Between the Covers

Unbound. A collection of 162 flyers, business cards, and handbills promoting Los Angeles electronic, New Wave, and Goth bands and venues from the 1980s-1990s, featuring acts such as Nick Cave, Peter Murphy, The Cure, Voice Farm, Nina Hagen, London After Midnight, The Divinyls, Tokyo Vogue, and Crash Worship. The flyers are printed on sheets measuring between 11" x 16½" to 2" x 2½", in various colors with several incorporating rubber-stamped elements. All items near fine with modest edgewear and light soiling.

This group features bands who kickstarted a wave of music with darker themes and ethereal voices. Several of the venues that featured the popular New Wave and Goth music became synonymous with the scene, such as The Helter Skelter (“The Foremost Gothic Club in Los Angeles”) and I – Beam, notable for its warm temperature as an incentive for skimpy outfits and nudity, often leading to sexual encounters in and around the club.

A compelling and colorful collection of ephemera showcasing the influential bands and fashion styles of the 1980s.

Item #403386