Guindon, Dick; Krassner, Paul; et al.

The Realist Supplement No. 1 (1963)

New York, NY, USA: The Realist, 1963. First Edition. Single Sheet. The Realist was a magazine of social-political-religious criticism and satire intended as a hybrid of a grown-ups version of Mad and Lyle Stuart's (1922-2006) anti-censorship monthly The Independent. Edited and published by Paul Krassner (1932-2019), and often regarded as a milestone in the American underground or countercultural press of the mid-20th century, it was a nationally-distributed newsstand publication as early as 1958. Publication was discontinued in 2001. Offered today is the incredibly rare, complete The Realist Supplement #001, a collection of three broadsides published c. 1963. [1] approx. 16” x 13” broadside folded into quarters. This broadside features four depictions and descriptions of different types of Marijuana: “Grass” (Panama Red, an Indica strain); “Pot” (Acapulco Gold, an Indica Strain); “Shit” (Mexican Green, an indica strain); and “Marijuana” (an indica strain). There are illustrations of each strain accompanied by a description of the plant, how to plant seeds, and how to cultivate the leaf to smoke it. Ostensibly, this broadside was meant to poke fun at the reader who was unfamiliar with marijuana and the graphic design serves to suggest that the illustrated sections were meant to be cut out and used as possible pouches for seeds, although on this point we cannot be sure. Single sheet, folded broadside. In very fine condition with only minor wear to fine edges, and very slight discoloration due to age-toning. [2] approx. 22” x 15” broadside folded into quarters. This broadside, brilliantly & ghoulishly illustrated by the legendary Dick Guindon (1935-2022), features the word “smile” prominently in the center, surrounded by a handful of grotesque vignettes. A body suspended by wires, hanging in cruciform; a skeletal creature with a phone cord coming out of its hip with an eye for a skull; odd, surreal creatures; and an infant in a crib that looks half like William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) and a normal toddler, just to name a few. This bazaar, surreal tapestry of the Bosch-meets-Goya-meets-underground comic cornucopia of oddity is not only exceptionally rare, but showcases some of Guindon’s best work. Single sheet, folded broadside. In very fine condition with only light wear to fine edges, and slight discoloration due to age-toning. [3] approx. 22 ½” x 8 ½” broadside folded in half. This broadside which reads “FUCK COMMUNISM” was designed by the great American satirist and writer, Paul Krassner. The word “FUCK” is styled as the American flag, while the word “COMMUNISM” is printed in bold red and each letter is adorned with little hammer & sickels (the icons of Communism). This iconic, famous design/broadside is not only incredibly rare, but also stands as one of Krassner’s best works. Single sheet, folded broadside. In very fine condition with only minor wear to fine edges, and light discoloration due to age-toning. From the collection of our good friend & colleague Brian E.C. Schottlaender, the most-distinguished American librarian-academician who is the author of “Anything But Routine: A Selectively Annotated Bibliography of William S. Burroughs,” now in its fifth edition an indispensable Burroughsian Resource which we always consult for our WSB curations. Very Fine. [Item #8708]

Price: $100.00