Alfred Wertheimer. Elvis and the Birth of Rock and Roll (English)
In 1956, photographer Alfred Wertheimer was given extraordinary access to a 21-year-old Elvis Presley just as his career was beginning to explode.
Rather than photographing only the performances and polished public persona, Wertheimer followed Elvis through the quieter moments in between: backstage, traveling, rehearsing, interacting with fans, and navigating his sudden rise to fame. The resulting photographs offer an intimate look at both a young Elvis and a pivotal moment in American music and popular culture.
Wertheimer’s candid approach makes this an especially compelling photography book. His use of composition, movement, available light, and observation transforms fleeting moments into images that have become part of the visual history of rock ’n’ roll.
The book also incorporates poster artwork from Nashville’s legendary Hatch Show Print, connecting Wertheimer’s photography with the bold typography and letterpress design that helped define the graphic identity of American music.
Details
Author(s): Robert Santelli, Chris Murray, and Alfred Wertheimer
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publish Date:
Pages: 192
Language: ENG- English
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ISBN: 9783836597081
Curated for Creatives
We love this book because it captures that rare moment before an icon becomes an icon. Alfred Wertheimer’s photographs of a young Elvis feel incredibly intimate and spontaneous, making this a great study in candid photography, composition, movement, and visual storytelling. We’re especially inspired by the addition of Hatch Show Print’s letterpress posters throughout the book, bringing photography and graphic design together in a way that perfectly captures the visual language of early rock ’n’ roll.
Alfred Wertheimer. Elvis and the Birth of Rock and Roll (English)
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