The Dead Book, by Hank Harrison, subtitled "A Social History of the Grateful Dead," ORIGINAL SOFTBOUND PRINTING, 1973, with b & w drawing of dragon eating itself. COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL NEAL CASSIDY FLEXI-DISK, "NEAL CASSADY RAPS," very very rare in this condition, most of 'em have the disk removed. Condition VG+; intact; some wear to cover, some age marks, diagonal creas in lower corner, 3/4" split at top junction of cover and spine; interior excellent; decent condition overall. Very rare complete example of the first book about the Dead. $125.
Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72, by Hunter S. Thompson (Straight Arrow Press 1973, Second Printing); hardbound, 506 pages with dust jacket. Original printing of this classic in which Thompson trashes the 1972 presidential campaign which resulted in the re-election of Tricky Dick Nixon. This book has some of Thompson's best prose ever; his descriptions of Hubert Humphrey, Ed Muskie, and Tricky Dick himself should be required reading in every classroom in the country. If you haven't read this one for awhile, you owe it to yourself to pick it up and remember what it was all about.....or, for you younger folks, to discover it for the first time. The movie "Where the Buffalo Roam" starring Bill Murray as HST, was based loosely on this book. Surprisingly relevant in light of the current political climate....the more things change, the more they stay the same. Book in decent shape, some wear and creasing to dust jacket but all in all a decent copy. Cheap at $12 + 4.50 book rate postage.
Garcia, An American Life, by Blair Jackson (Penguin Viking 1999), 498 pp; hardbound with dust jacket, new condition. Semi-official biography; haven't read this one yet but it is on the list as soon as I get a little free time; well-received book. Publisher's list price $34.95; have unused copy left, $20 postpaid (includes book rate shipping; priority mail shipping $6 extra).
Captain Trips, A Biography of Jerry Garcia, by Sandy Troy (Thunder's Mouth Press 1994), 288pp. Biography of Jerry Garcia with lots of information about his early years, photos, etc., published prior to Jerry's untimely death. A good recap of Jerry's career, nice item for the library of any collector of San Francisco rock posters. First edition, hardbound; hardbound edition now unavailable and out of print. Publisher's list price $22.95, but I have about 10 copies available for $14.50 each postpaid (book rate).
Light My Fire, My Life with the Doors, by Ray Manzarek (Putnam 1998), 352 pp; hardbound. Ray Manzarek's observations on life with the Doors; have 2 new hardbound copies available for $17.50 each postpaid (book rate) (*)
Ramparts Magazine, March 1967, this is the famous issue with the wonderful color cover photo of Stanley Mouse vintage '67dressed up in an old naval officer's coat and sporting an Iron Cross around his neck; contains a long article by Warren Hinckle entitled "The Social History of the Hippies"; lots of great vintage color photos, the first page of the article has Wes Wilson artwork, interviews and commentary on Kesey, Leary, et al; article on the Hells Angels; absolutely essential to any poster collector's library; rare; beautiful like-new copy, $75.
Beatle Bulletin, August 1964, original Beatles fanzine, 44 pp, B & W with photos; consists mostly of the COMPLETE SCRIPT OF "A HARD DAYS' NIGHT"--cover has some rubbing and a few minor pen scribbles; one light stain; someone circled George's name inside everywhere it appears in the script, VG- overall; still has original mailing sticker on it. $10.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #2; cover date 11/23/67; very early, rare issue of this classic rock periodical; lead article deals with Bob Dylan's "Nashville Skyline" LP which was being recorded at the time; other articles about the SF scene; very nice condition for such an early issue; asking $175.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #10, 5/11/68, great cover photo of Cream-vintage Eric Clapton by Linda (McCartney) Eastman in black and blue; contains historic Rolling Stone Clapton interview. Nice overall condition with the usual paper age; great early issue $55.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #12, 6/22/68, cover photo of Bob Dylan holding what looks like a cross or other similar ancient artifact, articles on the Los Angeles scene and "The Missing Bob Dylan album," good condition with the usual typical paper age, $40.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #13, 7/6/68, Tiny Tim photo cover, feature on stereophonic sound; decent condition; minor age $20.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #14, 7/20/68, cover photo of Frank Zappa peeking out from behind some rocks; articles include RS interview with Zappa, and article "Cream's New Record Bombed" (that's Wheels of Fire, folks, with the definitive Clapton version of Crossroads still going strong 35 years later--so much for the review). Great collectible issue for Zappa and Clapton fans; the usual age and some slight fraying of inside pages due to irregular refolding; otherwise good condition, $48.50.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #15, 8/10/68, Cover photo of Mick Jagger with headphones on and holding something between his legs; articles on "The Return of the Rolling Stones," and the breakup of Cream (was it that long ago?). Couple small discoloration spots on cover and a wee bit of fraying in the top margin; nice early issue $20.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #17, 9/14/68, red Rick Griffin cover with drawing of Mickey Mouse dressed up as a gunslinger lighting up a cigaratte, with a balloon reading "Welp!" Inside is the Rolling Stone interview with Pete Townshend. Scarce desirable Griffin cover; excellent condition except that someone outlined the word "Welp" in blue pen. Otherwise nice. $35.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #19, 10/12/68, Mick Jagger color photo and Rolling Stone interview with Mick Jagger inside; inside article of Sky River rock festival. Great early issue in nice condition, $35. Second copy, couple of minor age spots, also in good shape, $30. (*)
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #22, 11/23/68, the famous John and Yoko nude cover; nice Beatles related issue; articles on breakup of Big Brother and Cream; Rolling Stone interview with John Lennon; nice condition, usual minor age, $40.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #23, cover date 12/7/68, Doug Sahm cover, articles on Joan Baez, Texas, Hendrix, purported Beatles free concert tour (never happened); nice condition, very slight paper age, $20.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #25, 1/4/69, cover photo of Rob Tyner of the MC5, articles on breakup of Traffic and formation of blind faith, Janis Joplin's new band, other things. This issue is popular with MC5 collectors. A couple of small brown age or smear marks on cover lettering; otherwise nice condition. $17.50.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #28, Inverview with Michaelangelo Antonioni and Zabriskie Point, special report from Japan on Rockin' in the Land of the Rising Sun, also article on Zap Comix and R. Crumb. Nice early issue in very nice above average condition, $20.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #41, 9/6/69, Joe Cocker cover photo, article and inside cover photo of Peter Fonda; complete and in good condition with minor overall paper age, $15.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #47, 11/29/69, brown cover with Bob Dylan photo; second anniversary issue; contains Rolling Stone interview with Bob Dylan; usual paper age to inside pages, cover excellent; nice overall condition for such an early issue, $27.50.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #65, 9/3/70, Mick Jagger cover from movie "Performance"; also article on the Festival Express concerts, Steve Miller, Last Ports. Nice, clean copy, great condition $25.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #69, 10/29/70, Janis Joplin death issue with black and white photo of Janis; decent condition; a number of small brown age spots in margin, slight cracking of paper on center fold; otherwise decent, $20.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #75, 2/4/71, nice cover photo of John Lennon hugging Yoko Ono; also Part II of the John Lennon Interview, "Life with the Lions," nice condition, usual minor age, $15.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #94, 10/28/71, Beach Boys cover photo, Part I of the Beach Boys "California Saga" article; also article on early Black Sabbath and report on Bangla Desh. Nice clean copy, $17.75.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #100, 1/20/72, color photo of a smiling Jerry Garcia lying on the beach; contains Part 1 of the famous Garcia interview; Stanley Kubrick interview, beautiful condition $27.50.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #103, 3/2/72, Milton Glaser cover with portrait of Bob Dylan, Part II of the famous Dylan interview; very clean copy, nice condition. $30.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #104, 3/16/72, Robert Grossman cover featuring cartoon drawings of the "old" and "new" Bob Dylan; Part II of the Dylan interview, nice clean copy, $25.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #147, 11/8/73; Watergate-era issue contains interview with Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the Pentagon Papers. Back cover has full color ad for release of the Grateful Dead's Wake of the Flood LP; back cover has wome wrinkles, otherwise clean, $5.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #149, 12/6/73, feature issue is article "The Allman Bros. Story"; nice cover with painting of Gregg Allman; also contains Ralph Steadman art of Dallas '73; Bob Dylan tour, and Part II of the Daniel Ellsberg interview. 2 copies available; copy 1 nice and clean, excellent shape $15; copy #2 almost as decent but with some wrinkles at bottom front and back covers, $8.50. (*)
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #246, 8/25/77, Star Wars Issue (the first release of the original Star Wars, not the current reissue); includes cover with all the original characters, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hammil; interview with George Lucas, article on Ted Nugent; decent condition with usual minor age, $10.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #254, 12/15/77, Tenth Anniversary Issue, includes Hunter S. Thompson article on the disappearance of Oscar Zeta Acosta, who was the inspiration behind the character of Dr. Gonzo's attorney in Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas. Nice condition, small fold/tear in lower front cover, otherwise clean. $6.00.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #310, 2/7/80, Fleetwood Mac article and cover with Mick Fleetwood and Stevie Nicks, articles on the Police and Dustin Hoffman; small tear in upper margin of back cover; otherwise clean $5.00.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #335, 1/22/81, John Lenon memorial issue published shortly after his death, cover featuring a nude John hugging Yoko; lots of reminiscences about John's death. Front cover nice, back cover has paper age and a missing corner piece, otherwise clean. Important issue. $6.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #380, 10/4/82, John Lennon / Yoko Ono cover issu; articles on John Lennon's "private years," the US festival, the Who, Springsteen, others. Nice condition, minor paper age $6.
Rolling Stone Magazine, Issue #415, 2/16/84, special Beatles anniversary issue with nice color cover featuring vintage photo of the Fab Four; inside articles on Beatles, Beatlemania, other Beatles-related items. Nice condition $6.
Rock Magazine, 2/15/71; this was a Rolling Stone wannabe magazine based in NY; features article on Grateful Dead, also Savoy, Tom Rush; nice blue and yellow color photo of Jerry, Pigpen, Mickey, Bobby that looks to be taken from American Beauty promo shots; nice condition, $20.
Rock Magazine, 2/28/72, feature article "In the Wake of the Airplane," relating to breakup of the Jefferson Airplane; other stuff; nice color cover with photo of late-vintage Airplane on stage. This magazine had a format similar to that of the early Rolling Stone magazines. Nice condition; slight paper age, $15.00.
Rock Magazine, 5/8/72, feature article "Keith Richard in LA"; other vintage music articles, nice color cover featuring vintage photo of Keith; nice condition $12.00.
Rock Magazine, 7/3/72; Special Issue "The Rolling Stones Come to America;" nice cover with vintage photo of Mick singing into a microphone; nice condition $12.50.
Circus Magazine, 12/71, John Lennon, Leon Russell, Led Zeppelin, Beach Boys, "The Solo Artist vs. the Group, nice condition $22.
Trouser Press Collectors' Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2, Nov/Dec 1978; early record collector's magazine; newspaper-type format; feature article on "colored vinyl--a chronological survey." 2 copies, nice condition, slight paper age but clean, $3.00 each. (*)
Aardvark Papers #1, 1970, underground comix magazine published in Salt Lake City, Utah; underground comic tabloid featuring black and white artwork by Rob Brown (artist of the 1970 Salt Lake City Pink Floyd, Traffic, Moody Blues concert posters, as well as plenty of late 60s Berkeley Barb covers & comix, Yellow Dog #15, Promethean Enterprises with Griffin, Moscoso, Irons, Shubb, etc.), Neil Passey (created a huge number of SLC concert posters along with a few illos in Promethean Enterprises #3, etc.), Pat Eddington (front and back covers), Mike Evans, Al Davoren (Promethean Enterprises, etc.) and others...- Aging in the paper, otherwise clean; first / only printing, only 2,000 or so printed. 3 copies available, $ 25.00 each. (*)
Mucchio Selvaggio, Issue #14 (12/78); Italian rock magazine; text in Italian with cover photo of Neil Young sitting on a dressing room bench playing guitar; cover also lists articles on Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, the Ramones, the Outlaws, Johnny Shines, and others. Nice condition, $10.
Record World magazine, 12/20/80 cover date; features color cover of John Lennon 1940-80; published very soon after his death, $4.50.
BAM Magazine (Bay Area Music), Issue #43 (11/17/78); great Grateful Dead issue of this local free magazine that chronicled the local San Francisco music scene for many years. Has great color cover with image of a skeleton stepping over the pyramids; includes article by Mickey Hart on the 1978 Egypt Tour, also article on "The Magical Art of Kelley and Mouse" by Jack McDonough; reviews of records, and so on. Interesting reading. Have 4 very clean copies of this issue, $10 each. (*)
Guitar Player Magazine, Nov. 1974, Carlos Santana cover, article Carlos, Steve Hackett, others. Good condition, $7.00.
Guitar Player Magazine, June 1976, great cover photo on Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna), articles on Jorma, Doobie Bros., others. Good condition with slight cover wear, $8.00.
Guitar Player Magazine, Aug. 1976, nice 70s vintage cover photo of Eric Clapton, articles on Clapton, George Benson, Lowell George, Carl Radle, others. Good condition with original mailing label on back cover, $7.50.
Guitar Player Magazine, Oct. 1978, great cover photo and article on Jerry Garcia, nice condition with original mailing lavel on cover, $10.
Guitar Player Magazine, October 1980, Jeff Beck cover issue, articles on Beck, others. Excellent condition with original mailing label on cover, $6.50.
Guitar Player Magazine, Feb. 1983, great Frank Zappa cover photo, articles on Zappa, Robby Krieger, others. Nice condition $8.50.
Thunder Road, Vol. I, Number II, Nov. 1978; early Springsteen fanzine; B & W magazine format with photos; probably had a pretty limited distribution; nice clean copy $10.
Backstreets Magazine, magazine devoted to Bruce Springsteen, loads of articles and pix on the Boss. Have the following issues available; your choice $6 each:
The Golden Road, Issue #1, Winter 1984; nice first issue of the popular Grateful Dead fanzine published by prominent Dead author Blair Jackson. Contains article on Mickey Hart, interesting article on origin of many popular songs performed by the Dead, like "Little Red Rooster," etc;, set lists for all 1983 shows, etc. Hard to find first issue, limited distribution. Have 1 nice NM of this one available, $25.
Relix Magazine, Vol. 5, #4 (10/78); Jefferson Starship cover, Rolling Stones Photos; article on new San Francisco bands, interesting graphics and advertising; VG+ condition, $4.
Relix Magazine, Vol. 12, #5 (11/85); Grateful Dead 20th Anniversary, also interviews with Marty Balin and Commander Cody, very nice condition, $10.
Relix Photo Album: Special annual photo issue put out by Relix Magazine: contains current and vintage photos of rock bands and artists; lots of nice photography here. Have the following issues available, your choice $7.00 each:
"Bucketfull of Groovies," special UK fanzine produced by "Bucketfull of Brains; 34pp B & W with interviews, illustrations, photos, articles on the Flamin' Groovies. Essential for any serious fan of this band, neat item. Originally included a flexi-disc with an unreleased Groovies song, but sadly that is no longer included; removed at some point. Not sure when this was produced, latest date I could find in it is 1987 so probably '87 or '88; nice item, minor wear but basically in good condition. $12.50.
Strange Things Happening, Vol. 1, No 2 (June 1988) UK music magazine with feature article on Iggy & the Stooges, also Giant Sand, The Shamen, Richard Brautigan, Wire, others, record reviews, the usual. Nice magazine, interesting and well done, clean with minimal wear, $12.
Creem Magazine, June 1988, Madonna cover, articles on Madonna, Tiffany, and Belinda Carslisle, The Church and Ted Nugent. Average/minor wear $5.
Creem Magazine, Sept. 1988, Rod Stewart cover and feature article, also articles on the Georgia Satellites and Thomas Dolby. Minor wear, $5.00.
Kulture, Vol. 1, No. 2, (San Diego-based, mid 1990s). Interesting locally produced magazine with lots of color and graphics; Iggy Pop cover with articles on Iggy, Combustible Edison, Meat Puppets, others. Don't think this mag lasted very long; nice interesting item, $10.
Mohair Sweets, No. 4, 1998-99, nice Canadian-based fanzine with a retro slanticles and interviews with the Box Tops, Sonic's Rendezvous Band, Bomboras, New Salem Witch Hunters, others. Nice Box Tops photo on cover, old price sticker on front (removable if you know how), light wear, basically clean, $8.50.
Jerry Garcia Band, 10/15/87, Lunt-Fontaine Theatre, Broadway, New York; "Playbill" theatre program for this famous round of "Jerry Garcia on Broadway" shows; cover has photo of Garcia dressed in Magician's robes and a guitar neck rising from a hat; inside has info on the band, and other NY theatre articles; nice and popular Garcia collectible, NM condition, $50.
Bob Marley & the Wailers, Kaya '78 tour program; nice 9 x 12 20-page tour program with nice color cover showing drawing of Marley, reggae colors and lion; inside has detailed biographical info and photos on all members of the band, lyrics to all the songs on the Kaya LP, list of tour dates in May through July 1978. Nice original Marley item, excellent condition, $50.
The Beatles Meet Dave Clark 5, vintage teenybopper magazine publication, usual photos and such, nice item for Beatle collectors, nice condition, $25.
Beatles Ltd. 24-pp. souvenir photo book copyright 1964 published by Creswell Publications, NY. Purple cover; glossy high quality photos of the Beatles early on. Nice condition, $18.
The Beatles, 1982, 20th Anniversary commemorative pamphlet marking 20 years since the release of the Beatles' first single, "Love Me Do." Nice 30-pp program-style souvenir of English origin featuring nice color photos and biographical information. Well produced, 2 copies available, a little cover wear; otherwise clean, $10 each. (*)
The Rolling Stones, 1973 Tour in Hawaii; tour book with front cover of airbrushed tropical clouds, sky and palm trees; inside the usual photos typical in souvenir tour books. This one must be a fairly uncommon tour book as the Stones played only a few gigs in Hawaii in 1973; I have two nice copies of this tour book, $25 each. (*)
The Rolling Stones in Concert, 1982, by Linda Martin (Crescent Books); Hardcover book of photos of the Stones from all their various periods in chronological order, arranged by time period; many nice photos, with text, list of concert tours since the beginning, and a discography. Nice hardbound volume, excellent shape, $16.00.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer, souvenir tour program 1977, black "ELP" cover like the album released at that time; inside has usual photos, info. on the band and the tour. $9.00.
Bruce Springsteen, An American Classic, by Mike Slaughter; 1984, softcover 30-pp pamphlet, like a tour program but isn't; typical bio information and vintage color photos of the Boss at the peak of his popularity, nice NM condition, $3.00.
Bruce Springsteen, Back in the UA$, 1984 (Robus Books); yet another magazine-tour book style photo book on the Boss, well-produced with some very nice tour photos, the best of the batch of similar materials offered here, $12.00.
Bruce Springsteen, Visions of America, by Adam Sweeting, 1985; another softcover 62-pp trade publication, in softcover format; bios, photos of the Boss. $5.00.
The Boss, A Special Souvenir Tribute to Bruce Springsteen, circa 1985; still another softbound souvenir-type publication with bio information, color photos, nice high quality stock; British publication, very nice NM condition $7.00.
Lynyrd Skynyrd, American Tour Program 1977-78, photos, info from "Street Survivors" LP period; nice photos and info, 2 nice copies, $25 each. (*)
Great American Music Fair, 9/2/75(?), New York State Fairgrounds; souvenir program for this event which featured the Beach Boys, Doobie Brothers, America, Jefferson Starship, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and the Stanky Brown Group (!?/!), Nice multicolor cover, good photo and bio information inside; $25.
Grateful Dead Scrapbook, looks to be circa 1978 or so; 16pp fanzine crudely produced with photos of band. Cover photo of Jerry playing guitar; back cover has ad for Dead's appearance at Nassau Coliseum. Interesting obscure Dead item, $8.00.
Grateful Dead, 1982 Calendar, nice cover art by Thomas, reminiscent of Kelley/Mouse aft of the period featuring pyramids floating in a sea of sand dunes; inside has various cool Dead photos, and calendar. Nice old calendar, $7.00
Balboa High School (San Francisco) yearbook, 1966-67. I was going to run this on eBay, but then I got started thinking, "what could be more 60's than a vintage high school yearbook from San Francisco in the pre-Summer of Love era." Mostly, it is a typical high school yearbook from the period, with lots of sports photos, student activities, and so on (click here and here) . This one, however, sports a neat proto-psychedelic cover (click here) and the student activities include photos of dances featuring the legendary local band The Harbinger Complex and The Weeds, as well as a couple of other groups. Interesting San Francisco item; nice condition, no inscriptions $25.
Beatles, "Lady Madonna" sheet music; thick stock with very cool red and black cover with vintage lettering and great drawings of the Beatles; a 1.5" margin tear on the reverse page, no missing paper, cover excellent, a little other minor wear overall. $15.00.
Firesign Theatre, circa 1993, flyer/program from their 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour; 5 x 7 B & W 4-page foldover; front cover has a drawing of the 4 of them dressed up like animals; inside has program info and ads for Bear Whiz Beer, Loosner's Castor Oil Flakes, Ralph Spoilsport Motors, and other legendary figures from the Firesign Theatre. 2 copies NM- $6.00 each (*)
Monster Company, 1973-75; this was Stanley Mouse's T-Shirt company through which he produced and sold his fantastic early T-Shirt designs. For a couple of years, Monster issued catalogs with color illustrations of the shirts offered; these are cool mini-compendiums of Stanley's T-Shirt designs. I have a few of these, offered as follows:
Steve Miller, 1988, program/flyer for "Born 2B Blue" tour; color with photo of Miller in suit and tie playing guitar on cover; lotsa info, ads, and tour dates inside. Very commerical. VG/VG+ $1.25.
Original Artwork by famous rock and roll/psychedelic artists
Posters--Bill Graham and Miscellaneous Fillmore Auditorium
Posters--Family Dog and Related
Posters--Miscellaneous California (1960's and early '70's)
Posters--Miscellaneous Non-California (1960's and early '70's)
Posters --More Recent Stuff (late 1970's to the present)
Handbills--Bill Graham and Miscellaneous Fillmore Auditorium
Handbills--Family Dog and Related
Handbills--Miscellaneous California (1960's and early '70's)
Handbills--Miscellaneous Non-California (1960's and early '70's)
