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World premiere of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"...
Item #700265
November 21, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 21, 1977
* "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" movie
* Opening day - World premiere advertisement
* Science fiction film - Steven Spielberg - Richard Dreyfuss
Page 45 has a iconic 10 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement: "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the o... See More
Opening day ad for the movie "Superman" (1978)..
Item #700228
December 18, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 18, 1978
* "Superman" advertisement
* Opening Day movie premiere
* Actor Christopher Reeves
* Superhero film - 1st installment
Page 69 has a 10 x 9 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "SUPERMAN" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for this ... See More
HAIR (the musical) - Rare Pre-Broadway Ad... "Village Voice"...
Item #700124
October 19, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, October 19, 1967
* A extremely rare ad for the Broadway Hit - "HAIR" - prior to making it to Broadway
* The Public Theater - Greenwich, in the Village's own iconic newspaper
Prior to making it to Broadway and becoming one of the most famous musicals to hit the stage, the musical "Hair" appeared off-Broadway at The Publi... See More
1965 Village Voice placard... Jules Feiffer...
Item #699927
January 01, 1965
Here is what I believe to be a placard advertisement for the Greenwich Village publication "Village Voice" with a focus on the weekly cartoon by the famed Jules Feiffer. A written date on the back reads: "March 11, 1965" which means this was from the beginning of the counterculture movement in America. I searched the internet to try to find a similar item and nothing comes up. ... See More
1966 Timothy Leary 3 psychedelic celebrations...
Item #699836
September 15, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 15, 1966
* Dr. Timothy Leary - American psychologist
* Three LSD psychedelic drugs celebrations
* Greenwich Village Theater advertisement
* Lysergic acid diethylamide - lysergide
A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as page 21 features an advertisement for tickets to: "In Person, Dr. Timothy Leary, A Series Of Three Psychedel... See More
Simon Frith's early review of Elvis Costello... Mel Brooks going crazy?
Item #699711
December 26, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 26, 1977 The front page has: "Elvis Costello: Pleased to Aim", which shows the introduction to a review by the world renowned music critic Simon Frith, and includes a small image of Costello. The text of the review is found on page 55 and includes an additional photo.
The front page also includes: "Mel Brooks: Aim to Please", which d... See More
Jazz musician, Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner: Ornette Coleman...
Item #699536
June 23, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 23, 1987
* Ornette Coleman - Jazz Special
* Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
* Pulitzer Prize for music
This issue contains the "JAZZ SPECIAL", which is almost exclusively dedicated to Ornette Coleman. The cover of this supplement has: "[THE ART OF THE IMPROVISOR] ORNETTE COLEMAN", which has the feature article... See More
Saving Superman… Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster... The Village Voice…
Item #699032
January 19, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 19, 1976
* Notable article re: "saving" (the creators) of Superman
* Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
Page 14 has: "How a Real Hero Saved the Mild-Mannered Creators of Superman", which includes the illustration of a poster drawn by Neal Adams along with a separate photo of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The article ta... See More
Village Voice reports on the "Festival For Peace" - Janis Joplin's last public performance...
Item #698429
August 13, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, August 13, 1970 A significant newspaper on the historic "Festival For Peace" concert at Shea Stadium.
The front page has a photo of the festival, and an article/review which begins on page 40, under "RIFFS" has "DANGER: MUSIC FOR PEACE", and includes a photo of Janis Joplin. The article continues on the opposing p... See More
Review and ad for "Hair" the musical... H. Rap Brown...
Item #697869
November 02, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, November 2, 1967 Prior to making it to Broadway and becoming one of the most famous musicals to hit the stage, the musical "Hair" appeared off-Broadway at The Public Theater in Greenwich Village. This issue contains an ad (pg. 28) and perhaps the earliest (?) review (pg. 35). Curiously, it begins: "As for 'Hair'... See More
On the death of rock icon Janis Joplin, in the Village Voice...
Item #697681
October 08, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 8, 1970
* Janis Joplin dies of accidental drug overdose
* One of the best artists/performers of all time
The bottom of the ftpg. has a photo captioned: "Janis Joplin 1942-1970" with the article on page 12. The article begins: "Last Wednesday I taped a phone interview with Janis Joplin from California. I played it Sunday night on my radio show... See More
Early Bruce Springsteen (1973) - at Max's Kansas City...
Item #697518
November 08, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 8, 1973
* Bruce Springsteen in 1973
* Plays at Max's Kansas City in Greenwich Village
* Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Page 73 has the ad: "Upstairs at Max's Kansas City - Bruce Springsteen - also appearing - Daryl Hall & John Oats". This is quite early for Springsteen who played in The Village on multiple occasions prior to becoming a ho... See More
Michael Jackson featured on the front page...
Item #697064
February 28, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, February 28, 1984 If there was a pop star near the top of his career in the 1980's Michael Jackson would have to be considered. The front page features a colorful print of him under the heading: "WHO ELSE? The 10th Annual Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll" (illustration by David Coulson).
The great wealth of advertisem... See More
4-issue set of The Village Voice - spanning the 1960's - 1990's...
Item #693600
January 01, 1968
(4-issue set) THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, 1960's - 1990's You will receive one issue each from the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, providing an overview of the last half of the 20th century through the eyes of this iconic, progressive, and often radical publication.
Each is complete, never bound nor trimmed, tabloid-size, has occasional margin-edg... See More
Bobby Kennedy and Andy Warhol shot... Stranger than fiction?
Item #693003
June 06, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 6, 1968
* The shot that shattered the Velvet Underground
* Attempted assassination of Andy Warhol
* Bobby Kennedy is alive?
The feature article of this issue is regarding the shooting of Andy Warhol by Valarie Solanis: "The Shot that Shattered The Velvet Underground." Two related photos are present, and the coverage conti... See More
Michael Jackson featured on the front page...
Item #692529
February 28, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, February 28, 1984
* Mid 1980's Michael Jackson - "Thriller" era
If there was a pop star near the top of his career in the 1980's Michael Jackson would have to be considered. The front page features a colorful print of him under the heading: "WHO ELSE? The 10th Annual Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll"... See More
On the death of Elvis Presley, in The Village Voice...
Item #691847
November 07, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 7, 1977
* re. Elvis Presley death
* Drug use
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
... See More
Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Timothy Leary - Fred McDarrah photography...
Item #691602
January 11, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 11, 1973
* Notable photos of Bob Dylan, The Beatles, & Timothy Leary
* All part of the Fred McDarrah Collection
* Renowned photographer for the Village Voice
The front page has 5 notable photos from the Fred McDarrah Collection, which were on display at the Soho Photo Gallery in New York City. Fred McDarrah was a lon... See More
Robert F. Kennedy on the campaign trail... Jerry Rubin...
Item #688680
March 21, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 21, 1968 The front page is taken up with an article and photo of Robert F. Kennedy on the campaign trail. Just 2 1/2 months he would be assassinated in Los Angeles.
Page 5 has a lengthy article: "Yippies Anti-Organize A Groovy Revolution" which includes a photo of Jerry Rubin, an American social activist, anti-war leader, and c... See More
The off-broadway beginning of "A Chorus Line"...
Item #687573
June 02, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 2, 1975
* A Chorus Line is Reviewed pre-Broadway
* Off-Broadway at the Public Theater
* Michael Bennett, Marvin Hamlisch, Nicholas Dante, & James Kirkwood Jr
* The issue is from the Village Voice's own collection
A great issue reporting the very beginning of what would become a Broadway mega hit, "A Chorus Line". This issue reviews the m... See More
1967 "The Who" rock band music review...
Item #686292
April 06, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, April 6, 1967
* The Who - English rock band
* First review in a American newspaper
* Roger Daltrey - Keith Moon - Pete Townsend
The Village Voice has the distinction of giving "The Who" it's very first review in a American newspaper. Page 23 under: "Rock 'N' Wreck" is that review. Coverage continues on the next page. See images ... See More
Bob Dylan transitions from acoustic to electric: his Forest Hills concert...
Item #684584
September 02, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 2, 1965
* Bob Dylan & his electric guitar
* His famous Forest Hills concert
The front page features a photo of Bob Dylan captioned: "Dylan Stirred Up Forrest Hills". Also on the ftpg, & concluding inside, is a detailed account of the Dylan's very notable & controversial performance at Forest Hills of just 5 days earlier. Por... See More
On the death of rock icon Jim Morrison, in the Village Voice...
Item #681808
July 15, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 15, 1971
* Jim Morrison death
* The Doors
Near the middle of the issue (page 36) is a report on the death of the rock legend "Jim Morrison".
The report begins: "It was another one of those times, last week. In one day the papers reported the deaths of Louis Armstrong, jazz trumpeter Charlie Shavers, and rock star Jim Morrison. Only the Morr... See More
1969 Altamont Free Concert... Hells Angels...
Item #678619
December 11, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 11, 1969
* Infamous Altamont Free Concert "Woodstock West"
* Rolling Stones - death of Meredith Hunter by Hells Angels
* Santana - Jefferson Airplane - The Flying Burrito Brothers
* LSD infested - violent atmosphere described in detail
A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as a detailed report by Grover Lewis on the infamous Alt... See More
Pink Floyd, Jean Harlow, and The Church Lady...
Item #676015
June 30, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 30, 1987 Page 63 has a full page ad for the October 5-7 & 10-12 Pink Floyd concerts at both Madison Square Garden and the Meadowlands Arena. Another noteworthy item is the lengthy article covering Dana Carvey's portrayal of The Church Lady on Saturday Night Live (with photo). Additionally, there are many large and/or full-page movie ads, to incl... See More
Fred Astainr Tribute, in The Village Voice... Holy Rollers...
Item #676014
July 07, 1987
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 7, 1987 As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history.
Page 80 has a tribute to Fred Astaire after... See More
The Concert for Bangladesh (1971)... 1st International Benefit Concert...
Item #675964
August 05, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE, August 5, 1971 The front page & pgs. 32-33 contain images and articles describing what is considered the 1st International Benefit Concert. This Madison Square Garden concert, organized and hosted by George Harrison to raise money for "starving millions in East Pakistan", included live sets by Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, and Alla Rakha, along with Bob... See More
Ted Nugent, Peter Gabriel, Heart, AC/DC, Heart, The Clash...
Item #673546
July 16, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, July 16-22, 1980 (dated for the week) This issue contains many concert ads, which includes pull-page ads for Ted Nugent and The Clash, along with smaller ads for AC/DC, Heart, Alice Cooper, Harry Chapin, and more. Also present is a nice article: "Peter Gabriel Finds His Voice."
The front page has: "Reagan's Gamble", with a large photo of ... See More
A Philip Burke caricature of Donald Trump...
Item #671862
December 17, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 17, 1991
* Donald Trump caricature
* 25 years before presidency
Philip Burke's caricature of Donald Trump is featured on the cover. Known for his depictions of U.S. Presidents, it is nice to have his illustration of Donald Trump long before his presidency. The related article, "TRUMP - BEGINNING OF THE END", begins on the front page ... See More
Allen Ginsberg and Dustin Hoffman...
Item #670444
May 26, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 26, 1966
* Allen Ginsberg - Beat Generation poet & more
* Very early actor Dustin Hoffman before known
A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page features an article with photo of: "Allen Ginsberg: Hustler for Life".
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper... See More
The Philly Folk Festival...
Mary Breasted article re: feminism...
Item #664375
September 03, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, September 3, 1970
Starting on the front page is a noteworthy article on feminism written by Mary Breasted: "Woman on the March: 'We're a Movement Now!'", which continues on multiple inside pages. In 2018 The Village Voice made this the introductory article on their piece: "On the Front Lines of Feminism: Classic Articles... See More
Stanley Kubrick and Barbara Streisand...
Item #664196
February 08, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, February 8, 1976
This issue has two feature articles which begin on the front page: "Kubrick: The Dazzle Minus the Razzle", which includes a photos, and "Hello, Handel! Barbra Waxes Classical", with inside photos. It's especially nice to have the latter in the newspaper from where Barbra Streisand gained her fame. See image... See More
Extensive review of Dylan's new album 'John Wesley Harding'...
Item #663908
February 01, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Feb. 1, 1968 Beginning on the front page is a review of Bob Dylan's recently released album "John Wesley Harding", the article titled: "Dylan: Nothing Is Revealed".
The author Richard Goldstein takes a very extensive look at the music of Dylan with the review, and in particular the works in this new album, carrying over to take most of a ... See More
The Rolling Stones - only skin deep... The Kinks in concert...
Item #663683
September 08, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, September 8, 1981 (for September 9-15, 1981), VOL. XXVI No. 37
Page 65 has in interesting article regarding the Rolling Stones: "Stones Are Only Skin Deep", which includes a large photo of the super-group, which is captioned: "Mick and Keith and a whole bunch of East Village disinformation." See images for details.
Page 73 h... See More
1st Led Zeppelin North American tour ad (1969)...
Item #701743
January 23, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 23, 1969
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* First North American tour advertisement
* 1st New York City concert - Fillmore East
Page 32 has a historic advertisement for a very early Led Zeppelin concert at the East Fillmore venue in Manhattan. Shown are upcoming concerts at this venue which also includes The Grateful Dead, J... See More
"The Blacks" Off-Broadway play opening day ad & review...
Item #701744
May 11, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, May 11, 1961
* "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play
* Opening day advertisement & review
* Theater director Gene Frankel
Page 10 has a advertisement for the opening week for "The Blacks" Off-Broadway play. Page 11 has it's opening day review which continues on other inside pages.
wikipedia notes: Gene Frankel's di... See More
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