- A Conversation with Elton John and Bernie
Taupin, by Paul Gambaccini, (New York, USA:
Flash Books, 1975), softcover, 112 pages, includes:
discography (with US and UK chart positions), lots of
black and white photos, ISBN 0-8256-3063-0.
- Elton John, by Cathi Stein, (New
York, USA: Popular Library/Circus, 1975), paperback,
157 pages, includes: chronology, album discography
and Elton's astrological chart, black and white
photos, ISBN 445-03052-150.
- Elton John: Five Years of Fun: August 1970 to
August 1975, by Robert Hilburn, (Woodland
Hills, California, USA: Boutwell Enterprises, Inc.,
1975), hardcover, 48 pages, includes: lots of color
and black and white photos. Rare limited edition
souvenir of Elton's concerts at Doug Weston's
Troubadour August 25 - 27, 1975, commemorating the
fifth anniversary of his American debut at the club.
The concerts were performed as a benefit for The
Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA.
- Elton John, by Dick Tatham and Tony
Jasper, (London, England: Octopus Books Ltd., 1975/1976),
hardcover, 92 pages, includes: discography of singles
and albums, chronology, a look behind the musicians
and the albums, lots of color and black and white
photos, ISBN 0-7064 0548-X.
- Elton John, Story of Pop Special (London,
England: Phoebus Publishing Company, 1975),
softcover, 64 pages, includes: discography of singles
and albums (with song titles), chronology, musician
profiles, lots of color and black and white photos.
This book is a scaled down version of Dick Tatham and
Tony Jasper's hardback Elton John.
- Elton, Story of Rock Special (London,
England: Phoebus Publishing Company, 1975/1976),
softcover, 64 pages, includes: discography of singles
and albums (with song titles), chronology, musician
profiles, lots of color and black and white photos.
This book is a scaled down version of Dick Tatham and
Tony Jasper's hardback Elton John (same
text as Story of Pop Special with different cover).
- Elton John, by Gerald Newman with
Joe Bivona, introduction by Henry Edwards (New York,
USA: Signet, 1976), paperback, 188 pages, includes:
discography (with song titles)- including Elton
appearances on others' records, black and white
photos.
- Elton John: A Biography in Words and Pictures,
by Greg Shaw (New York, USA: Sire Books/Chappell
Music Company, 1976), softcover, 56 pages, includes:
appendix with discography of singles, albums (with
song titles), bootleg albums, guest appearances on
other artists' records, and Elton John/Bernie Taupin
songs recorded by other artists, lots of black and
white photos.
- Elton John: Showman, by Alan Radnor,
(England: Quill Books, 1976), softcover, 64 pages,
ISBN 0-905034-04-X. "An exciting portrait of
Captain Fantastic - his music and his life."
- Made for Music: Elton John, Stevie Wonder,
John Denver, by George Zanderbergen (Mankato,
Minnesota, USA: Crestwood House, 1976), series title:
Spotlight Series.
- Elton: It's A Little Bit Funny, by
David Nutter and Bernie Taupin, (New York, USA:
Penguin Books, 1977), softcover, 144 pages, ISBN 0-1400-4680-1.
Mostly color and black and white photos by David
Nutter, with text by Bernie Taupin, this book
chronicles Christmas in Barbados and 1976 UK and USA
tours.
- Rock Visions: The Art of David Oxtoby,
by David Sandison (New York, USA: E.P. Dutton, 1978),
softcover, 80 pages, paintings of rock stars by David
Oxtoby. There are two sketches of Elton, one of which
graces the cover of the book.
- Elton John: Le Gentleman Musicien,
by Jean-Francois Bouquet (France: Editions Glenat,
Collection Rencontres: 1980), 192 pages, written in
French, ISBN 2-7234-0150-2. The story of when Bouquet
met Elton in 1978 and how they remained friends.
- The Rolling Stone Interviews 1967-1980: The
Classical Oral History of Rock and Roll, by
the editors of Rolling Stone, (New York, USA: St.
Martin's Press/Rolling Stone Press, 1981), softcover,
426 pages, ISBN 0-312-68955-1. Elton John interviewed
by Paul Gambaccini (1973), 11 pages.
- Elton John: 'Only The Piano Player' - The
Illustrated Elton John Story, introduction
by Alan Finch, biography by Chris Charlesworth (New
York, USA: Omnibus Press, 1984 [1st printing 1981]),
softcover, 136 pages, the most comprehensive
discography published - UK singles, UK/USA albums, US
singles, bootlegs, index of songs, includes: black
and white photos, ISBN 0-7119-0443-X.
- World-Wide Concert Book: Live Aid, (New
Jersey, USA: Unicorn Publishing House, 1985),
softcover, 192 pages, ISBN 0-88101-024-3.
- Elton John, by Chris Charlesworth (London,
England: Bobcat Books, 1986), softcover, 48 pages,
includes: lots of color and black and white photos,
ISBN 0-7119-1035-9.
- Elton John, by Barry Toberman (London,
England: George Weidenfeld and Nicholson, 1988), ISBN
0-297-79277-6.
- A Cradle of Haloes: Sketches of a Childhood,
by Bernie Taupin (London, England: Aurum Press, 1988),
hardcover, 186 pages, ISBN 1-85410-005-X. Bernie
Taupin's autobiography up until the time he met Elton.
- Elton John, by Stefano Magnani, (Gammalibri:
Italy, 1989), 142 pages.
- Two Rooms: Elton John and Bernie Taupin In
Their Own Words, (London, England: Boxtree
Limited, 1991), hardcover, 128 pages, includes:
interviews with Elton and Bernie, lots of color and
black and white photos, discography of UK albums and
UK singles, ISBN 1-85283-647-4.
- The Many Lives of Elton John, by
Susan Crimp and Patricia Burstein (New York, USA:
Carol Publishing Group, 1992) hardcover, 310 pages,
includes: black and white and color photos,
discography of singles, albums, charity/benefit
albums, rock anthologies, and soundtracks,
bibliography, source list, index.
- Elton John, by Philip Norman, (Simon
and Schuster: 1993), softcover reprint, 530 pages,
includes author's interview with Elton John, ISBN 0-671-79729-8.
- The Complete Elton John Discography,
by John DiStefano, with additional research by Peter
Dobbins (New Baltimore, Michigan, USA: East End
Lights, 1993), softcover, 65 pages, includes singles
and EP's, albums, guest appearances, label, sleeve
and packaging variations, complete listing of Elton's
infamous sound-alike releases, concert/compilations
recordings, analysis, over 1,300 entries (through
"The One"), black and white photos of
author with Elton and Bernie.
- Elton John: In His Own Words, by
Susan Black (Omnibus Press, 1993). Seems to be an
import though available in the U.S. Covers various
aspects of Elton's personal and professional life
through quotes throughout his career, black and white
photos throughout, ISBN 0-7119-3213-1.
- Elton John: A Visual Documentary, by
Nigel Goodall (London, England: Omnibus Press, 1993),
softcover, 112 pages, includes: preface and author's
acknowledgements, introduction, chronology of Elton's
life and career through March 1993 with quotes from
Elton interspersed throughout, lots of color and
black and white photos, UK discography: singles,
original albums, album production work and guest
appearances, compilations, CD singles, original
albums on CD, compilations on CD, import overseas
releases (singles, albums), books, videos,
promotional videos, selected bootlegs, ISBN 0-7119-3078-3.
- Elton John, by Jorg Fischer, (Germany:
VIP, 1993), ISBN 3-552-05086-8, softcover, 80 pages,
written in German.
- Marilyn Monroe: Candle in the Wind,
by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, (Pavilion: 1993) ,
ISBN 1-85793-054-1. A coffee table book of photos of
Marilyn Monroe interspersed with lyrics to "Candle
In The Wind."
- World's Greatest Composers: Elton John,
John O'Mahony (UK: 1993), ISBN 1-85015-369-8, 64
pages; quotes in it from various people about EJ,
interesting bits about his composing, lots of great
pictures.
- The Freddy Mercury Tribute: Concert For AIDS
Awareness, (England: International Music
Publications, 1993), softcover, 96 pages, ISBN 0-86359-979-6.
- Elton John, Bernie Taupin: The Complete
Lyrics, (New York, USA: Hyperion, 1994),
hardcover, 192 pages, ISBN 0-7868-6057-X, includes:
forward by Tim Rice, printed lyrics of songs that
span their entire career in alphabetical order by
song title, with accompanying illustrations of all
kinds (drawings, paintings, photos, mixed media
montages (a few of Elton and/or Bernie);
acknowledgements section at the end is a good
resource for understanding the various copyright
ownerships of the songs, as well as giving credit for
the illustrations. (Warning: Many people have
discovered inaccuracies and omissions.)
- Elton John, by Mick St. Michael (UK:
Smithmark, 1994), 96 pages, color and black and white
photographs, discography, ISBN 0-8317-2726-8. A
chronological look at Elton's career; generous with
photos. The book is very much like the Visual
Documentary except it is slightly more up to date (it
includes 'Duets' in the discography) and the book is
very much larger in size.
- Elton My Elton, by Gary Clarke (England:
Smith Gryphon Limited, 1995), hardcover, 245 pages,
ISBN 1-85685-093-5.
- Rocket Man: The Encyclopedia of Elton John,
by Claude Bernardin and Tom Stanton (Westport,
Connecticut, USA: Greenwood Press, 1995), hardcover
ISBN 0-313-29700-2.
- Elton John: 25 Years In The Charts,
by John Tobler (London, England: Hamlyn/Reed Consumer
Books, 1995), hardcover, 208 pages, chronicles
Elton's career through "Made In England",
includes: many color photos, album discography and
songlist for each album, ISBN 0-600-58777-0.
- Rocket Man: Elton John from A - Z,
by Claude Bernardin and Tom Stanton (Westport,
Connecticut, USA: Greenwood Press, 1996), softcover,
264 pages, ISBN 0-313-29700-2 (SRP:$39.95). A revised
and expanded paperback edition of Rocket Man:
The Encyclopedia of Elton John.
- Elton John's Flower Fantasies: An Intimate
Tour Of His Houses and Garden, by Caroline
Cass (London, England: Bulfinch Press, 1997),
hardcover, 144 pages, 120 color photos, ISBN 0-8212-2467-0.
- Elton John: The Life and Music of a Legendary
Performer, by Micheal Heatley (Surrey,
England: CLB International, 1998), hardcover, 140
pages, color photos throughout, ISBN 1-85833-945-6.
- Essential ELTON, by Spencer Bright (London,
England: Chameleon Books, 1998), hardcover, 128
pages, color and black and white photos throughout,
ISBN 0-233-99361-4.
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