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
No place: The Western Empire, 2020. 4to. Softbound (only issued softbound). First edition of this title that was not widely distributed. Reproduces in facsimile the confidential government report on the investigations into the Hell's Angels during the early '70s. Discusses their history and various activities including involvement in the narcotics..... More
[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
Burbank: Seven Seventy Publishers, ca. 1967. Terrific, no holds barred Hell's Angels exploitation mag featuring "Slezzy [sic] Sensuous Sluts" and "Debauched Angel women all drug takers and very experienced swap artists." Filled with photos of naked biker woman having sex on bikes and a variety of other places often involving..... More
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
[Burbank: Seven Seventy Publishers, ca. 1967]. One of the more extravagant hippie sleeze exploitation magazines (despite the misleading cover shot from a splatter film). Plenty of photos of naked cavorting hippies and other "way out nuts, kooks, goons, and flower people," with sections on "Haight-Ashbury Hippie Heaven," "The Swingers," "Incredible..... More
San Diego: Phenix Publishers, ca. 1968. 4to. A hippie exploitation mag with a cover blurb advertising a "nude hippie party with a naked rock band" named "The Monkey Wenches" whose photo appears on the cover. Filled with photos of naked hippies frolicking outdoors and, of course, at the nude hippie..... More
[San Diego: Phenix Publishers, 1969]. Hippie exploitation magazine exposing "The True Inside Story of Hollywood's Naked Hippies." Lots of b&w (and some color) photos of hippies having sex, playing cards, smoking a mammoth hookah, dancing with a dog, body painting, playing guitar, etc. Small price sticker to front cover, else..... More
[NY]: Privately published, 1917. Narrow 4to. Single sheet folded to make four pages. Gold leaf-covered paper covers features an illustration by Tice of a naked Eve holding a fig leaf, with the words "Bal Primitif Oct. 12" on the fig leaf. Inside is printed the info for the event that..... More
n.p.: Privately published, 1967. Announces the participation of The Wailers, P.H. Phactor, Weeds, Red Coats, Courtmen, Tweedy Brothers, Impacts, et al. The Trips Festval event took place at the Portland Armory on May 14, 1967. Designed by "Air Sign Co." which was primarily Paul Bassett with occasional help from Gina..... More
Albany, CA: It Ain't Me Babe, 1970. Tabloid, folded as issued. A SF Bay Area countercultural tabloid devoted to women's liberation and feminist issues. Paper slightly toned, else near fine. More
NY: Film-Makers' Cinematheque, 1964. Two pages are quarto, one is octavo, stapled at the corner. The first page lists the four initial programs of the Film-Makers' Cinematheque. The first program features "Newsreel" by Andy Warhol, "Senseless" and "Chumlum" by Ron Rice, "A Movie" by Bruce Conner, and "Thigh Line Lyre..... More
n.p.: Privately published by the artist, ca. 1954. Single quarto sheet of yellow stock printed in black. Features an illustration of one of Warhol's cherubic, angel-like figures suspended from an ornamental canopy with an owl perched on it. This holiday sentiment is reproduced in Warhol's stylized calligraphy: "Happy Everything and..... More
NY: Multiples Inc./Castelli Graphics, 1975. Signed by Warhol discretely at the bottom not affecting the image. Issued to announce the release of the Jagger Suite of silk-screens, this card was originally part of a set of 10 but is here offered separately. As new. More
n.p.:n.p., [1986]. Features a photo of Wilson and announces the subject of his lecture and workshop: "a new look at science and mysticism," with blurbs by Tom Robbins and Timothy Leary. Printed in black on light orange stock. Very fine. More
[Hilo, HI]: US Vintage Surf Auction, 2013. 4to. Hardbound in illustrated boards, and dust jacket. First edition, deluxe issue. One of 399 numbered copies signed by Jim Winniman and housed in publisher's printed box. Fabulous, comprehensive guide to all manner of surf collectibles through the ages including boards, posters, books..... More
n.p.:n.p., [1969]. In one of his earliest starring roles York played a British rock star who traveled to India to learn how to play sitar from a master. Fine (11" x 14"). The lot:. More
[Kathmandu, Nepal: Bardo Matrix, 1976]. Depicts a strange creature holding an opium pipe floating in midair above three other figures. This print is one of an overrun made for use in Young's most important work, Opium Elementals that consists of woodblock prints devoted to opium smoking. Young was one of..... More
[Kathmandu, Nepal: Bardo Matrix, 1976]. Depicts a skeleton holding an opium smoker by the throat amidst a scene that includes a tiger and a snake. This print is one of an overrun made for use in Young's most important work, Opium Elementals that consists of woodblock prints devoted to opium..... More
[Kathmandu, Nepal: Bardo Matrix, 1976]. Depicts a reclining opium smoker holding his pipe while an animalistic creature hovers over him. This print is one of an overrun made for use in Young's most important work, Opium Elementals that consists of woodblock prints devoted to opium smoking. Young was one of..... More
