Elvis in Hawaii by Jerry Hopkins

In Elvis in Hawaiʻi, former Hawaiʻi resident and celebrity biography Jerry Hopkins tells the story of the King of Rock and Roll’s 20 year love affair with the Hawaiian Islands and its people. Over 100 photos, many previously unpublished, document Elvis’s ties to Hawai‘i, the site of two of his most important concerts, the setting for 3 of his films, and up to a few months before he died, a favorite vacation spot.

A must for Elvis fans, and anyone interested in 50s, 60s and 70s Hawai‘i, this revealing portrait offers new perspectives on the life and career of a legendary performer.

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Author Jerry Hopkins, a 20-year veteran of the Rolling Stone magazine, is the author of 2 other books about Elvis Presley: Elvis: A Biography and Elvis: The Final Years, both international bestsellers. Hopkins also wrote biographies of Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Raquel Welch and Yoko Ono. Hopkins was a resident of Hawai‘i from 1976-1993.

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flexi-bind   |   96 pages   |   8.75" x 11.25"   |   color

REVIEWS:

“... an interesting keepsake filled with photographs and memorabilia. Hopkins not only chronicles Elvis’s time in Hawaii and his three Hawaiian movies, but also the lasting effect Presley has had on Hawaii—and the effect Hawaii had on Presley... I'm pleased with the book for what it means to Elvis fans, but it’s also a snapshot of Hawaii’s recent history.”

—Honolulu Star-Bulletin

“Jerry Hopkins’ Elvis in Hawaiʻi explores through anecdotes and memorabilia the improbable 20-year love affair between Hawaii and the King of Rock n' Roll... a lavishly illustrated 88-page book.”

—Spirit of Aloha Magazine