Kim Gordon Books in Order
Kim Gordon is a multidisciplinary artist and musician, renowned for her innovative work in alternative rock. As a vocalist and bass guitarist for the iconic band Sonic Youth, she has left an indelible mark on the music scene. In addition to her work with Sonic Youth, Gordon also co-founded the band Free Kitten with Julie Cafritz, showcasing her versatility and creative range. Her collaborations with an array of influential musicians, including Ikue Mori, Kurt Cobain, DJ Olive, William Winant, Lydia Lunch, Alan Licht, and Chris Corsano, demonstrate her enduring spirit of experimentation and artistic exploration. Throughout her career, Gordon has consistently pushed the boundaries of sound and style, earning her a revered place in the world of music and the arts.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Kim Gordon
- #1AmazonThe Dark Stuff (By: Nick Kent)(1994)
- #2AmazonIn the Country of Country (By: Nicholas Dawidoff)(1997)
- #3AmazonColtrane (By: Ben Ratliff)(2008)
- #4AmazonRip it Up and Start Again (By: Simon Reynolds)(2009)
- #5AmazonLowside of the Road (By: Barney Hoskyns)(2009)
- #6AmazonSyd Barrett: A Very Irregular Head (By: Rob Chapman)(2010)
- #7AmazonRe-make/Re-model (By: Michael Bracewell)(2011)
- #8AmazonElectric Eden (By: Rob Young)(2011)
- #9AmazonClothes, Clothes, Clothes. Music, Music, Music. Boys, Boys, Boys (By: Viv Albertine)(2014)
- #10AmazonGirl in a Band(2015)
- #11AmazonTurn the Beat Around (By: Peter Shapiro)(2015)
- #12AmazonArt Sex Music (By: Cosey Fanni Tutti)(2017)
- #13AmazonIt's So You: 35 Women Write about Personal Expression Through Fashion & Style(2007)
- #14AmazonSonic Youth: Sensational Fix(2009)
- #15AmazonMy Ideal Bookshelf(2012)
- #16AmazonThis Woman's Work(2022)
- #17Following this, Gordon collaborated with Sinéad Gleeson on This Woman’s Work: Essays on Music(2022)
About Kim Gordon
Kim Gordon is a multidisciplinary artist and musician, renowned for her innovative work in alternative rock. As a vocalist and bass guitarist for the iconic band Sonic Youth, she has left an indelible mark on the music scene. In addition to her work with Sonic Youth, Gordon also co-founded the band Free Kitten with Julie Cafritz, showcasing her versatility and creative range. Her collaborations with an array of influential musicians, including Ikue Mori, Kurt Cobain, DJ Olive, William Winant, Lydia Lunch, Alan Licht, and Chris Corsano, demonstrate her enduring spirit of experimentation and artistic exploration. Throughout her career, Gordon has consistently pushed the boundaries of sound and style, earning her a revered place in the world of music and the arts.
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