Scope and arrangement
Arrangement
The collection consists of three series: Books by Lou Reed, Books and Periodicals about Lou Reed, and Books and Periodicals on general topics. Items within each series are arranged roughly by size.
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- Creator
- Reed, Lou
- Call number
- JPB 19-15
- Physical description
- 9.5 linear feet (34 boxes)
- Language
- Multiple languages; English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese
- Preferred Citation
- Lou Reed collection of books and periodicals, JPB 19-15. Music Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
- Repository
- Music Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Lou Reed was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter who co-founded the band the Velvet Underground, in addition to performing and recording as a solo artist. The Lou Reed Collection of Books and Periodicals consist of published books and periodicals from Lou Reed's personal library. Many of the books were written by Reed or relate to his career, while others were books on a range of topics in literature, the arts, and hobbies. The majority of the periodicals contain articles or artwork by or about Reed, or about the arts and literature that inspired him.
Biographical/historical information
Lou Reed was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter who co-founded the band the Velvet Underground, in addition to performing and recording as a solo artist.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
The collection was acquired from Laurie Anderson in 2017.
Revision History
Call number was updated. (2022 January)
Using the collection
Location
Music DivisionNew York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center
40 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-7498
Third Floor