Dorpat, Paul with John Cunnick, Walt Crowley, Et Al Journalism Underground Press Seattle (20 results)

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good. Maryl Clemmens, Walt Crowley, Gary Finholt, W. Ward (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed black on newsprint measuring 11.25 x 17.5 inches. Pp. 24 including covers. Cover wrap and center spread printed in color. Cover edges lightly age-toned, rear cover chipped, a few interior edges with lower corners with small marginal chip. An issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly, with articles on a recent pro-abortion rally, Nigeria's victory over the successionist Biafra state, an interview with the Dutch Dr Alje Vennema regarding atrocities reportedly committed by American soldiers in Vietnam, and the intersection of Ecology and Revolution. The advertisement section includes a promotional ad for Three Dog Night's approaching Seattle concert.Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship.A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Early issues are increasingly scarce. This copy is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good. Billy Ward, Victor Steinbrueck, Walt Crowley (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 15 inches. Pp. 28 including covers. Slight age-toning to edges and rubbing to images on front cover. A self-referential issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly (that transitioned to a weekly in September 1969) with articles on its history, including profiles of editorial poobahs Paul Dorpat, John Cunnick, Walt Crowley, Billy Ward, Tim Harvey and Scott White, along with a Victor Steinbrueck article on saving the Pike Place Market from urban renewal. With ads for the Rivoli Cinema, showing blue movies at First and Madison, and the Flying Burrito Brothers. In late spring 1967, Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Near Fine. Walt Crowley (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 15 inches. Pp. 24 including covers. A solid copy of the Seattle underground paper. Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Includes an article on the Seattle Liberation Front, ad for John Mayall at the Seattle Center Arena. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Near Fine. Walt Crowley (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 15 inches. Pp. 28 including covers. A solid copy of the Seattle underground paper Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Includes an article on Boeing's SST. Article on Jerry Rubin, ads for Three Dog Night at the Seattle Center Arena, B.B. King at the Eagles Auditorium with Floating Bridge opening. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. "Skip" (cover montage) (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.25 x 17.5 inches. Pp. 20. Front and rear covers printed in two-color. Light age-toning, lower fore-edge corner a bit crimped, rear cover fore-edge with a 1.5 inch closed tear. Withal, a bright copy. An early issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly that transitioned to a weekly beginning September 1969). With articles on drafting cops for the Vietnam War and featuring ads for the ACLU Pot-Test Case Benefit at Eagles Auditorium -- attendance of heads being mandatory.In late spring 1967, Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. [FOR VOLS. I - III:] Early issues are increasingly scarce. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Near Fine. Walt Crowley (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 15 inches. Pp. 24 including covers. Covers and centerfold printed in color. Light age toning to edges. A solid copy of the Seattle underground paper featuring color cover art by Walt Crowley, an interview with Taj Mahal, and an ad on the rear cover for Peter Paul and Mary. Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good. Paul Heald (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 17.5 inches. Pp. 24 including covers. Front and rear covers and Dorpat article on the Great Piano Drop printed in color. Light dampstain and old dog-ear creases, now mellowed affecting top fore-edge corner of last few leaves. An early issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly (that transitioned to a weekly in September 1969) with articles on protests throughout the country, especially the East Coast, an article by Paul Sawyer on Ken Kesey's farm ("Kesey's Pasture"), a reprinting of the Black Panther platform, a two-page spread by Paul Dorpat on the Great Piano Drop in Duvall, with photos by Gary Finholt, and a small article on Leroi Jones legal problems in Newark. In late spring 1967, Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Early issues are increasingly scarce. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good+. Walt Crowley (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 15 inches. Pp. 20 including covers. Wraps printed in color. Light age toning and minor wear to edges. A solid copy of the Seattle underground paper featuring an article on Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale, and an Ad for the Moody Blues at the Seattle Center Arena. The rear cover reprints a 1942 broadside demanding that Japanese Americans report to a "Civil control station" at San Francisco's Presidio. Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good. Maryl Clemmens, Walt Crowley, Gary Finholt (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed black on newsprint measuring 11.25 x 17.5 inches. Pp. 8 including covers. Cover wrap and center spread printed in color. Edges crimped and rubbed, short closed tears, mellowed horizontal crease, edges minimally toned. In sum, a well preserved copy in better shape than we usually find. An early issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly (transitioned to a weekly schedule in September 1969). Special issue celebrating a counterculture victory, the cover announces an OCS light show and dance performance at Eagle's Auditorium. Contents include a graphic story of its permitting and a center spread pictorial report on the Flower Potlatch Isness-In. Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship.A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Early issues are increasingly scarce. This copy is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good. Maryl Clemmens, Walt Crowley, Gary Finholt, W. Ward (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed black on newsprint measuring 11.25 x 17.5 inches. Pp. 24 including covers. Cover wrap and center spread printed in color. Cover edges lightly age-toned, a few interior edges with lower corners with small marginal chip. An issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly, with articles on changes to drug laws, censorship in the press, and Nelson Rockefeller's travels in Latin America, additionally to a section of "silly songs" by J Cunnick, with illustrations by W. Ward. Rear cover advertises the Third annual Bellevue Film Festival.Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship.A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Early issues are increasingly scarce. This copy is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good. Maryl Clemmens, Walt Crowley, Gary Finholt (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed black on newsprint measuring 11.25 x 17.5 inches. Pp. 24 including covers. Cover wrap and center spread printed in color. Edges lightly age-toned. A well preserved copy. An issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly, which begins with an editorial note and letters concerning the bombing at the University of Washington, and with articles on the 1969 SDS convention, the Park Lake Housing Project, and the history of the Industrial Workers of the World in the PNW. Rear cover features an ad for the Northwest Film Maker's Festival.Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship.A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Early issues are increasingly scarce. This copy is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good. Maryl Clemmens, Walt Crowley, Gary Finholt (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed black on newsprint measuring 11.25 x 17.5 inches. Pp. 28 including covers. Edges lightly age-toned. A well preserved copy. An issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly, with articles on a Portland meeting of the Black Panther Party, the Victorian architecture of Port Townsend, efforts to save Pike Place Market from redevelopment, and film reviews including John Wayne's "True Grit." Rear cover advertises a memorial for Wharton T Funk.Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship.A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Early issues are increasingly scarce. This copy is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Near Fine. Walt Crowley (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 15 inches. Pp. 24 including covers. Front and rear covers and centerfold printed in color. Light age-toning to edges, else Fine. A solid copy of the Seattle underground paper with an illustrated article by Walt Crowley on the death of James Rector, who was shot by police at the People's Park protest in San Francisco. Other articles covers Biafra, and Vietnam, the latter by Paul Temple and featuring his photographs. Three ads, one full-page, promote the Jimi Hendrix Experience concert at the Seattle Center Coliseum, the third concert in his hometown since reaching international fame. Another ad, for Milo Johnstone's tavern, Dr. John's, announces its closing. In late spring 1967, Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good. Walt Crowley, Maryl Clemmens (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.25 x 17.5. Pp. 16. Front and rear covers printed in color. Mellowed horizontal distribution fold, edges minimally ruffled, mild age toning. An early issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly (that transitioned to a weekly in September 1969) with articles on ACLU activities including motorcycle club Reapers Roadmen vs. helmet laws, interviews with Bishop Pike and Robert Theobald, and poetry. Featuring ads for Charles Lloyd, the Daily Flash and P. H. Phactor at Eagles Auditorium (with Retina Circus light show) and Reprise / Warner Bros. Records for Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced. In late spring 1967, Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Early issues are increasingly scarce. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Near Fine. Walt Crowley (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 15 inches. Pp. 24 including covers. Wraps printed in color. Minor age toning to edges, else Fine. A well preserved copy. A solid copy of the Seattle underground paper with cover art by Walt Crowley featuring Paul Dorpat as Santa Claus with a pot pipe. Featuring an interview with Bob Dylan, and a two-year scorecard of Black Panther Casualties. Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good. Walt Crowley Gary Eagle John Cunnick (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 17.5 inches. Pp. 12 including covers. Front and rear covers printed in color. Age toning to edges; lower fore-edge corner a tad crimped. An early issue of Seattle's underground hippie rag featuring a Walt Crowley color illustration with a mushroom cloud, a screaming child on a TV set and a dystopian rubble; on the dos-a-dos cover by Gary Eagle is a bare-breasted hippie chick sitting in a blissful state. With an article on the recent Grateful Dead drug bust, an upcoming Lightnin' Hopkins show at the Seattle Folklore Society and an article on Seattle's fresh crop of young junkies. Ads include one for Chrome Syrcus, Magic Fern opening, at Eagles Auditorium.In late spring 1967, Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship.A pebble in the shoe of the Seattle establishment, Helix brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the city's University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Early issues are increasingly scarce. This copy is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good. Bevis, Walt Crowley (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 15 inches. Pp. 24 including covers. Cover wrap and center spread printed in color. Some age-toning to edges, some torn edges, otherwise a fresh copy. An issue of the Seattle hippie rag with several articles on tensions between hippies and others in Seattle's University District, highlighting the history of these conflicts and ongoing negotiations to allievate them. Rear cover features an ad for the Sky River Rock Festival and Lighter Than Air Fair. In late spring 1967, Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. [FOR VOLS. I - III:] Early issues are increasingly scarce. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good+. Bevis, Walt Crowley (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 15 inches. Pp. 24 including covers. Cover wrap printed in color. Light age-toning to edges, some chipped corners, otherwise a fresh copy. An issue of the Seattle hippie rag with articles on challenges the organizers of the 2nd Sky River Rock Fest were facing, on recent workforce layoffs at Boeing, and an interview with the Grateful Dead. Rear cover features a color ad for the Sky River Rock Festival and Lighter Than Air Fair. In late spring 1967, Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. [FOR VOLS. I - III:] Early issues are increasingly scarce. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Near Fine. William Ward and Walt Crowley (cover illustrators) (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.25 x 17.5 inches. Pp. . Front and rear covers printed in color. A crisp copy with minimal toning to inner leaves. An early issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly (transformed into a weekly from September 1969), notable for a page of ads dominated by the Grateful Dead, listed as playing two Seattle shows. One was at the Eagles Auditorium, established as the fraternal organization's Aerie #1 in the early 1900s, with the Daily Flash and the Magic Fern opening. The other Grateful Dead appearance is listed as an "Electric Be-In" at the city's prominent Golden Gardens beachfront park. This issue features William Ward's cover illustration of women holding a torch, and Walt Crowley's rear cover illustration titled "Needle" with Jesus crucified on a hypodermic syringe, both printed in color.In late spring 1967, Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. [FOR VOLS. I - III:] Early issues are increasingly scarce. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Tabloid Newspaper. Condition: Very Good. Bevis, Walt Crowley (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 15 inches. Pp. 20 including covers. Cover wrap printed in color. Light age-toning to edges, some chipped corners and torn edges, otherwise a fresh copy. An issue of the Seattle hippie rag with articles on Woodstock, the Sky River Rock Fest, and an interview with musicans Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman of the group The Flying Burrito Brothers. Rear cover features a scene of a band, including a naked man, performing at the Sky River Rock Fest. In late spring 1967, Helix joined a burgeoning underground press then including groundbreaking alternative papers the East Village Other, the Los Angeles Free Press, the Fifth Estate and the Berkeley Barb. Founded by Paul Sawyer, Paul Dorpat and Lorenzo Milam, it sprang from their intellectual fervor at the Free University, an alternative thinktank they also founded. Eventually star-illustrator Walt Crowley assumed editorship. A pebble in the shoe of Seattle establishment, the "hip rag" brought attention to civic injustice by rallying its youthful readership to activism. The apogee of that effort followed the 1970 killing of students at Kent State: over the course of May 5-8, Helix organized protests that blocked US Interstate 5 while marching between the University District and rallies at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle. [FOR VOLS. I - III:] Early issues are increasingly scarce. This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .