Sex 'A Go Go, No. 3.
Paris: J. Richard, 1977. Softbound. First edition. Photos (many in color) of '70s-style hippies, some simply naked others having sex. Over-opened causing a split to the binding however pages still tight, else near fine. More
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Flyer for Grant Rohloff's 1961 surf film, Out of Control.
n.p.: Privately published, 1961. Features a photo of a surfer riding a wave printed in blue against a white background. Early ephemera from the heyday of surfing. As new (approx. 9.5" x 6"). Surfing paper ephemera of this vintage is scarce. More
Handbill and ticket for Grant Rohloff's film North Swell, ca. 1963.
n.p.: Privately published, 1963. Nicely designed handbill with photos of crashing waves, text in red and black. "Grant Rohloff personally brings you the indescribable power and excitement of a 'North Swell' his all new surfing adventure film." The ticket reproduces a photo of a surfer riding a wave. Couple of..... More
No Class Today No Ruling Class Tomorrow: Lessons of the Student Strike.
Cambridge, MA: Left Mailings, n.d. Pamphlet. First edition. Covers the student strikes of the late sixties, the Kent State killings, and more. Near fine. More
The Toe Queen Poems.
NY: Fuck You Press, 1964. 4to. Mimeographed sheets, stapled at the left edge. First edition. Corner crease to one page, else near fine. More
Neal Cassady: The Fast Life of a Beat Hero.
[Chicago]: Chicago Review Press, [2006]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Illustrated with photographs. Very fine. More
Free Speech Carols.
n.p.: Privately published, 1964. 45rpm record. Christmas carols with Free Speech themes, issued to raise money for the Free Speech Defense Fund. Mint record in very good plain white sleeve. The scarcest of the FSM recordings. More
FSM's Sounds and Songs of the Demonstration.
Berkeley: FSM Records, 1965. Pamphlet. First edition. Prints the lyrics to Free Speech Movement protest songs that were issued on an LP record of the same name. Fine. More
Is Freedom Academic?
Berkeley: KPFA-Pacifica, 1964. LP record. Speeches by Mario Savio, University President Clark Kerr, Willie Brown, and others, with location recordings from various rallies. Near mint record in like jacket. More
Dear Doctor Hippocrates.
NY: Grove, [1969]. First paperback edition. Introduction by Joel Fort, MD. Schoenfeld was the "hip" doctor of the period with columns in various counterculture publications. Lots of discussion about various drugs and other controversial topics. Imperceptible touch of toning to covers, else fine. More
Confrontation on Campus.
LA: Ward Ritchie Press, 1969. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. A survey of student activism on California campuses during the sixties. Near fine. More
Marihuana Myths and Realities.
North Hollywood: Brandon House, [1967]. First edition of this Paperback Original. Owner's name, covers rubbed, slight dampmark to top of spine and back cover, very good. More
Decent Exposures.
Berkeley: Wingbow press, [1974]. Small 4to. Softbound. First edition. Photos and text document the hippie subculture with lots of nudity on beaches and in communes. White covers very slightly toned, else near fine. More
Oversize postcard featuring an illustration by David Singer announcing the opening of the State Theater in Martinez, 1971.
SF: Cronus Productions, 1971. The card annouces that the State Theater will be presenting "dance concerts, plays, events." Printed in three colors. Fine (7" x 4.5"). More
Paths That Cross.
n.p.: SOOJ, 2005. Large 4to. Broadside poem. First edition. Illustrated with two images by artist Path Soong. One of only 30 numbered copies signed by Patti Smith and Path Soong, the entire signed edition (there were also 200 unsigned copies). Handsomely printed on Arches. The small signed edition was over-subscribed..... More
Frederick / Frederick Live.
NY: Arista Records, [1979]. 45rpm record. Mint record in very good plus sleeve. More
God Speed / Because the Night.
NY: Arista Records, [1978]. 45rpm record. Minute speck of wear to one label, else mint in plain white generic sleeve. More
Here Come the Hippies.
North Hollywood: Brandon House, [1967]. First edition of this Paperback Original. A novel about the hippie scene on Sunset Strip and the "Teenie Boppers, Brinkniks, and Hippies who were currently flooding the Strip and converting it to their own shocking psychedelic pattern." Nice wraparound cover art depicting the various counterculture..... More
Bradford Morrow Bookseller Catalogue Eight: John Steinbeck A Collection of Books & Manuscripts Formed by Harry Valentine of Pacific Grove, California.
Santa Barbara: Bradford Morrow, [1980]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. Foreword by John Payne. Photo-illustrated catalog of rare Steinbeck material offered for sale. Fine. The hardbound edition is scarce (only 250 copies). More
''No Wave'' promotional poster from A&M records, 1978.
Hollywood: A&M Records, 1978. Poster poses the question: "Are We Not Men?" Answer: "Who Cares." Printed in many colors featuring a striking photo-collage of a sunglass-wearing, spiky-haired punk rocker surfing on an ironing board against a leopard print background. The poster advertises bands such as The Police, The Dickies, Joe..... More
Down and In: Life in the Underground.
NY: Beech Tree/William Morrow, [1987]. Hardbound in dust jacket. First edition. The author traces the development of the bohemian tradition from the early scene in Greenwich Village through the Beats, hippies, and Punks. Illustrated with photographs. Minor tap to one corner, else fine in about fine spine faded dust jacket..... More
Poster announcing Ronald Tavel's 1985 production of My Foetus Lived on Amboy Street at the Theater for the New City.
NY: Privately published, 1985. Tavel was an Obie winning playwright probably best known for his work with Jack Smith and Andy Warhol. He worked on Smith's Flaming Creatures and wrote the screenplays for Warhol's Chelsea Girls, Vinyl, and Poor Little Rich Girl (among others), in addition to acting in several..... More
The Daring Breed, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1966.
[Burbank: Seven Seventy Publishers, 1966]. Hippie exploitation mag that explores the adventures of "The Daring Breed," members of the younger generation who are "trapped, desperate, frantic to escape their everyday life. Frantic for new excitement, pleasures." These folks occupy their time with eveything from biker gangs, "Swingin' Wild Groups," draft..... More
Hell's Angels: The Wild Breed, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1966.
Universal City: Seven Seventy Publishers, 1966. Counterculture exploitation magazine with an emphasis on the Hell's Angels featuring a "Hell's Angels Special Inside Report" with photos and a glossary of Hell's Angels slang. Also includes articles such as "Escapism with So-called Wonder Drugs" (LSD), "Sunset Strip Gone Crazy," plus the requisite..... More
Love Trip.
n.p.: n.p., n.d. [ca. 1968]. Outrageous hippie exploitation magazine. Generic cover photo of a naked woman posing for the camera deceptively creates the impression that this is a standard men's magazine, however it is largely devoted to reprinting Psychedelic Hippie No. 1, probably the best hippie exploitation mag ever. Includes..... More