John Mellencamp Books


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