(1995) Book: "Colors and Chords, The Art of Johnny Otis". Petaluma, CA: Pomegranate Artbooks.
(1997) Book: "Red Beans & Rice and Other Rock 'N' Roll Recipes". Petaluma, CA: Pomegranate. ISBN-10: 0764903616; ISBN-13: 9780764903618
(2009) Book: "Listen to the Lambs". Republication of 1968 edition. Minneapolis, MN: Univ Of Minnesota Press. ISBN-10: 0816665311; ISBN-13: 9780816665310
(1959) Songwriter: Wrote "So Fine", a hit for The Fiestas.
Songwriter: Wrote (w/Nancy Lee) "The Stroll", a hit for The Diamonds.