This book is perfectly named with a touch of humor, "Elvis Shot by Ed Bonja". The book is full of breath-taking photographs of Elvis Presley, the way he really was, up-close and personal. Ed first met Elvis at a party in 1964. He was introduced to him by his uncle Tom Diskin, who was the Colonel's right hand man at the time. Ed began traveling with Elvis as his tour and concession manager in 1970 and it wasn't long, luckily for us, before Ed put his photographing skills to work. Ed soon became known as Elvis' official Photographer and Tour Manager, a job he continued until May 1, 1977. Ed took thousands of pictures for the next seven years. Ed's pictures can be found for sale throughout Memphis and surrounding areas in beautifully framed lithographs. His work can also be seen on numerous album covers, single sleeves, posters, buttons, pocket calendars, tour albums, books and magazines.

If you own an Elvis album or CD, chances are you have one of Ed's spectacular works of art in your own home. Ed's the fantastic and always ready photographer, who's known for capturing Elvis in all those wonderful poses.

A Few Of Ed's Album Covers

1972 - "Elvis As Recorded At Madison Square Garden,""Burning Love" and "Hits From His Movies." 1973 - "Separate Ways,""Aloha From Hawaii Via Satellite," "Elvis" and "Raised On Rock/For Ol'Times Sake." 1974 - "Elvis Recorded Live In Memphis," and "Having Fun With Elvis On Stage." 1975 - "Promised Land," "Elvis Today" and "Pure Gold." 1976 - "From Elvis Presley Boulevard Memphis Tennessee." 1977 - "Moody Blue" and "Elvis In Concert."

A Few Of Ed's 45 Single Sleeves

1972 - "Separate Ways / Always On My Mind," and "Burning Love/It's A Matter Of Time." 1973 - "Steamroller Blues/Fool." 1974 - "I've Got A Thing About You Baby/Take Good Care Of Her," "If You Talk In Your Sleep / Help Me" and - "Promised Land / It's Midnight." 1975 - "My Boy / Thinking About You" and "T-R-O-U-B-L-E / Mr. Songman." 1976 - "Hurt / For The Heart," and "Moody Blue/She Thinks I Still Care." 1977 - "Way Down / Pledging My Love" and "My Way / America The Beautiful."