(hardcover) $55

Lovingly compiled through a series of handwritten notes and candid photos, John Mellencamp: The Songbook offers a glimpse into blue collar hero Mellencamp’s process, his mindset, even his soul.

Fans, both casual and hardcore, will relish the opportunity to peek behind the curtain at an artist who has felt guarded at times. And this book is very much Mellencamp’s baby, as opposed to an exercise in voyeurism. “For fans, musicians, and collectors alike, this is the essential volume on one of America’s most iconic voices and songwriters,” reads a statement.

The foreword by horror icon Stephen King is the icing on the cake.

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