Underground Press (43 results)

Condition: Good. Good condition. Volume 2. (Literature, Periodicals) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Printing, June 1970. This is a VG paperback copy, red spine.

Mass Market Paper Back. Condition: Good. Good paperback, spine faded, illustrated, mark on front cover.

Underground Press (illustrator). 32mo. stiff paper wrappers, bottom edge uncut. unpaginated. Limited to 125 copies. Poetic essays on the 1960s. stiff paper wrappers, bottom edge uncut.

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. .

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 64 pages. Illustrated. FIFTH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE Features include: 2pp graphics; Never Trust Anyone over thirty Neville; U.P.S.-A-DAISY - John Wilcock on US underground press; Psychedelic fascism - Manson cartoon + Ed Sanders; 20000 MANIACS; John Peel - Days of Future Passed; To have reached 5 is to have failed in life - Oz's past; Junger than Springtime - C.G. Jung; TOP SECRET; Full page adverts Beaver & Krause, Yoko Ono & Jerry Garcia; BIT; Leary in Limbo; Up Your Alley Tariq; Letters. (BT#48).

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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. Condition: Near Fine. Walt Crowley (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 15 inches. Pp. 24 including covers. A bright, fresh copy. 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 Allen Ginsberg trial, an ad for the band Spirit with Bread opening at the Eagles Auditorium, and Sly and the Family Stone at Seattle Center Arena.This issue is housed in a removable, clear sleeve with an acid-free backing. .

Soft cover. Condition: Good. An issue of the celebrated underground broadsheet. Some tanning to the paperstock, a little chafing and nicking to leaf edges, and a short jagged tear to the first page. A good copy, folded once. This issue is of particular note for its lengthy review of the Second Isle of Wight Music Festival (2931 August 1969), which included a much-hyped seventeen-track set from Bob Dylan and The Band (Dylan's first significant public appearance for three years following a period of semi-retirement following his near-fatal motorcycle accident). Also includes three photographs by Pete Sanders, including one of Dylan's IoW set.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. An issue of the celebrated underground broadsheet. Some tanning to the paperstock, a little chafing and nicking to leaf edges, and an inkblot to the front page, lightly impacting one subsequent page. A good copy, folded once. Includes a lengthy cover article detailing the April 1969 police raid on the I.T. offices (which in-part lead to the eventual decline of the paper), reviews by Barry Miles of The Who's 'Tommy' album, Frank Zappa's 'Uncle Meat' album, plus new releases by Bob Dylan and Free; an interview with Jimmy Page, a centrefold poster 'How to Enjoy Reality?' and Allen Ginsberg's poem 'Kral Majales'.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 40 pages. A Special Issue: "The Underground Press" by John Burks / John Grissom, Jr "LSD: Psychedelics And Beyond" / Full-Page ad for The Beatles "Abbey Road".

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: Very Good. Maryl Clemmens, Walt Crowley, Gary Finholt (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed black on newsprint measuring 11.25 x 17.5 inches. Pp. 27 including covers. Horizontal fold, now mellowed; light age-toning to edges. An issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly, with articles on the moon landing [multiple], the self-expression of army officers, the Black Panther Party's first national United Front Against Fascism conference, and a profile of "Karma" magazine. With an ad for the Seattle Pop Festival, Gold Creek Park, Woodinville. Rear cover advertises the first US tour of "Blind Faith,' featuring Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker, and Rick Grech. 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. .

First Edition. Tabloid (43cm); photo-illustrated newsprint wrappers; 12pp; illus. Horizontal fold at center, else a fresh, Fine example. Sharp copy of this Philadelphia underground paper, originally launched at Temple University in May, 1968. This issue features a front cover photo and rear cover article dedicated to the arrest of Rolando "Montae" Hearn Jr., a Philadelphia Panther responsible for coordinating the local Free Breakfast for Children Program. Large centerfold article on the plight of coal workers, along with write-ups on student protests, etc.

First Edition. Tabloid (43cm); illustrated newsprint wrappers; 16pp; illus. Hint of toning to extremities, horizontal fold at center, else very Near Fine. Sharp copy of this Philadelphia underground paper, originally launched at Temple University in May, 1968. Cover art features Fidel Castro and soldiers with guns raised; contents feature articles on student life, city radicals, a Wilmington, DE protest against white racism, Fidel Castro, and police brutality, et al. Rear cover features full-page comix strip "Life Among the Constipated" by R. Crumb.

First Edition. Tabloid (43cm); illustrated newsprint wrappers; 12pp; illus. Some trivial dustiness, horizontal fold at center, else very Near Fine. Sharp copy of this Philadelphia underground paper, originally launched at Temple University in May, 1968. Cover art features an American flag disolving into a burning Philadelphia skyline. Contents feature articles on the RCA strike, the Soledad Brothers, interviews with Bolivian and Cuban guerilla leaders, and various local happenings.

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. Walt Crowley Cover Illustration After William Blake (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 16 inches. Pp. 20. Front and rear covers and center spread printed in color. A couple spots of foxing on fore-edge, else a bright, fresh copy. An early issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly (that transitioned to a weekly in September 1969) with articles on the Forward Thrust initiative, KRAB FM and its challenges with the FCC, a LeRoi Jones account of being beat by the police, a review of a recent Grateful Dead and Quicksilver Messenger Service concert, and a centerfold article on meditation by Sri Narad. Featuring ads for "Chappaqua (Underground)," with Ornette Coleman, William S. Burroughs, Moondog and others. 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. 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. .

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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: Near Fine. Walt Crowley, Larry Heald, R. Allen Jensen (photography) (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 17.5 inches. Pp. 24 including cover. Front and rear covers printed in color. Some age-toning to cover. A well preserved copy. An early issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly (that transitioned to a weekly in September 1969) with articles on the Seattle Pop Festival, the National Conference for a United Front Against Fascism, and the cancellation of the Sky River Rock Festival of Enumclaw, WA. The rear cover features a color ad for a public showing of northwest films by the Northwest Film-Makers CO-OP.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, Larry Heald, R. Allen Jensen (photography) (illustrator). First Printing. Tabloid printed on newsprint measuring 11.5 x 17.5 inches. Pp. 24 including cover. Front and rear covers and center spread printed in color. Some age-toning and soiling to front wrap, notably at now-mellowed horizontal fold; some corners chipped, dampstains, and one small article is circled in pen. An early issue of the Seattle underground bi-weekly (that transitioned to a weekly in September 1969) with articles on Seattle bookseller Art Dewitt, recent labor strikes, chemical warfare, and black militant Andrew Pulley.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. 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. 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: 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. .