Thrills, Adrian et al (authors)

48 Thrills No. 6

Essex, UK, Adrian Thrills, Publisher, 1977. Wraps. no date, 1977. 11 ¾ by 8 ¼ inches. Single stapled format. 8 leaves, printed on single sides only. Poorly reproduced black and white photos throughout. A fanzine created to offer an alternative to mainstream music magazines, relying on spontaneity, often reflected in production quality. Adrian Thrills would later become a professional music journalist (see Triggs, p. 59 for previous information). With very short pieces on The Boys, The Rezillos, The Wailers and a lengthy interview with former Sex Pistols producer Dave Goodman. Last page a pin up photo of the Buzzcocks. Extra page of a Boys album review included, not original to the piece, and most likely a copy of a copy. GOOD condition. Minor toning along the extremities. Diagonal center crease present. Light rusting to the staple. Good .

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Book number: 016587

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Gunn, Alex et al.

Destroy-la. Issue #4

Van Nuys, CA, Destroy Press, 1982. Wraps. Glossy illustrated wraps. 32 pp. Illustrations throughout. Nicely put together zine out of the L.A. area, that despite the aggressive sounding title, veers close to all those regular music mags out there. Chelsea, Husker Du, San Francisco punk, etc. round out this issue. VERY GOOD condition. Remains of old price sticker on the upper front cover. Minor toning and light wrinkling. Very Good .

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Book number: 019253

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Gunn, Alex et al.

Destroy-la. Issue #3. July, 1982

Van Nuys, CA, Destroy Press, 1982. Wraps. Illustrated wraps. 36 pp. Illustrations throughout. Nicely put together zine out of the L.A. area, that despite the aggressive sounding title, veers close to all those regular music mags out there. This issue looks at the New York punk scene, Circle One, Sex Sick, Fear, TSOL, Bow Wow Wow, etc. VERY GOOD condition. Minor toning and light wrinkling. Very Good .

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Book number: 019279

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Alfonso, Ralph (editor)

Blah Blah Woof Woof. No. 1. May, 1978

Toronto, Blah Blah Woof Woof, Publisher, 1978. Wraps. Side stapled format with a brown and green printed front cover and light blue paper in the interior. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 12 pp. including covers. Photos throughout. Rear cover a poorly reproduced photo of Blondie. A zine from Toronto Canada, produced by Ralph Alfonso, a Canadian poet and producer (Diodes), as well as creator of several zines. This issue with news of the B-Girls making a record (with photo), news on the Diodes, G-Rays and others. VERY GOOD condition. Minor soiling. Light wrinkling at the corners. Very Good .

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Book number: 014840

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Anderson, Neil (photographer)

The Poser. The Photozine. Issue Two

London, Better Badges, Publisher, 1979. Wraps. 11 ¾ by 8 ¼ inches. Side stapled format. 20 pp. Black and white photos throughout. A post-punk fanzine focusing on photography, with Anderson offering to sell individual prints featured in the zine. Also offered are tips for taking photos at gigs, with another author reviewing shows by Bank of Dresden. Second issue, with photos of the Mo-dettes, Ruts, Iggy Pop, Chippenham bands. GOOD+ condition. General toning to the piece. Minor curling and creasing at the corners. (Mark Jay Collection). Triggs p. 82/83. Good .

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Book number: 013694

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Zero, Andy et al.

City Fun Volume 2 Number 29. Nov 11th 1981

Manchester, UK, City Fun Collective, Publisher, 1981. Wraps. 11 ¾ by 8 ¼ inches. 12 pages, including covers. Later issue of this influential Manchester zine, known for its social commentary on punk, music, the left, the right, etc. As Wilkinson notes, "City Fun's witty hostility towards identitarian fragmentation was not confined to gender and sexuality" (Wilkinson, p. 102.) Nothing was sacred in its takes on the peripheral (or not so peripheral) social and political issues affecting punks, etc. This issue with a look at the city of Berlin, a poor review of New Order, etc. GOOD condition. Minor wrinkling, creasing and edgewear. Upper corner a bit curled. Minor toning. Some stains to the rear cover, with a few small spots to the front cover. Good .

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Book number: 019974

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Anger, Alan

Live Wire (Livewire) Number 7. July, 1977

London, Alan Anger, 1977. Wraps. Single stapled format. Approximately 11 ¾ by 8 ¼ inches. 9 leaves, including covers. Black and white photos and clip art throughout. Written by Alan Anger, the vocalist for the band the Rowdies, Live Wire ran for 19 issues and offered interviews and commentary on the punk scene. Issue seven, with pieces on Defiant, the Violators, Sex Pistols, etc. VERY GOOD condition. Minor toning. Light curling at the corners. Staple slightly rusted, with minor staining around it. Very Good .

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Book number: 014740

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Thunder (Anger), Alan

Live Wire (Livewire) Issue No. 4. April/May 1977

London, Alan Anger, 1977. Wraps. Single stapled format. Approximately 11 ½ by 8 ¼ inches. 15 leaves, printed on single sides only. Black and white photos and clip art throughout. Written by Alan Thunder or Anger, the vocalist for the band the Rowdies, Live Wire ran for 19 issues and offered interviews and commentary on the punk scene. As Thunder states "oh no, not another bloody fanzine. Well this is another fanzine-only it's gonna be different. I mean it." News on the Sex Pistols and Slits show, The Clash, Chelsea, Generation X, the Jam and others. VERY GOOD condition. Light curling at the corners. Staple slightly rusted, with minor staining around it. Minor toning. A few small spots of rust stains to the covers. Very Good .

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Book number: 015444

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Holden, Geoff (author and publisher)

Beaten to the Punch. July 1980

Leeds/York, Geoff Holden, 1980. Wraps. Side folding wraps. 12 by 8 ½ inches. 8 pp. Black and white photos throughout. First regular issue, after the preview issue, of this zine dedicated to the punk/new wave scene around York. Very short pieces on the Specials, Delta 5, Linton Kwesi Johnson and others. GOOD condition. Zine rather wrinkled. Minor foxing and soiling. Good .

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Book number: 019328

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Ric Menck, author and Publisher

Image (No Issue Number, Perhaps #3)

Barrington, IL, Ric Menck. Wraps. no date, late 1970s. Single stapled zine. 8 ½ by 11 inches. 10 leaves, including covers. Printed on single sides only. Handwritten letter on notebook paper mentioning ad rates, laid in, signed by Ric Menck. Varying color and quality paper, from brown to blue or white, with some pages bearing three hole punches along the right margin, perhaps as issued. Appears produced on a spirit duplicator. Billed as Chicago's only punk/pop newsletter, Image was produced by Ric Menck, presumably the drummer/musician who has played in many bands since the 1970s. This issue with pieces on the Ramones, Shoes, the Names, the Haskels, the Cult Heroes, and others. GOOD condition. Minor wrinkling and uneven toning. Good .

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Book number: 016734

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No Author

Pin Nr. 3. Summer 1980

Leiden, Holland, No publisher, 1980. Wraps. Side stapled zine. 11 ¾ by 8 ¼ inches. 6 pp. including covers. A few black and white photos. Third issue of this punk zine from Holland, sometimes published in English when the fates aligned, embracing a simplified punk aesthetic of handwritten and typed text, photos, all laced with expletives. This issue with brief pieces on The Slits, Stiff Little Fingers, Chelsea and Crass. Reads like a two minute punk song. VERY GOOD condition. Minor curling, creasing and wear along the extremities. Pink ink smudge at the lower front cover. Very Good .

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Book number: 015367

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Kat, Katie (author and artist)

Spidder 17

No Place, No publisher. Wraps. No publisher, place or date. Perhaps circa 2010 ish, later or earlier. Illustrated wraps. 8 ½ by 5 inches. 22 pp. Illustrations and comics throughout. A zine perhaps issued by Katie Kat, with this number being a "total skate folk issue." As such, skateboarding is mentioned, along with several action shots of skateboarding, the origin of Zorlac skateboards, etc. Zine perhaps from the Tennessee or Alabama area. Definitely printed via computer (at least the text). GOOD condition. Vertical fold crease present. Minor toning. Some wrinkling along the spine. Good .

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Book number: 020354

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Various Authors

Anti-Climax No. 2 July 1979

Sproughton, Ipswich, UK, Anti-Climax, Publisher, 1979. Wraps. Single stapled zine. 11 ¾ by 8 ¼ inches. 11 leaves, printed on single sides only. Front page a stylish pink leopard print. With a few small illustrations/photos. Second issue of this zine "created out of frustration stemming from over-priced and sterile fanzines," aiming to focus on punk attitudes and ideals, while hoping to be a serious alternative source for punk news. That said, layout and design bear striking similarities to the hundreds of other zines issued in the UK by that time. With interviews and news on Stiff Little Fingers, Chelsea, Eaters, Swell Maps, UK Subs, Ramones and others. GOOD condition. Minor spotting and foxing to the paper. Small area of chipping and loss the front cover at the staple. Minor creasing and curling to the corners. Good .

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Book number: 017366

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Various Authors

Anti-Climax No. 5 February 1980

Sproughton, Ipswich, UK, Anti-Climax, Publisher, 1980. Wraps. Single stapled zine. 11 ¾ by 8 ¼ inches. 10 leaves, printed on single sides only. With a few small illustrations/photos. Fifth issue of this zine "created out of frustration stemming from over-priced and sterile fanzines," aiming to focus on punk attitudes and ideals, while hoping to be a serious alternative source for punk news. That said, layout and design bear striking similarities to the hundreds of other zines issued in the UK by that time. This with readers' poll results, interviews and news the Damned, Crass, 999, the Carpettes and others. VERY GOOD condition. Minor toning. Minor creasing and curling to the corners. Very Good .

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Book number: 017401

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Various authors

Anti-Climax No. 6. April 1980

Sproughton, Ipswich, UK, Anti-Climax, Publisher, 1980. Wraps. Single stapled zine. 11 ¾ by 8 ¼ inches. 10 leaves, with some printed on single sides only. With a few small illustrations/photos. This zine was "created out of frustration stemming from over-priced and sterile fanzines," aiming to focus on punk attitudes and ideals, while hoping to be a serious alternative source for punk news. That said, layout and design bear striking similarities to the hundreds of other zines issued in the UK by that time. This with interviews and news on the Vibrators, Pin Point, Penetration and others. VERY GOOD condition. Minor toning. Minor creasing and curling to the corners. Very Good .

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Book number: 017429

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Keywords: Noisbn Punk