Portrait of Laurie Anderson

Laurie Anderson books in order

American artist and musician

Born
1947
Country
United States
Books
3
Also writes as
Anderson, Laura Phillips

Laurie Anderson has published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Laurie Anderson (1979). The best-known is Stories from the Nerve Bible (1993). The latest is Stories from the Nerve Bible (1993).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Laurie Anderson

Non-fiction in order

  1. Stories from the Nerve Bible (1993)

    288 pages

Other books in order

  1. Laurie Anderson (1979)

    155 pages

  2. Empty Places (1991)

    128 pages

About Laurie Anderson

Laura Phillips "Laurie" Anderson is an American avant-garde artist, musician and filmmaker whose work encompasses performance art, pop music, and multimedia projects. Initially trained in violin and sculpting, Anderson pursued a variety of performance art projects in New York City during the 1970s, focusing particularly on language, technology, and visual imagery. She achieved unexpected commercial success when her song "O Superman" reached number two on the UK singles chart in 1981.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Laurie Anderson FAQ

How many books has Laurie Anderson written?
Laurie Anderson has published 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Laurie Anderson's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Stories from the Nerve Bible.
What is Laurie Anderson's latest book?
Stories from the Nerve Bible (1993).
What is Laurie Anderson's most famous book?
Stories from the Nerve Bible (1993) is Laurie Anderson's most widely read book.
Does Laurie Anderson write under a pen name?
Yes: Laurie Anderson has also published as Anderson, Laura Phillips.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.