New York Rocker. May 1982. #50
New York: Over the Hill Productions, Inc., 1982. Large quarto, publisher's stapled photo-illustrated newsprint printed in black-and-white and color.
May 1982 issue, the 50th, of the influential punk rock periodical. Established in 1976 by music critic and record producer Alan Betrock, and largely inspired by the seminal clubs CBGB’s and Max’s Kansas City, the DIY monthly chronicled the rise of new wave punk with articles on the subculture’s major players such as Patti Smith, Television, Talking Heads, and Blondie (whom Betrock is credited for launching by producing their first demos). Betrock left the magazine in '78 to produce full-time under his label Shake Records, going on to introduce the Smithereens, Marshall Crenshaw, and the dB's. Andy Schwartz assumed the role of editor, publishing forty-four issues through the end of '82. This issue features Henry Rollins of Black Flag and H.R. of Bad Brains on the cover, and includes pieces on ESG, Geza X, the Suburbs, photos by David Godlis, Marcia Resnick, Julia Gorton, Stephanie Chernikowski, and much more. Illustrated with black-and-white photos, drawings, and reproductions. Light toning and edgewear. Near fine. Item #13640
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