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Original vintage issue of RAT Subterranean News, the influential New York underground newspaper of the late 1960s.Issue: February 21–27, 1969
Publication: RAT Subterranean News
Editor: Jeff Shero
Place of publication: New York
Format: Original tabloid underground newspaper
Date: 1969“OFFICIAL DETECTIVE STORIES” — THE CONSPIRACYThis particularly striking issue presents RAT in the guise of an “Official Detective Stories” publication, using the visual language and sensational style of vintage pulp detective magazines to satirize the political climate of the late 1960s.A major feature is the satirical “The Conspiracy” spread, which presents portraits of prominent antiwar and counterculture figures in the style of wanted suspects or pulp-detective characters. Among those depicted are Tom Hayden, Jerry Rubin, and Abbie Hoffman.The issue is an excellent example of the creative graphic design, political satire, collage, and irreverent journalism that characterized New York’s underground press during this period.This is an original 1969 newspaper—not a modern reproduction or reprint.An excellent addition to collections of:• 1960s underground newspapers
• RAT Subterranean News
• New York counterculture
• Yippie history
• Abbie Hoffman & Jerry Rubin
• Antiwar movement ephemera
• Underground press & alternative journalism
• 1960s political and cultural historyCONDITION: Please examine all photographs carefully for the condition of this particular copy. Vintage underground newspapers were printed on inexpensive newsprint and commonly show age-related toning, creasing, edge wear, foxing, or other minor imperfections. Any significant defects are shown or described in the listing.A fascinating original document from the New York underground press at the height of the 1960s counterculture.
