* "Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders" by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry (1974): This is considered a definitive account of the Manson Family and the murders, written by the prosecutor who led the trial.
* "The Manson Family: The Inside Story of Life and Death in the Cult" by Ed Sanders (1971): Sanders, a writer and musician, was one of the first to write about the Manson Family and their activities.
* "The Family: The Manson Murders, Los Angeles, and the 1960s" by Jeff Guinn (2011): This is a more recent biography that provides a comprehensive look at Manson and his followers, including the social and cultural context of the era.
* "Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson" by Tom O'Neill (2019): O'Neill's book delves into the complexities of Manson's character and the events that led to his crimes.
This is just a small sample of the many biographies about Charles Manson. You can find many more by searching online or visiting your local library.