Author: MEIER, HENK J. (TEXT), COR JARING PHTOGRAPHS),
Title: Magisch Centrum Amsterdam in de vorm van foto's van Cor Jaring...[Eerste druk; First edition].
Description: Amsterdam, Arbeiderspers, 1966. 8°. Original coloured and illustrated limp wrappers. [92]pp. of numerous monochrome photographs, incl. portratis and some facsims, taken by Cor Jaring, with extensive general text and captions by Henk J. Meier, layout by Jacques Teljeur, explanatory note on the phenomenon of happenings printed on lower outer cover. First an only edition of this photorecord by Cor Jaring with extensive dutch text recording Provo happenings, e.g.: confrontations with Amsterdam authorities and Police forces in Amsterdam City, the world's 'magic'centre: Ithap- happens in Amsterdam'. (copy with a narrow modern cloth strip to spine, covers scuffed and scratched in places, contents good). PROVO: The Provo Movement (1965-1972) was directed by a playful Anarchist group which combined non-violence and absurd humor to create social changes. The name Provo was coined by Dutch sociologist Buikhuizen to describe in a condescending way, post-war disaffected dutch teens who spent their time provoking the authorities. The Theatrical street happenings organized by the Provos attracted huge crowds and often resulted in over-reaction by the Police. The group found great symphaty among the Amsterdammers and at one point obtained five seats on the City Council. Its ideas influenced urban planning, social housing and cultural life in general. It campaigned against marijhuana prohibition, air pollution from urban traffic congestion, and the tobacco industry and it created numerous anti-royal events and literature.

Keywords: provo happenings demonstration provocation anarchism history culture legacy amsterdam magic centre dutch