Thoughts on the possbilities of the internet, long before it would happen...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 6, 1983



* Predicting the creation of the internet

* Interconnected computer networks

* Pre World Wide Web - social media



 The front page has a teaser for an interesting article: "Reach Out And Access Someone" which considers the Network Nation, a new novelty at the time. It's focus was that computer supporte... See More  

Paul McCartney Is Dead urban legend lecture ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 6, 1969



* Roby Yonge lecture ad - American radio DJ

* Paul is dead folktale saga - McCartney

* Urban legend - conspiracy theory - Beatles



Page 28 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "IS PAUL McCARTNEY DEAD OR ALIVE??" lecture by Roby Yonge. (see image)

I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was real... See More  

Opening day ad & review for "Annie Hall"....

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 25, 1977



* "Suicide" NYC club advertisement

* Alan Vega - electronic punk music

* "Annie Hall" film advertisement

* Grand opening day movie premiere

* Satirical romantic comedy drama

* Director/actor Woody Allen - Diane Keaton



Page 46 has a full page advertisement for the World Premiere of the film ... See More  

1997 U.S. premiere of the musical RAGTIME...

Here is a 4 page insert from the June 29th, 1997 issue of the Los Angeles Times promoting the premiere of the musical Ragtime at the Shubert Theatre.



* Ragtime (musical) advertisement

* United States premiere (L.A.)



The front page has has a heading: "RAGTIME IS GREAT THEATER! AN IMPRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENT" and more. Pages 2 & 3 is a nice displayable centerfold promting the new mu... See More  

Edgar Allan Poe Parents Theatre Ad In 1806...

BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 9, 1806



* Edgar Allan Poe's father & mother theater ads

* Eliza Arnold Hopkins Poe & David Poe Jr.



The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a  notice for the performance of "SPEED THE PLOUGH", with Mr. Poe as "Henry" and Mrs. Poe as "Miss Blanford" re. the parents of Edgar Allan Poe.

Complete with 4 pages, nic... See More  

1943 Operation Galvanic.. Tawara & Makin Islands...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Nov. 22, 1943



* Operation Galvanic - World War II

* Battles of Tawara and Makin Islands

* Gilbert Islands - Pacific Theatre - WWII

* United States Marines Corps. Betio landing



The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering that announces: "BIG CENTRAL PACIFIC DRIVE IS UNDER WAY!" with subheads and related map. Nice for display. Aerial view ... See More  

Death of Danny Thomas, in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 7, 1991 



* Danny Thomas death (1st report)

* American actor, singer, comedian

* "The Danny Thomas Show" fame

* Best publication to be had (rare)



The front page of section B has a heading: "Comic Danny Thomas Dies" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see images) Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment i... See More  

Early Metallica gig 1984 NYC ad....

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 17, 1984



* Metallica - Anthrax - Raven heavy metal bands

* Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan performances advertisement

* "R.E.M. - American alternative rock band

* University of Georgia students - Michael Stipe

* Beacon Theatre Manhattan concert advertisement

* Late 80's - early 90's college campuses cult music

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1939 Wizard of Oz debut... opening day...

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., Sept. 26, 1939



* "The Wizard of Oz" premiere

* Opening day advertisement (eve)

* Judy Garland and more



Page 19 has an iconic advertisement in early film history. See images for a 8 x 4 inch ad for the premiere of "The Wizard of Oz" in Taunton, Massachusetts. (see images) This was the day before the opening for this famous movie.

Complete w... See More  

Russ Columbo accidently killed...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 3, 1934



* Russ Columbo shot and killed

* Baritone crooner - violinist - actor

* "Prisoner of Love" song fame



The top of the front page has nice banner headline: "BULLET KILLS RADIO CROONER" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Photo of Columbo is on the back page.

Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A f... See More  

1983 sensation Duran Duran... Styx concerts ad...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 8, 1983



* English pop rock band Duran Duran

* Becoming a sensation in America

* Part of the second British invasion

* Simon Le Bon - Roger Taylor & more

* The Rio tour - Peppermint Lounge concert

* "Hungry Like the Wolf" song fame

* STYX - American progressive rock band

* Dennis DeYoung - "Come Sail A... See More  

Actress Jean Harlow leaves 3rd husband...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1934



* Hollywood actress Jean Harlow

* "Blonde Bombshell" sex symbol

* Separates from third husband



The bottom of the back page has a two column photo of Jean Harlow with small heading: "Film Star Separates From Third Husband"

the front page has a one column heading: "Jean Harlow And Third Husband Come To Parting Of Ways" (see i... See More  

1945 RMS Queen Elizabeth troops homecoming photo...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1945



* RMS Queen Elizabeth ocean liner photo

* American military troops homecoming

* European Theatre of World War II



The top of the front page has a three column photo showing the RMS Queen Elizabeth which was converted into a troopship during WWII with heading: "The Word's Largest Ship Brings Veterans Home" Also a one column heading: "SUPER... See More  

1966 Timothy Leary & Andy Warhol...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 27, 1966



* Dr. Timothy Leary ad

* Psychedelic celebration #2

* Andy Warhol's Plastic Inevitable

* The Velvet Underground & Nico



Page 17 has a 4 x 3 1/2 inch ad for a "DR. TIMOTHY LEARY" lecture at Village Theater.

Page 18 has a small advertisement for: "Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico... See More  

1983 King Sunny Ade editorial w/ photos...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 15, 1983



* King Sunny Adé editorial w/ photos

* Nigerian Jùjú singer - Yoruba popular music

* African pop musician pioneer - Multi-instrumentalist



Beginning on the front page is a editorial by Greg Tate with heading: "King Sunny Ade': 'Him Cool, Him Wicked'; Are You Ready for Juju?&qu... See More  

Reviews & premieres of "Tombstone" & "Grumpy Old Men", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 1993



* Best "Tombstone" and "Grumpy Old Men" advertisements

* Grand Opening Day movie premieres & reviews

* American slasher & animated road comedy films



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Tombstone" & "Grumpy Old Men", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the lead... See More  

Introducing "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs"...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, January 13, 1938 



* Snow White and the seven dwarfs

* Original, non woke & DEI version

* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie

* Opening day PREMIERE advertisement



Page 20 contains the opening premiere advertisement for the new animated feature-length movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the very first by Walt Disney.

Although its world premi... See More  

Review & premiere of "Friday", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, April 26, 1995



* Best "Friday" film advertisement (1st day)

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* American buddy comedy - Ice Cube - Chris Tucker



A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Friday" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainme... See More  

1942 World premiere of Walt Disney's "Bambi"...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 14, 1942



* World premiere of Walt Disney's animated film "Bambi"



In the midst of World War II, page 8 contains a review of the world premiere of the latest Walt Disney feature-length animated film, "Bambi". Bambi was released to theaters by RKO Radio Pictures on August 13, 1942. The fifth animated feature in the Disney animated features... See More  

Thelma Todd's 1935 myterious death....

ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 17, 1935



* Actress Thelma Todd death

* Suicide ? - Accidental ?



The top of the front page has a two column headline: "FILM COLONY BAFFLED BY TODD DEATH" with subheads and photo. (see images) First report coverage on the strange death of Hollywood actress, Thelma Todd. The cause of her death is still in debate till this day.

Complete with 2... See More  

"Amadeus" wins 8 oscars in 1985...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 26, 1985



* Best "Amadeus" 57th academy awards

* Movie wins 8 major Oscars - best picture

* Period biographical drama film



A terrific issue on the motion picture hit "Amadeus" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

The ... See More  

1943 Battle of Rennell Island...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA, Feb. 3, 1943



* Battle of Rennell Island - Solomons

* Last major naval engagement

* During the Guadalcanal Campaign

* World War II - WWII Pacific theater



The front page has a nice banner headline: "PACIFIC BATTLE RAGES; U.S., JAP SHIPS SUNK" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small b... See More  

1983 "Rick Business" opening day & "The Cure" ads...

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 9, 1983



* "Risky Business" advertisement

* Grand opening day movie premiere

* Teen coming-of-age film - Tom Cruise

* The Cure - English rock band ad



Page 49 has a 12 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of the film "Risky Business" (see images) This movie is known as Tom Cruise's breakout ... See More  

Review & premiere of "Uncle Buck", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 16, 1989



* Best "Uncle Buck" movie advertisement

* Grand Opening Day premiere review

* American comedy film - John Candy



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Uncle Buck" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime ... See More  

The Birdcage, Fargo, Executive Decision & more - in a Los Angeles newspaper...

CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, March 10, 1996 (Calendar section)



* Full-page premier ads for The Birdcage, Fargo, Executive Decision, Homeward Bound II



An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "The Birdcage", "Fargo", "Executive Decision" (1 week early) & "Homeward Bound II". Perhaps no better issue could be fo... See More