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The Decline of Western Civilization original 1981 US poster&nbsp;[Los Angeles]: Np, [1981]. Offset. 39 ½ x 26 ¾ in. Old horizontal and vertical folds, pinholes at corners, some minor wear with rubbing along fold lines.&nbsp;An original promotional poster for Penelope Spheeris’ legendary cult film. The documentary chronicles LA’s punk explosion at the end of the 1970s. Upon its 1981 debut in Los Angeles, the chief of the LAPD penned a letter demanding the film not be shown again in the city.&nbsp;The original US poster is very scarce; Italian posters appear at auction and in the trade much more commonly.Condition as described in catalogue note. For further information on the condition of this lot please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@boo-hooray.com">info@boo-hooray.com</a>. All lots are sold on an "as is" basis at the time of sale. Images form a part of the condition description for each lot, though images online may represent hues and shades which differ from the actual item.

The Decline of Western Civilization [original US poster]

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The Melvins, Poison IdeaPoster maquette for show at SatyriconSeattle: Satyricon, [1993]. Holograph, offset, and xerox. Collage with various pieces adhered to backing sheet. 17 x 11 in. Discoloration and bumping; missing bottom left corner; pieces of tape on top left corners.&nbsp;Maquette for a poster promoting a surprise show by the Melvins and Poison Idea at the legendary Seattle punk venue Satyricon. This incredible document documents the creative process in the making of a DIY punk poster. The poster features a hilarious collage of a young Mark Wahlberg sticking his tongue out and caressing a barely-clad blonde woman with Mark Wahlberg's face pasted over hers; his arm has a heart drawn around it that reads "Seattle."Condition as described in catalogue note. For further information on the condition of this lot please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@boo-hooray.com">info@boo-hooray.com</a>. All lots are sold on an "as is" basis at the time of sale. Images form a part of the condition description for each lot, though images online may represent hues and shades which differ from the actual item.

The Melvins, Poison Idea — Poster maquette for show at Satyricon

X and The Blasters at The Greek TheatreLos Angeles: The Greek Theatre / Michelob, [1981]. Silkscreen. 22 x 14 in. Dampstain to lower margin, minor tearing throughout body from staples, bumping to corners.&nbsp;Poster promoting hardcore bands X and The Blasters at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, on August 15th 1981.Condition as described in catalogue note. For further information on the condition of this lot please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@boo-hooray.com">info@boo-hooray.com</a>. All lots are sold on an "as is" basis at the time of sale. Images form a part of the condition description for each lot, though images online may represent hues and shades which differ from the actual item.

X and The Blasters at the Greek Theatre

Halloween Party! The Cramps &amp; Haunted Garage at the Universal Amphitheatre&nbsp;Los Angeles: Universal Amphitheatre, [1988]. Silkscreen. 22 x 15 in. Light bumping and discoloration on edges.&nbsp;Poster promoting a concert at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles featuring performances by The Cramps and Haunted Garage. In the "Boxing Style" or "Telephone Pole style."Condition as described in catalogue note. For further information on the condition of this lot please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@boo-hooray.com">info@boo-hooray.com</a>. All lots are sold on an "as is" basis at the time of sale. Images form a part of the condition description for each lot, though images online may represent hues and shades which differ from the actual item.

The Cramps, Haunted Garage — Halloween Party!

David Johansen with The Waitresses and The Dragons&nbsp;[New York]: Wildcat Productions, [1977]. Offset. 13 1/2 x 8 in. Line from folding into halves; minor discoloration.&nbsp;Flyer promoting a performance by David Johansen at the Rio Theatre in Valley Stream, New York, with opening performances by The Waitresses and The Dragons. This performance is no longer than a year after the first break-up of The New York Dolls, with Johansen already experimenting and touring his solo project.Condition as described in catalogue note. For further information on the condition of this lot please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@boo-hooray.com">info@boo-hooray.com</a>. All lots are sold on an "as is" basis at the time of sale. Images form a part of the condition description for each lot, though images online may represent hues and shades which differ from the actual item.

David Johansen with The Waitresses and The Dragons

Vince Taylor: La Legende Du Rock'N'Roll&nbsp;Brussels: Starshooter, [1978]. Offset. 23 1/2 x 16 in. Clean copy, with very minor spots of discoloration.&nbsp;Poster promoting a series of Vince Taylor concerts in Brussels.Condition as described in catalogue note. For further information on the condition of this lot please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@boo-hooray.com">info@boo-hooray.com</a>. All lots are sold on an "as is" basis at the time of sale. Images form a part of the condition description for each lot, though images online may represent hues and shades which differ from the actual item.

Vince Taylor — La Legende Du Rock'n'Roll

Iggy PopThe Idiot promotional posterNp: np, nd [but presumably RCA, 1977]. Offset. 24 x 36 ½ in. Three old vertical folds, one old horizontal fold, some minor chips and tears primarily at corners, a bit rubbed.&nbsp;A large promotional poster for Iggy Pop’s The Idiot, reproducing the upper half of the album art.Condition as described in catalogue note. For further information on the condition of this lot please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@boo-hooray.com">info@boo-hooray.com</a>. All lots are sold on an "as is" basis at the time of sale. Images form a part of the condition description for each lot, though images online may represent hues and shades which differ from the actual item.

Iggy Pop — The Idiot

Unknown Pleasures Australian Release PosterDesigned by Andrew Penhallow. Sydney: Factory Records, [1980]. Offset printed poster. 19 ¼ x 28 in. framed to 23 x 31 ½ in. Clean copy; used.Extremely rare poster promoting the Australian release of Unknown Pleasures (FACOZ 1003), an album which would vastly change the course of punk music in Australia.The poster was designed by Andrew Penhallow, who Factory Records names the “head honcho” of Factory Australasia, having licensed the Factory Records catalog from money loaned by his wife’s ex-husband, a brain surgeon.Condition as described in catalogue note. For further information on the condition of this lot please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@boo-hooray.com">info@boo-hooray.com</a>. All lots are sold on an "as is" basis at the time of sale. Images form a part of the condition description for each lot, though images online may represent hues and shades which differ from the actual item.

Joy Division — Unknown Pleasures Australian release poster

The Pixies Surfer Rosa vintage poster[Boston] / [London]: [4AD], [1988]. Offset. 35 3/8 x 25 1/4 in. Bumping, discoloration, and some tearing to edges, from being pinned on a wall.Vintage poster for the release of The Pixies' seminal record Surfer Rosa.Condition as described in catalogue note. For further information on the condition of this lot please email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:info@boo-hooray.com">info@boo-hooray.com</a>. All lots are sold on an "as is" basis at the time of sale. Images form a part of the condition description for each lot, though images online may represent hues and shades which differ from the actual item.

The Decline of Western Civilization [original US poster]

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