"Elvis & the Birth of Rock" from Genesis Publications. One of only 350 DELUXE copies ever printed

Elvis & the Birth of Rock celebrates the extraordinary era when rock and roll tour buses travelled the States, often presenting several legendary performers in a single billing, as documented in the stunning photographs of Lew Allen and the words of Mike McCartney.

'Everyone's greatest influences appear in their teenage years. It's that magical time. Lew Allen lived among Elvis, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly - all the people who influenced us as kids.' – Mike McCartney

Lew Allen's remarkable photography is published here for the first time. His monograph reveals Elvis Presley on stage and behind the scenes; Buddy Holly playing and travelling, only a year before his untimely death; The Everly Brothers as headliners with their hit 'Wake Up Little Susie'; Frankie Avalon primps in front of a mirror; Buddy Holly and Don Everly share private jokes and Bobby Darin singing on stage, winking for Lew's camera.

'Remarkable photos of Elvis... Lew Allen had exclusive access to the King at the very start of his ascent to fame."

Fully bound in blue suede, Deluxe copies additionally include three signed and numbered prints of Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers and Bobby Darin.

Lew Allen's Deluxe prints are offset printed in a warm duotone with image varnish on to heavyweight matt art paper (8" x 10" / 200mm x 254mm). Each print is numbered and signed by the photographer. The Deluxe book itself is hand-bound in fine blue suede with silver blocking and page edging. All copies are signed by Lew Allen and Mike McCartney. Presented in an archival custom-designed case, the Deluxe book-and-prints boxed set is a true collector's piece.

Book and box have been carefully stored in a smoke free home and are Mint in a printed cloth drawstring bag.