Three iconic issues of Rolling Stone.
Condition varies significantly. All covers have mailing labels.
The Tenth Anniversary Issue, Dec. 15, 1977. No. 254
50 pages of Annie Leibowitz photos from 1967 through 1977;
Critics' best albums from 1967 through 1977;
Steadman drawing of Hunter Thompson, himself and Jann Wenner;
Debut of new logo.
Condition pretty good. Mailing label, a few nicks and tears (see photos).
John Lennon Remembrance Issue, Jan. 22, 1981. No. 335
Iconic cover photo of John and Yoko by Annie Leibowitz, taken hours before John was murdered.
Thoughtful review of John Lennon's life and work. Coverage of his final days and hours.
Lennon Remembers interview with Jann Wenner
Britain's Finest Hour, an appreciation of what Lennon and the Beatles really meant to the U.K. by Jan Morris.
Personal reminiscence by David Geffen
Condition pretty wretched, although I've seen worse. Mailing label, water damage, staples rusty, nicks and tears (see photos).
Special Beatles Anniversary Issue, Feb. 16, 1984. No. 415
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Beatles Feb. 9, 1964 Ed Sullivan Show appearance.
Recollections of first exposure to the Beatles by:
Jackie Deshannon, Allen Ginsberg, Neil Innes, Nastassia Kinski, Kris Kristofferson, Cyndi Lauper, David Letterman, Bette Midler, Roy Orbison, Jack Parr, Teddy Pendergrass, Ronald Reagan, Jr., Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Sting, Tiny Tim.
Paul Theroux explains how the Beatles stood in contrast to the images of English people as "meddlers, bumblers, know-it-alls, creeps, posturing pieces of wood, sagacious old egomaniacs" etc.
Paul McCartney' brief belated obituary of Buddy Holly.
Condition also pretty wretched, but not as bad as the Jan 22, 1981 issue. Mailing label, water damage, staples rusty, a few tears (see photos).