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  • Stairways To Heaven: Drugs In American Religious History
    Stairways To Heaven: Drugs In American Religious History
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    “From Native Americans’ use of tobacco for solemnizing oaths to the spread of New Age religious beliefs in Haight-Ashbury coffeehouses, drugs have been intimately associated with [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Action/Precision: The New Direction In New York
    Action/Precision: The New Direction In New York
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    Overview of lesser known Abstract Expressionists, from 1955-1960. Newport Harbor Art Museum, 1984 Softcover edition. Noticeable wear to edges of dustjacket.

    GENRE: Art/Photography
  • Live Skull ‎– Dangerous Visions
    Live Skull ‎– Dangerous Visions
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    “Emerging in the early 80s at the end of New York’s legendary No Wave scene alongside Manhattan comrades Sonic Youth and Swans, Live Skull reshaped the aggression of burned-out post-punk [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Petr Kotik – Many Many Women
    Petr Kotik – Many Many Women
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    “Reader, you and I are about to share a delicious secret. The disc you’re holding (or perhaps listening to by now) contains a classic of 1970s underground music – a […]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Baited Area Magazine Issue 8
    Baited Area Magazine Issue 8
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    We are pleased to finally be carrying Baited Area magazine. Issue 8 will ship by the first week of December. Featured: Stewart Uoo, COINCELLPRO, Aryan Kaganof, Ariel M, Ephemerisle, Hurricane [...]

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  • Peter Jefferies – The Other Side of Reason
    Peter Jefferies – The Other Side of Reason
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    Hozac Books is proud to present another foundational brick in the pantheon of New Zealand underground music with Peter Jefferies – The Other Side of Reason, a career-spanning biography by […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Joy Division – Unknown Martyrs
    Joy Division – Unknown Martyrs
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    Recorded live July 13, 1979. One of the most fierce and spirited live JD bootlegs. Unofficial European import. 12/3/2024 *Currently shipping to us from Hungary. Ships from us by Christmas.*

    GENRE: Post-Punk / Goth / Darkwave / Minimal Synth / Neofolk
  • Nico & Cale – En Concert À L’Enfer
    Nico & Cale – En Concert À L’Enfer
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    “Tracks taken from Nico’s 1965 45 single, an outake from The Academy In Peril & the Reed/Cale/Nico “Le Bataclan 72″ concert. Wonderful cover art worth price of [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Miles Davis – Belgrade 1973
    Miles Davis – Belgrade 1973
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    “At his most adventurous 70s zone. The band was Dave Liebeman, Al Foster, Michael Henderson, Reginald Lucas, Pete Cosey & Mtume.” Unofficial European import. 12/3/2024 *Currently [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Miles Davis – Belgrade 1971
    Miles Davis – Belgrade 1971
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    “At his most adventurous 70s zone. The band was Gary Bartz, Leon Ndugu Chancler, Michael Henderson, Keith Jarrett, Don Alies & Mtume.” Unofficial European import. 12/3/2024 [...]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Gypsy ‎– Hooked On A Memory / The Market
    Gypsy ‎– Hooked On A Memory / The Market
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    Label: Oak (11) – ES 9848 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM Country: Canada Released: 1975 Genre: Pop, Folk, World, & Country VG+/generic Psyched out folk country on the A Side. […]

    GENRE: Folk / Country
  • The Chronicle Church* ‎– Mystery / Bionic Movement
    The Chronicle Church* ‎– Mystery / Bionic Movement
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    Label: Pashlo Records – PH-1006, Pashlo Records – PH-1007 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Stereo, Rainbo Pressing Country: US Released: 1976 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Funk VG+ / GEN

    GENRE: Soul / Funk / Disco
  • Stephen Lee Clark – Modesty
    Stephen Lee Clark – Modesty
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    “JUNGLE GYM RECORDS presents “Modesty”, official return of long-time JG friend and collaborator Stephen Lee Clark! Conceived during a time of major change and personal growth, [...]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Mohamed Tounsi – Alah Maana / Rihat Leblad
    Mohamed Tounsi – Alah Maana / Rihat Leblad
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    Tunisian Folk music Label: El Kadra – EKA 250 Format: Vinyl, 7″ Country: Tunisia Released: VG/Gen. Low end VG with some noticeable surface noise and label wear. No pic sleeve.

    GENRE: International
  • Music Of Algeria 50’s – 70’s : Radio Topo #021
    Music Of Algeria 50’s – 70’s : Radio Topo #021
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    Radio Topo #021   Born from the rich musical heritage of the Berber people, the music of Algeria is as diverse as Algerian culture itself. While primarily associated with Rai, […]

    GENRE: International
  • Sonic Youth – Master=Dik / Beat On The Brat
    Sonic Youth – Master=Dik / Beat On The Brat
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    “A slight hiccup in our production? This is the infamous EP that Blast First label head Paul Smith begged us not to release. It has long been reviled or misunderstood […]

    GENRE: Rock / Pop
  • Tashi Dorji – We Will Be Wherever The Fires Are Lit
    Tashi Dorji – We Will Be Wherever The Fires Are Lit
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    begin form here… begin from here…our world lives when their world ceases to exist begin from here…with hopes, between silent skies, while world breathes again and the fever [...]

    GENRE: Experimental / Noise, Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz
  • Bill Callahan – The Holy Grail: Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10 2001 Peel Session
    Bill Callahan – The Holy Grail: Bill Callahan’s “Smog” Dec. 10 2001 Peel Session
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    “December 2001, Maida Vale: Bill Callahan’s “Smog” perform with demonstrative zeal for their British witness at the BBC, shimmering and hissing with a Lynchian vibe of U.S. darkness in the [...]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Papa M – Ballads Of Harry Houdini
    Papa M – Ballads Of Harry Houdini
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    “The “Great Escape Artist” is back! No, not THAT one – dude’s dead! We’re talking about Papa M. And HE’s talking ‘bout Harry Houdini – in the album title, anyway, […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Rachid Mesbahi – Yama Aazizene
    Rachid Mesbahi – Yama Aazizene
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    Algerian Kabyle music. Label: La Voix Du Globe – VDG 103.185 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45RPM, Single Country: France Released: undated VG+/Gen. Some light marks & some surface noise, but [...]

    GENRE: International
  • Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More
    Kim Deal – Nobody Loves You More
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    Nobody Loves You More is Kim Deal’s debut album, although it’s technically not her first release under her own name – she self-released a 5-part, 10-song 7” vinyl series in […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Yo La Tengo – There’s A Riot Going On
    Yo La Tengo – There’s A Riot Going On
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    There’s a riot going on. You don’t need me, or Yo La Tengo, to tell you that. These are dark times, in our heads as much as in the streets. […]

    GENRE: Indie / Alternative
  • Slimane Azem – Diminou / Our Irouh Our Yeqime
    Slimane Azem – Diminou / Our Irouh Our Yeqime
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    Algerian Chaabi music. Label: La Voix Du Globe – 101 973 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45RPM Country: France Released: 1972 G+/Gen. Noticeable light marks & surface noise throughout both sides. No [...]

    GENRE: International
  • Bardo Pond – Melt Away
    Bardo Pond – Melt Away
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    Melt Away, the new double LP compilation, catalogues late-’90s rarities and outtakes from a creative apex in Bardo Pond’s career. Of these, album highlight ‘The Trail’, originally recorded [...]

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych, Indie / Alternative
  • Mauricio Kagel – Kölner Ensemble Für Neue Musik – Der Schall (Für Fünf Spieler)
    Mauricio Kagel – Kölner Ensemble Für Neue Musik – Der Schall (Für Fünf Spieler)
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    “A work written for 54 instruments and 5 players — one that comes across vaguely like a free improvisation, and which certainly has plenty of musical elements in common with […]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • The Spacious Mind – Sleepy Eyes And Butterflies
    The Spacious Mind – Sleepy Eyes And Butterflies
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    90’s Swedish Prog ripper. Label: Gates Of Dawn – GOD 001 Format: 2xVinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1995 VG+/VG+

    GENRE: Art Rock / Krautrock / Prog / Psych
  • Jeanette – Errayeh Goulou
    Jeanette – Errayeh Goulou
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    Algerian Chaabi Label: Oasis Format: Vinyl, 7″ Country: Algeria G+/Generic

    GENRE: International
  • Lounès Kheloui – Fakiyi Dhasouagh
    Lounès Kheloui – Fakiyi Dhasouagh
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    Label: Disques Bordj El Phen – BEP-67 Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono Country: Algeria Genre: Folk, World, & Country Style: African   A side plays G+, B […]

    GENRE: African
  • Bensmir Missoum – Baghi Nahdjar / Maghbouna Nhar Laid
    Bensmir Missoum – Baghi Nahdjar / Maghbouna Nhar Laid
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    Label: Sabraphone – N°24SB, Sabra – N°24SB Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM Country: Algeria Released: Genre: Folk, World, & Country Notoiceable light marks & surface noise across both [...]

    GENRE: African
  • Atmani-  Atsane Athatchali
    Atmani- Atsane Athatchali
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    Algerian Kabyle music. Label: Oasis Disques Format: Vinyl, 7″ Country: France Released: VG/Gen.

    GENRE: International
  • Boudjema L’Ankiss* – Ahou-Lia / Ya-Taleb
    Boudjema L’Ankiss* – Ahou-Lia / Ya-Taleb
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    Label: La Voix Du Globe – VG 6221 Format: Vinyl, 7″, Single Country: France Released: Genre: Folk, World, & Country Some noticeable light marks & label wear. No pic sleeve.

    GENRE: African
  • Slimane Azem – Azguer Yakel Egmas / Lahbab Elouaktha
    Slimane Azem – Azguer Yakel Egmas / Lahbab Elouaktha
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    Algerian Kabyle music. Label: Pathe 45 804 Format: Vinyl, 7″ Country: France Released: VG/Gen.

    GENRE: International
  • Bug Bus Piano ‎– Out Under Streets
    Bug Bus Piano ‎– Out Under Streets
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    The chronicle continues, deepening the legend… Out Under Streets serves as a milestone in the profuse and vastly intangible catalog of Bug Bus Piano – a decade into the cult […]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Richard Ross – Waiting For The End Of The World
    Richard Ross – Waiting For The End Of The World
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    “Where will you go when the trouble starts? For countless people around the world, the answer is that bomb shelter down in the basement. In fact, people from around the […]

    GENRE: Art/Photography
  • Gil Elliot – Twentieth Century Book Of The Dead
    Gil Elliot – Twentieth Century Book Of The Dead
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    “This striking and original book is an attempt to describe the true and false cultures of mass death in this century. On the battlefields of the World Wars, in the […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Niels Bohr – Atomic Physics And Human Knowledge
    Niels Bohr – Atomic Physics And Human Knowledge
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    “These essays and speeches by the Nobel Prize–winning physicist date from 1934 to 1958. Rather than expositions on quantum physics, the articles are philosophical in nature, exploring the [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • John Gribbin – The Omega Point
    John Gribbin – The Omega Point
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    “Is the universe infinitely expanding? Or at some point in the future will it finally reach its limit—and contract upon itself in one catastrophic reversal of the Big Bang? The […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Howard Rheingold – Virtual Reality
    Howard Rheingold – Virtual Reality
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    “Imagine being able to “walk” into your computer and interact with any program you create. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s science fact. Surgeons now rehearse [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • The Witness of These Two Days: Hiroshima & Nagasaki, Vol I
    The Witness of These Two Days: Hiroshima & Nagasaki, Vol I
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    A selection of eye-witness reports from both Hiroshima & Nagasaki, categorized by proximity to blast radius. English Translation Group, 1989 Softcover edition. Some corner & edgewear to wraps.

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Nuclear Weapons Databook: Volume IV – Soviet Nuclear Weapons
    Nuclear Weapons Databook: Volume IV – Soviet Nuclear Weapons
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    “The first book to reveal the locations of nuclear weapons around the world and introduce the concept of the infrastructure behind war.” Harper & Row, 1989 Softcover edition. [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Mac Blackout, Landon Caldwell & Nicholas Yeck-Stauffer  – Between Infinities
    Mac Blackout, Landon Caldwell & Nicholas Yeck-Stauffer – Between Infinities
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    “Somewhere there is the unhappened. Somewhere, if there is a somewhere. Unhappened – as in – on the way. There was a path to get there. We don’t magically emerge […]

    GENRE: Modern Composition / Musique Concrete / Electronic
  • Louis Crompton – Homosexuality & Civilization
    Louis Crompton – Homosexuality & Civilization
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    “How have major civilizations of the last two millennia treated people who were attracted to their own sex? In a narrative tour de force, Louis Crompton chronicles the lives and […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Laura Mulvey – Fetishism And Curiosity
    Laura Mulvey – Fetishism And Curiosity
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    “Writer and filmmaker Laura Mulvey is widely regarded as one of the most challenging and incisive contemporary feminist cultural theorists. Part of the 1970s generation of British film [...]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Violation Of Taboo: Incest In The Great Literature Of The Past And Present
    Violation Of Taboo: Incest In The Great Literature Of The Past And Present
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    A survey of incest & its meaning in literature. Julian Press, 1963 Hardcover edition. Wear & discoloration to dustjacket. Staining to upper edge of pages.

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • The Opium-Eater: A Life Of Thomas De Quincey
    The Opium-Eater: A Life Of Thomas De Quincey
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    “From the Globe and Mail reviewer – “The life story of Thomas De Quincey (1785-1859) is a cautionary tale about the twin dangers of becoming a drug addict and writing […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction
  • Martin Gayford – Modernists & Mavericks
    Martin Gayford – Modernists & Mavericks
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    “Martin Gayford’s masterful account of painting in London from the Second World War to the 1970s, illustrated by documentary photographs and the works themselves. The development of [...]

    GENRE: Art/Photography, Non-Fiction
  • Ben Ratliff – Coltrane: The Story Of A Sound
    Ben Ratliff – Coltrane: The Story Of A Sound
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    “John Coltrane left an indelible mark on the world, but what was the essence of his achievement that makes him so prized forty years after his death? What were the […]

    GENRE: Jazz / Fusion / Free Jazz, Non-Fiction
  • Kathy Acker – Great Expectations
    Kathy Acker – Great Expectations
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    “Beginning as a rewriting of Charles Dickens classic of the same name, Great Expectations spirals into Kathy Acker’s most notorious work of textual appropriation and literary homage, [...]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive
  • Writing The Future: Progress And Evolution
    Writing The Future: Progress And Evolution
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    “Through essays, poetry, stories, and images, writers and artists offer their perceptions of how we fit into the world and where we might be headed. The theory of evolution connects […]

    GENRE: Fiction/Poetry/Essays/Criticism/Transgressive, Non-Fiction
  • Antonin Artaud: Poet Without Words
    Antonin Artaud: Poet Without Words
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    “This book traces the development of the major themes in the work of the essential modern poet-playwright, Antonin Artaud. As a young man, Artaud complained that he could neither find […]

    GENRE: Non-Fiction