TOTAL Punk! featuring large Johnny Rotten [Lydon] Poster
London: IPC Magazines Ltd, 1977. Peter Kodick (photographer of Rotten poster). First Printing. Folding Fanzine. 4to fanzine that folds out to a 24" x 36" poster. On verso, articles cover the record labels, the shops, the venues, etc., for a one-stop guide to becoming a punk. Bands covered include the usual British acts (Sex Pistols, Stranglers, Damned, Clash) as well as those lower on the marquee (Finchley Mob, Snatch, Chelsea, Eater, Radiators from Outer Space, and Brisbane's the Saints), along with the New York bands. Oddly, progenitors the Ramones appear to have been blacklisted. Lavishly illustrated with color and black-and-white photography. Two 1.5" splits where folds meet at center of poster; pinholes in corners; a couple short, old tape repairs. Price 30p on front cover, top corner. Good+. Item #6250
A deliberately sensational publication that appears marketed as much to the followers of London's outlandish punk scene as to tourists. A scarce publication, perhaps a one-off.
Price: $100.00