Passolini, Historic, Erotic, Comedy, Classic (1971); DVD New
"Decameron" is the first of Pasolini's three feature-film adaptations of obscene tales of antiquity, the other two being "The Canterbury Tales" and "The Arabian Nights." The unapologetic choice of ancient, crumbling and dirty locations, coupled with the choice of "real-looking" actors devoid of manufactured graces made this film feel right. 14th century Italy surely was as full of natural humour, even in close proximity to death, as this film makes out. Casual sex in spite of the threat of mortal sin is treated likewise with honesty. A real masterpiece showing humanity in all its various forms.
Punk in NYC’s Lower East Side 1981-1991 by Ben Nadler
Paperback, 48 pages, 2016 - Independent Release Pressing.
Much has been written about the glamorous and short-lived New York City punk rock scene of the late 1970s. Less has been written about the second-wave punk scene that followed in the 1980s. Unlike the earlier scene, the ‘80s punk scene took place largely outside of the established downtown clubs, in the streets and squats of the Lower East Side. Punk in NYC’s Lower East Side, 1981-1991, the first installment in the Scene History Series offers a glimpse into this important cultural moment, which has had such a lasting impact on American subcultures, from Hardcore, to Skinhead, to, most crucially, Anarcho-Punk. Drawing on both archival documents and original interviews, this zine explores the music of the era’s bands, including Bad Brains, Cro-Mags, Agnostic Front, False Prophets, Urgent Fury, No Thanks, and Reagan Youth. At the same time, the scene is situated within the broader social context, from the election of Ronald Reagan to the Tompkins Square Riots. Woven throughout is the tragic story of New York City’s most legendary anarcho-punk, Reagan Youth’s Dave Insurgent. Insurgent came from a Jewish family of holocaust survivors whose history is rarely discussed.
Music Technology, Analogue, Recording, Feral House, Instructional; Paperback, Used
This book is a collection of articles that have appeared in the legendary "Tape Op" magazine over the years. The people interviewed range from owners of home recording setups to big shot pros and there is very little waffle about this mic or that guitar. These are stories about how people go about getting into the vibe of recording and music making. Bunches of amazing interviews, this is a vital piece of music history with solid ideas and inspiration for producers, mixers, and musicians scattered throughout. It's an incredible resource for people who love the process of engineering and recording music. Creative people recording in creative ways, it's great read for people who truly love to hear warmth and creativity in their recorded music. Published by Feral House. Totally cool.....
Rare, Survival Research Laboratories, Australian, Performance Art; VHS (1994)
Ultra Rare TRICLOPS/Unlucky World VHS (ME-005,27min) Live machine/fire performance by an Australian Survival Research-like group. Mark Pauline/S.R.L.style dangerous industrial machine performance group from Sydney. Open air play for opening act for Ministry show in Big Day Out festival '93.
Instructional, Adult; Large Scale Paperback (Used)
Reviews the nature and causes of male and female sexual dysfunctions, and describes and portrays the various erotic techniques and exercises employed in sex therapy. Adults Only.
Porn, Encyclopedia, Reference, Weird, Rare; Large scale Paperback (1978) Used Ex
Any definition of anything relating to sex is in this book, plus 100's of filthy pictures throughout make this a one of a kind reference and a bold conversation piece, if you choose to leave it upon the coffee table instead of underneath the bed! Shocking, weird, wonderful, offensive, and above all thoroughly entertaining! Not for the the prim and proper folks.
Occult, Theosophy, Classic, Rare; Hardcover (1969)
In 1880, the Founders of the Theosophical Society visited the Sinnetts at their summer home in Simla, the summer capital of India. It was during this visit that most of the phenomena so fully described in The Occult World occurred. Over a period of a few years Alfred Sinnett received letters from highly evolved Adepts living in Tibet, some of which he used to outline esoteric teachings in this, one of the earlier theosophical books. This is the preface to the second edition introduction occultism and its adepts the theosophical society recent occult phenomena teachings of occult philosophy conclusion. In VG+ condition
Breakdancing, Hip Hop, Pop Culture, Instructional; Hardcover (1984) Used
First edition. Quarto. 60 pages. Colin and Venol show you how to break dance, everything from the Wave to the Windmill. Illustrated throughout with photography by Clare Muller.
Rare, Classic, Kiss, Rock 'n Roll; Book (1980 reprint)
The Savoy Kiss of Death. Robert Duncan gives the lowdown on the glam-rock band who rose out of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Savoy's 1980 reprint of the 1978 US edition with different photographs and an updated Kronology.
Manuel Alvarez Bravo (1902-2002) is undoubtedly the tutelary figure of Mexican photography. In many ways,
much of his work reads like the exact mirror of a country and even more of a civilization. From Mexico, he
explored everything, showed everything, interpreted everything without ever yielding to the picturesque: from
the mythical sites of the Mayan civilization to the muralist frescoes through the dramas of the Zapatista
revolution (cf. The murdered worker), he passionately questioned the essence, the texture, the subtle alchemy
of a country and a nation of which he paints the definitive philosophical portrait.
