DANCIN' DOWN ON THE SUNSET STRIP
by [Heavy Metal]
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Covina, California, United States
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About This Item
A collection of 180 flyers, business cards, and handbills promoting Southern California glam and heavy metal bands from the mid-1980s to the early-1990s, featuring acts such as Funhouse, Nuclear Valdez, L.A. Guns, New Haven, The Cherry Bombz, Hanoi Rocks, The Lords of the New Church, and Warbride. The flyers are all printed sheets in sizes ranging between 3" x 3 1/2" and 16 1/2" x 11" in various colors with several incorporating rubberstamped elements. The material is mostly near fine, some with small chips and tears from being mounted on bulletin boards and posts. The flyers are printed with pictures of the glam and heavy metal bands in various poses wearing tight pants and open shirts, with the signature big hair and makeup favored at the time. Small drawings of flowers, hearts, caricatures, and typographical band names festoon the edges of the colorful flyers. One flyer features the L.A. Guns posing for the camera with "Fiendish is the word for it!" written off to the side. The L.A. Guns were one of Southern California's most famous glam metal bands during the 1980s-1990s. Quotes such as "HOT HOT HOT", "Good looks, a great grind, and a very definitive crunch", and "New! Young! & Erotic!" are printed on several flyers along with the typical "Must see!" and "Hottest new band". Sexually charged illustrations and poses were the staple for any glam metal band. Many of the flyers and business cards feature provocatively drawn women like the cards for the Cabaret Night Club. A woman with a large top hat, long legs, and uncovered chest leans against a chair with a pistol in right hand. The words "Sophisticated Rock & Roll - and other shit" is printed on the reverse side of the business card. An extensive and vibrant look back on the designs and imagery employed by glam and heavy metal bands during the Sunset Strip's Decade of Decadence.
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Details
- Seller
- Johnson Rare Books & Archives (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 70602
- Title
- DANCIN' DOWN ON THE SUNSET STRIP
- Author
- [Heavy Metal]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Popular Music, Heavy Metal, Glam, Hair Metal, Flyers, Rock and Roll, Hollywood, California, Western Americana, Sunset Strip
Terms of Sale
Johnson Rare Books & Archives
As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America, we uphold our association's code of ethics. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, all items are returnable within ten days of delivery. Materials must be returned in the same condition as sent. If you have any questions or concerns, simply call us to discuss.
About the Seller
Johnson Rare Books & Archives
Biblio member since 2008
Covina, California
About Johnson Rare Books & Archives
Established in 1981, johnson rare books & archives is located in the heart of downtown Covina, about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. Our shop is currently open by appointment Thursday - Saturday from 11am - 6pm (please call ahead) and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian. For more information, visit our website at www.johnsonrarebooks.com or call 1-626-967-1888.
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