John Cougar's Illustrated Salute- Music Biz Trendsetters | Edited by Martin Cerf Gaff Music 1979 This was put together by Riva Records as a way to introduce the new record company along with one of its new artists- John Cougar. It contains the names, photos and positions of 50 "players" in the music industry at the time. It ends with John Cougar identified as #51.
John Cougar | by Laurie Fissinger Creative Education 1983 A biography written for a very young reader.
John Cougar Mellencamp | by Tim Holmes 1985 A biography
American Fool - The Roots and Improbable Rise of John C. Mellencamp | by Martin Torgoff St. Martin's Press 1986 A biography
Manchild for Real: The Life and Lyrics of John Cougar Mellencamp | by David Harshfield Vantage Press 1986 An combination biography and examination of his lyrics
John Cougar Mellencamp | Robus Books |