Beyond and Back. The Story of X
San Francisco: Last Gasp, 1983. 1st Edition. Folio, publisher's illustrated glossy paper wraps.
"Twenty-fourth letter of the alphabet. A cross on its side. A variable common to algebraic equations and higher mathematics. A prefix of the English language. A Motion Picture Association of America rating for adults-only movies. A type of chromosome. An axis in a three-dimensional system. A viral encephalitis. A measure of the height of a printed letter. An unknown quantity. An American rock 'n' roll band." First edition of this documentary history of American rock band X, published at the height of the group's commercial success between albums Under the Big Black Sun and More Fun in the New World. Along with text by English comedian Chris Morris (written early in his career while working at a radio station), it includes a compilation of quotes by and articles about the four band members: John Doe, D. J. Bonebreak, Exene Cervenka, and Billy Zoom. Illustrated with black-and-white concert photos and headshots. Some edgewear. Very good. Item #9801
$45.00