Beat It! #2
New York: Beat It, Rick Brown, presumed Publisher, 1977. Wraps. Good. Item #022567
Three staples along the left edge. 14 leaves, including covers. 8 ½ by 11 inches. Front and rear cover printed in green. Black and white photos throughout. Second issue of this New York based fanzine that offered information and commentary on No Wave, punk and new wave music and musicians. Beat It was founded and run by Rick Brown, then a student at NYU, and Julia Gorton, then a student at Parson. Gorton was involved primarily as a photographer, documenting many of the punk and No Wave acts in York. Her work was used by NY Rocker, among other places (Moore and Cooley, p. 41-43, 137, 139). This issue contains short pieces on Devo, the Dictators and the Dead Boys, as well as reviews of new records. Photos abound, including pictures of the Dead Boys, Devo, the Dictators and others GOOD condition. Moderate toning, with moderate faint foxing and spotting to the covers. Minor edgewear. Small price sticker on the front cover. Moderate toning to the first and last interior leaves.
Price: $175.00