From  a   Microphone  to  a   typewriter
 

Darwin Lamm's foray into magazine publishing was prompted by the inquiries of avid radio fans.

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In 1986, a newsletter was created which included research findings, excerpts from shows, and personal anecdotes from performers and their acquaintances. This led to Darwin Lamm's entry into the publishing world with "Elvis International Forum" in 1988, and it quickly became recognized as THE Elvis magazine for the fans as it featured articles and stories straight from the legendary singer's close circle of friends.

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Darwin stated the reasons for starting the magazine in the inaugural issue: firstly, to provide answers for Elvis enthusiasts, secondly, to recount stories about the icon from his fans and friends, and thirdly, to exhibit the immense passion and love still felt for him. He aimed to keep the magazine's content positive, refined, and classy in honor of Elvis.

 

Over the years, the magazine has undergone a name change and is celebrating its 21st year in publication.

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The team at Darwin's Magazine

recognized the importance of quality photos, leading them to reach out to Graceland for assistance. Graceland came through, offering an incredible color photo of Elvis that would ultimately become the magazine's first cover.

 

As the magazine developed, photos continued to play a prominent role, with fans and friends contributing their own personal snapshots and major photographers lending their expertise.

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However, the process of creating the magazine was largely manual in nature, long before the introduction of computers and digital graphics. The team had to manually glue text and photos onto each page and staple and tape the final product together by hand. It was a painstaking process, with each magazine requiring extensive cutting and careful attention to detail.

 

The introduction of the digital world was a major relief for the team, streamlining the production process significantly.

Darwin Lamm compiled a book entitled "Elvis: He Touched Me", which features a selection of short, entertaining, and personal anecdotes gathered from his 22 years of radio shows, amounting to 200 hours.

 

Lamm notes that Elvis made an impact on a diverse range of people - from movie stars to gas station employees, U.S. presidents to ordinary fans - and that their encounters with the King of Rock 'n' Roll had a profound effect, altering the course of their lives.

 

Lamm's extensive collection of fascinating insights about Elvis, garnered through interviews with celebrities, forms one of the most complete archives of its kind. This prompted the creation of "Elvis: He Touched Me", Lamm's debut book.

 

He has also played a role in co-writing and publishing other books on the life and career of Elvis Presley, including Joe Esposito's "Intimate and Rare", and "Beat Behind the King" by D.J. Fontana.​

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