracks and musicians than the juicy biography we’re all clamouring for. Nevertheless, Elvis fans will find plenty to interest them here. ‘Elvis Costello – An Illustrated Biography’ is published by Omnibus Press.
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