“Elvis in Hollywood” by Paul Lichter - First Edition 1975

This is a first edition of Paul Lichter’s photographic tribute to Elvis Presley’s film career, published during Elvis’s lifetime and distributed in Australia by Dyna House.
Author: Paul Lichter
Title: Elvis in Hollywood
Publisher: Simon and Schuster, New York
Publication Date: 1975 (First Edition)
Original Price: $7.95 (as marked on cover)
Distribution: Distributed in Australia by Dyna House
ISBN: 671-22154-X (Paperback)
Library of Congress Number: 75-10519
This large-format paperback book features a striking illustrated cover with Elvis depicted in multiple stages of his career - from his early clean-cut look to his iconic jumpsuit era. The cover art uses a dramatic purple and pink color scheme with stage lights in the background, capturing the evolution of Elvis as a performer.
The back cover features a spectacular photograph of Elvis performing in one of his famous jeweled jumpsuits with a blue scarf, likely from his 1970s Las Vegas era.
Special Features
The book includes a heartfelt dedication page that reads:
“If not for Vernon and Gladys / There wouldn’t be Elvis.
If not for Manny and Sylvia / There wouldn’t be Paul.
If not for Janice / I wouldn’t be me.
And if not for all of these people / This book wouldn’t be.”
The copyright page acknowledges cooperation from major Hollywood studios including Twentieth Century-Fox, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists, Paramount Pictures, Allied Artists, and Universal Pictures, “and especially to Elvis Presley for his inspiration.”

Historical Significance
Published in 1975, just two years before Elvis’s death in 1977, this book represents one of the last major publications about Elvis released during his lifetime. Paul Lichter was a prominent Elvis photographer and memorabilia collector who had unique access to document the King’s career. This Australian distribution makes it particularly special for collectors down under.
Condition
This copy shows considerable wear consistent with nearly 50 years of age. The cover has significant edge wear, creasing, corner bumping, and surface scuffing. The spine shows wear and the binding appears stressed. Pages have age-toning and there may be some internal wear. This is a well-read copy that would benefit a reader or Elvis fan more than a pristine collector, though first editions from Elvis’s lifetime remain desirable regardless of condition.