Inspired by Elvis: Art Quilts Celebrating the King

Fiber artists honor Elvis Presley in a collection that is as unique as the King of Rock and Roll himself. The art quilts celebrate his songs, movies, and life in an inspired and creative group of 95 works. Enjoy a wide range of interpretations, from realistic to humorous to abstract. Quilts are accompanied by a mix of memories of Elvis, descriptions of the making of these art quilts, and details about the King, creating a one-of-a-kind treasury for Elvis fans and collectors. As a bonus, Elvis devotees are challenged to test their knowledge in a Name-This-Song visual guessing game. AUTHOR: Donna Marcinkowski DeSoto’s sewn and written work has been widely exhibited. She is the author of Inspired by the Beatles and Inspired by the National Parks. Charles L. Hughes, author of Country Soul: Making Music and Making Race in the American South, is the director of the Memphis Center at Rhodes College. SELLING POINTS: . A collection of 95 original pieces of art honouring the King . A one-of-a-kind treasury for Elvis fans and collectors . Elvis fans, test your skill with a Name-This-Song visual guessing game 116 colour photographs