The "first-year" issue of this periodical from the loosely organized alternative arts space and group known as MUSEUM, which formed in 1968 in Manhattan, and used a warehouse/loft at 729 Broadway as it's headquarters and exhibition space. The collective began as a group of 8 artists but soon grew to hundreds as no fees or criteria existed to participate or become a member. A 1970 press release (reproduced in the issue) states "MUSEUM is an entirely cooperative organization by and for artists who wish to exhibit, and to speak freely.....
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The outrageous, true story of a raucous unsupervised Bronx childhood in the 1970s - a rough journey through a deteriorating Bronx jungle-wonderland where kids ruled the streets. Fedorchak includes never-before-published photos of graffiti art and Bronx cityscapes, as well as first-hand accounts of legendary graffiti artists such as DONDI, BLADE, COMET, NOC 167, BOOTS 119, and others. With more than 300 images. Out of print and scarce.

Condition: Near Fine, light scuffing to covers.
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An early issue of the influential NY style magazine, PAPER, when it was still an XL oversized, black and white, fold-out double-sided one-sheet. A "secret" themed issue with tips and hints about NY's cool places and other secret info such as how to petition the FBI to see if they have a file on you. Great design and with ads by Screaming Mimi's, Danceteria, Fiorucci and Pyramid Club, among others.

Condition: Very Good-, some toning along folds and to the two covers; additional vertical fold, some edgewear and light soiling.....
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An early issue of the influential NY style magazine, PAPER, when it was still an XL oversized, black and white, fold-out double-sided one-sheet. A "world to go" themed issue with features on the multitude of ethnic influences on New York culture. Great design and with ads by Manolo Blahnik, Agnes B. and Ted Muehling, among others.

Condition: Very Good, some toning and light scuffing; bump to one corner.
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