BROOKLYN KINGS New York City's Black Bikers (2000); Hardcover
Martin Dixon 144 pages (Large Format), New
As an avid biker for over nine years, photographer Martin Dixon gained unprecedented access to the predominantly African-American motorcycle clubs in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Manhattan. Comprising a huge subculture of urban road warriors totally unknown to most New Yorkers and bike club enthusiasts, these black "biker gangs"—with names like the Jaguars, the Black Falcons, the Pythons, the Transit Wheelers, the Imperials, the Corpians, the Harlem Riders, the United Roadrunners, and the Uptown Riders—are really high-octane social clubs, whose members ride flashy ninja sport bikes. Through Dixon's spectacular insider perspective, we enter a world straddling the customs and trappings of traditional biker culture (the heavily embroidered leather jackets, the thick male camaraderie, the bike as manifestation of the ego), and the rituals and pastimes of the urban biker (the springtime bike blessings, the trophy parties, and the clubhouse socials). More importantly, thanks to Dixon, we witness, even participate in, a set of rituals the likes of which no outsider has ever documented: the block parades (complete with monster trucks!), the barbeque parties (replete with a southern club specialty, the "Mississippi Mud Slide"), the bikini bike wash, the Myrtle and Virginia Beach bike runs, the drag races, the raunchy fundraising parties, and, of course, the "biker chicks", urban flavor.
TIMOTHY LEARY The Fugitive Philosopher; Paperback
144 pages (2007), New
Busted for pot in 1965, Timothy Leary was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He escaped, and thus began an almost farcical odyssey: the former West Point student and Harvard professor was now an acid-tripping fugitive. In this delightfully irreverent account, Leary describes his time in Algeria; how he was sheltered by an arms dealer in Switzerland; his exploits with the Weathermen and Eldridge Cleaver, who tried to hold him hostage; and his eventual capture and return to the United States. The book includes black and white illustrations throughout.
JUNKY William S Burroughs (1977); Paperback
1st Edition, 1977, Used
Penguin Books, (1977). First Edition. First thus -- "the first complete and unexpurgated edition," according to the publisher -- and with an introduction by Allen Ginsberg.
SPEED William Burroughs Jr (William S Burroughs) 1971; Paperback
1st edition, 1971, Used
London, England: Sphere Books Limited, 1971. First British Edition Thus. Softcover. "SPEED is the autobiographical novel of William Burroughs Jr's methedrine inspired Odyssey through New York's asphalt jungle. With painful candor he explores the horizons of the speed freak's world- hustling for dope and money, harassed by the police, crashing in overcrowded, garbage strewn pads, and guiding his paranoid needle-brother Chad through the dangerous city streets. Totally stripped of remorse, self pity or sentiment, SPEED is a milestone in the younger generation's alienation from middle class society and its values."
An Introductory Guide To Magic Mushrooms - The Beginners Psychedelic Explorer's Guide Of This Hallucinogenic Plant; Paperback
58 pages (2019), New
In this unbiased guide you'll explore the effects of wild psychedelic mushrooms including the risks and benefits of taking them in the modern world. Educate yourself and learn the history of these psychedelic plants before you decide to go further with whatever you’re thinking. There are plenty of fascinating facts, stories and intriguing questions you’re going to come across that may shock you.
Other topics covered in this guide include:
- The neurochemical effects taking place in your brain
- Different types of Magic Mushrooms
- The first-ever trip report in history
- Do’s & Don’ts of Shrooms
- Mushrooms and mental health
- Tripping safe & managing a bad one
SHAMANIC PLANT MEDICINE - Magic Mushrooms: The Holy Children; Paperback
136 pages (2019), New
The Shamanic Plant Medicine series acts as an introduction to specific teacher plants used by shamans in a variety of cultures to facilitate spirit communion, healing, divination and personal discovery, and which are increasingly known, used and respected in Western society by modern shamans as a means of connecting to spirit.
HAW! Ivan Brunetti (2005), Paperback
96 pages Fantagraphics (5" x 6"), Used
More offensive than you imagine. Yikes. The ugly underbelly of humanity in all its stinky hairy awfulness reviles right off the page. Pools of human blood, cannibalism, penises of all shapes and sizes and gross out images and jokes about eating feces and at the least misogynist (hating women) if not completely misanthropic (hating humans). Completely politically incorrect. While this book is hilarious, some will find it quite vile. People are doing truly terrible things to each other - be warned. The sub-title of HAW!! is "Horrible, Horrible Cartoons.", which pretty much serves to warn away the easily offended. Brunetti serves up 90-some odd (Very odd...) 1 page gag strips that read like "The Far Side" on crack. No topic is taboo, but if you're open minded, and looking for a LOT of laughs at everyone else's expense, HAW! is not for the young or weak of heart!
LSD: The Truth About Acid: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Lysergic Acid Diethylamide and Its Full Effects, Paperback
Colin Willis 76 pages (2015), New
You're about to discover the crucial information regarding LSD. It can be overwhelming if you are trying to find honest, factual information because of all the random opinions out there on the internet. You also have to be careful about the misinformation that is coming from online sources, especially those with financial incentives. This book serves to be an unbiased guide so that you can understand all of the important information before you invest money or time into trying "Acid". This book goes into the origins and history of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, how LSD works, the similarities and differences when compared to other similar "drugs", the positive and negative effects of consuming Acid, as well as the legality and dangers involved. By investing in this book, you can get a grasp of the topic so that you can make a solid decision about what you put into your body, or even help other people in your life.
TATTOO (Coeditions Quai Branly) 2014; Hardcover
304 pages Hardcover, Used
The practice of tattooing has an extensive primitive history in Asian and African countries, where it had social, religious and mystical roles. In 3000 BC, Ötzi (whose mummy was famously discovered in the 1990s) covered his body in 57 tattoos. In the West, meanwhile, tattoos have long been signifiers of infamy and criminality, before becoming a badge of identity for various urban tribes. Tattoo examines the artistic nature of the practice and celebrates its many cultural expressions from ancient times to the present. Among the topics explored are Native North American tattoos; American tattooing from the Revolution through the 1980s; Russian criminal tattooing; European sideshow culture; Japan's tattoo boom during the Edo period; tattooing in the Marquesas Islands, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand; and newly emerging Latino, Chicano and Chinese tattoo cultures. Alongside accounts of older tattoo practices (presented through rare artifacts, paintings and archival photographs) and contemporary cultural trends in tattooing, the book pays tribute to the pioneers of the modern era, those responsible for its transformation into the mainstream. In addition, it includes two "workshop" sections in which contemporary tattoo artists demonstrate their craft. The artists featured are internationally renowned, and many have created a style that has evolved into its own school. The book closes with a series of photos assessing the most recent currents in modern tattooing.
THE MOTORCYCLE HELMET: The 1930s-1990s Rin Tanaka; Hardcover
214 pages (2002), Used
The motorcycle helmet has encountered much resistance from bikers who cherish the sense of freedom they get when riding without one. At the same time, the design revolutions it has undergone since its introduction in the 1930s have made it as much a part of the motorcycle culture as the leather jacket. Here the whole history is traced, from the ancient beginnings in warrior's helmets to the jet age molded plastic designs of the late twentieth century. All of the world's major manufacturers are covered, and their helmets are illustrated in detailed full color photographs. In addition, the author has included vintage advertising, racing photographs, and promotional materials. You will see the early football style helmets, leather pilot's caps, "pudding-style" helmets, the Air Force inspired full-coverage helmets introduced by Bell Auto Parts in 1954, and the continuing evolution up to the end of the century. Both technical and decorative aspects are considered, along with the changing culture around motorcyclists. For the motorcycle enthusiast and collector, or those interested in a significant design movement, this book will both entertain and inform. Great detail and amazing photos. Rin Tanaka's books are always amazing. Thus far, he has written over 20 books about the history of vintage clothing.
A MUTT FOR MOM; XXX Paperback Novel
Greenleaf Classics (1983) XXX Erotic Novel (Rare)
Rare as shit and wrong as shit Greenleaf Classics "A Pet Book" XXX novel from 1983 'A Mutt For Mum'....work it out for yourself. For hardcore collectors.
MOM'S MONGREL LOVER; XXX Paperback Novel (Rare)
(1982) Greenleaf Classics - "A Pet Book" Hardcore Erotic Novel, Used
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