Between the Covers

Unbound. A collection of 52 flyers and handbills promoting various music bands and venues in California from the 1980s-1990s featuring acts such as 10,000 Maniacs, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Camper Van Beethoven, The Roches, Red Kross, Terence Trent D'Arby, World Party, Chris Isaak, Lions & Ghosts, Sleestacks, Roller, Wednesday Week, and others. The handbills and flyers measure between 5.25" x 4" and 11" x 16.5"17" x 11", but most are 8.5" x 11". Various color sheets with several incorporating rubberstamped elements. All items are near fine with some chips and tears from being mounted on bulletin boards or posted, some with light soiling. Many of the flyers list event information and pictures of the bands but a few are a mix of different images thrown together. One flyer for the band Lions & Ghosts features a baby with various dancing people and the quotes: “Bizarre change makes people explode” and “Surgeon General’s Warning: Drinking BEER now greatly reduces serious risks to your health."

An interesting view of the concert flyer designs for soft, folk, and alternative rock bands in the 1980s through 1990s.

Item #404900