Counterculture
The Tattoo Book
The Pyne Press, January 1971. First Edition. Hardcover. A very good copy of the first edition hardcover. A nice copy in square, tight binding (sight browning to text edges). More
Tattoo Calendar for 1979
E.M. Underwood, Tattoos, Inc., 1978. First Edition. Spiral Bound. This scarce 1979 calendar features color photographs by Larry Weigel of tattoos entirely from the body of Chuck Eldridge. Artists includeDean Dennis, Cliff Raven, Ed Hardy, David Yurkew, Painless Nell, Tommy Williams, Tattoo Joe, Jack Rudy, Bob Roberts, and Al Miller..... More
Tattooing the World Over: Successful Method of Removing Tatooes
Zeis Studio, 1947. First Edition. Paperback. A very good copy of the scarce first edition of this classic Milt Zeis. Lower corner of front cover clipped, minor wear). Text clean and unmarked. B/w illustrations. More
Sande [together with] Three Issues of Beam
Self Published, 1979. First Edition. Unknown. Sande is [20]pp., including side stappled wraps, measuring 8.5 x 5.5'. The issues of Beam are single 8.5 x 11' sheets printed on both sides, and feature a list of art events, art cinema showings, happenings, and performance art shows. issues are from May..... More
The history of tattooing and its significance,: With some account of other forms of corporal marking,
Gale Research Co, January 1974. Reprint. Hardcover. A very good copy of this scarce facsimile reprint of the 1925 edition, cmplete with folding plate. Blue cloth (minor spotting to edges). More
ANERCA/COMPOST - Use and Care Guide
Anerca/Compost, 1988. Unknown. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. [42]pp. A xerox printed zine featuring poetry, neo dada collage art, and drawings. Based out of Vanacouver, this issue featues a collage poem by Lisa Robertson; poetry by Gerry Gilbert, Hilary Peach, Ron Offen, Tyronne Williams, Janet Gray, David Oates..... More
Catholic No. 1: CATS
Evil Twin Publications, 2003. First Edition. Wraps. One of 1000 numbered copies printed of the First Edition, this being #619. 56pp., with b/w and color photos/illustrations throughout; handsewn orange wraps with attached cardboard covers, screen printed by Ralchael Hawkins. A touch of light wear, else a nice copy. More
Tattootime Volume 1, Number 1 Fall, 1982: New Tribalism
Permanent Press, 1982. First Edition. Paperback. An exceptional, very near-to-fine copy. Binding tight and crisp, text clean and unmarked. First volume of this scarce journal dedicated to tattooing. More
The Tattooists
Albert L. Morse, March 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. A very good copy of this scarce first ediiton in original black cloth stamped in red( slight fading to spine; slight browning to edges; no jacket). Color, b/w Illustrations. One of 2500 copies issued. More
GROUP 28 / Momday 1981
Group 28, 1981. Unknown. [8]pp., including side stapled wraps, measuring 4.5 x 7'. Features Jame Carlsson's calandar /reviews for May21-June 1; a poetical review of Johanna Went (LA punk performance artist) by underground musician Sue Ann Harkey; poem by Gary Reel; and Lyrics/poem by Sue Ann Harkey and Sharon Gannon..... More
Patio Table. No. 1 / Winter 1982
Citizens for Non-Linear Futures, 1982. Unknown. Single printed sheet measuring 22 x 34 inches; printed on both sides, and folded to 8.5 x 11 inches; with 12 columns featuring art review by Jae Carlsson (on Roy Lichtenstein); Poem by Allen Thompson; Necessitarianism, by Sue Ann Harkey; pastic Body, Plasma Blood..... More
Pierced Hearts and True Love: an Illustrated History of the Origin and Development of European Tattooing and a Survey of Its Present State
Derek Verschoyle, 1954. First Edition. Hardcover. Scarce in jacket. A good copy of the first edition, second printing (stated), in the uncommon original jacket (price-clipped jacket has long tear and large chip to front panel, additional minor chipping; book has minor foxing and slight wear). More
Tattooing the World Over
Zeis Studio, 1968. Second Edition. Paperback. A nice copy of the Second editin in original yellow wraps (slight wear. B/w illustrations. More
Open City Issue #48 March 29 - April 4, 1968
Open City, January 1968. Trade Paperback. 11.5 x 17.75' [20]pp. A nice copy of this classic Los Angeles counterculture tabloid. Features Charles Bukowski's 'Notes of a Dirty Old Man' column; the 1968 election; with film/music reviews and personal ads. Some wear in places, usual center fold crease, else Very GoodB/w..... More
Open City Issue #54 May 31 to June 6, 1968
Open City, January 1968. Trade Paperback. 16.25 x 23' 12pp. A nice copy of this classic Los Angeles counterculture tabloid. Features Charles Bukowski's 'Notes of a Dirty Old Man' column; Eldridge Says Goodbye. Some wear in places, shallow closed tears, and the usual center fold creases, else Very GoodB/w Illustrations..... More
Open City Issue #90 February 7 - April 14, 1969
Open City, January 1968. Trade Paperback. 16.25 x 23' 12pp. A nice copy of this classic Los Angeles counterculture tabloid. Features Charles Bukowski's 'Notes of a Dirty Old Man' column; Sam Winston's 'Night in a Gay Bar'; 'Black Mayor for LA?; and the 'LA Art Scene'. Some wear in places..... More
Open City Issue #48 March 29 - April 4, 1968
Open City, 1968. Unknown. 11.5 x 17.75' [20]pp. A nice copy of this classic Los Angeles counterculture tabloid. Features Charles Bukowski's 'Notes of a Dirty Old Man' column; the 1968 election; with film/music reviews and personal ads. Some wear in places, usual center fold crease, else Very GoodB/w Illustrations. More
Open City Issue #59 July 5 - 11, 1968
Open City, 1968. Unknown. 16.25 x 23' 12pp. A nice copy of this classic Los Angeles counterculture tabloid. Features Charles Bukowski's 'Notes of a Dirty Old Man' column; Eldridge Says Goodbye. Some wear in places, shallow closed tears, and the usual center fold creases, else Very GoodB/w Illustrations. More
Open City Issue #77 November 8 -14, 1968
Open City, 1968. Unknown. 16.25 x 23' 12pp. A nice copy of this classic Los Angeles counterculture tabloid. Features Charles Bukowski's 'Notes of a Dirty Old Man' column; Eldridge Says Goodbye. Some wear in places, shallow closed tears, and the usual center fold creases, else Very GoodB/w Illustrations. More
Tattootime Volume 2, Number 1 Winter 1983: Tattoo Magic
Permanent Press, 1983. First Edition. Paperback. A very good copy in the original wraps (lower corner of text and cover bumped). Binding tight, text clean and unmarked. More
Plagiarism: Art as Commodity and Strategies for Its Negation
Aporia Press, January 1987. Saddle-stapled wraps. Second Printing. 32pp., including the pink printed cardstock covers. Light wear, small soliling to the fore-edge, else a Very Good copy. // This is a pamphlet intended to accompany the debate that surrounds 'The Festival of Plagiarism'. More
Coffee Gallery Event Broadsheet - Poet's Gallery For October-November 1973
Coffee Gallery, 1973. Unknown. Single printed sheet (8.5 x 14') folded in four (to 4.25 x 7') Printed cover, featuring Lennart Bruce's Nov. 7th, 1973 reading; a Gallery profile; folding out to list the Gallery line-up: Amilcar Lobos (Oct. 24), Wilfred Castano (Oct. 31), Lennart Bruce (Nov. 7), and Stephen..... More
The Futurist
Xerox Sutra Editions, 1983. Unknown. 16pp., handsewn in grey cardstock covers with xerox illustration to front cover, and Illustrated throughout with xerox art. 'THE FUTURIST is part of volume one of THE NEW YORK JOURNALS. This book was originally improvised ona minolta copying machine at the William Cullen Bryant Library..... More
The Gleaner Zine #10 - The Circus Is In Towne
The Gleaner, 2004. Unknown. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" 34pp., with color xerox covers, b/w and color pages throughout, with ephemera either mounted or laid in loose. A wonderful DIY zine, featuring How-To's for creative art projects and selected themes, with neo-dada xerox collages, mail art and reader submitted..... More