Details. June 1982
New York: Details Publishing Corp. 1982. 1st Edition. Quarto, publisher's stapled photo-illustrated wraps.
First issue of editor Annie Flanders's famed monthly New York fashion and nightlife magazine, from June 1982, with downtown diva and nightlife impresario Susanne Bartsch photographed by David King on the cover. Tastemakers of the era contribute to the issue, including the inaugural column on the latest clubs and scenes by associate editor Stephen Saban; a review of Joan Collins's autobiography by Michael Musto; photos of the latest collections (including Thierry Mugler, Vivienne Westwood, and Comme des Garcons) by Bill Cunningham; a run-down on the nascent hip hop scene; and more. Ads for downtown clubs, restaurants and boutiques – including Danceteria, the Peppermint Lounge, Betsey Johnson, and Patricia Field among others – abound. Staples slightly rusty, light soiling and creasing to lower wrap. Near fine. Item #13440
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