Elvis Presley: A Photoplay Tribute Magazine (1977)

This item is a vintage commemorative magazine titled 'Elvis Presley: A Photoplay Tribute', published shortly after the entertainer's passing in 1977. The cover features a prominent, large-scale portrait of Elvis Presley in his prime, characterized by his signature dark hair and intense gaze, set against a deep maroon or dark red background. The typography is bold and white, typical of late 1970s entertainment journalism. The publication acts as a pictorial biography, likely containing archival photographs, career highlights, and memorial essays common to Photoplay’s tribute issues from this era. Physically, the magazine appears to be standard newsstands size, approximately 8.5 by 11 inches, printed on glossy paper stock. The condition shown in the image indicates some softening of the corners and possible shelf wear, which is expected for ephemeral paper goods over forty years old. There is a slight dimness to the light in the photo, but the cover art remains legible. As a piece of mass-produced memorabilia from the immediate post-death period, its value lies in its nostalgia and completeness, including any internal posters or special inserts that were originally included. It represents a significant moment in pop culture history, capturing the public's immediate response to the loss of 'The King of Rock and Roll'.