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Book Synopsis: A glorious design herbarium of marijuana spot illustrations, drawings, writing, ads and ephemera from the great underground magazines of the 1960s and '70s The youth uprising now simply known as the Sixties was fed by one of the greatest booms in publishing history. The Underground Press Syndicate (UPS) began as a loose confederation of five papers in 1966, and within a few years swelled to over 500 across the world, including Kaleidoscope, International Times and the East Village Other. They "spread like weed,” said the UPS director, weed dealer and eventual founder of High Times Tom Forcade. The metaphor was apt: the UPS spurred the legalization movement, and weed became its totem―and a helpful means for government agencies to crack down on the UPS, since weed permeated UPS pages, with gaps in text crammed with weed-inspired “spot illustrations.”
Heads Together collects these drawings, shining a light on lesser-known names in the stoner-art canon, and many who weren’t names at all since no signature was attached. It also compiles guides for growing weed from the period that were treated like contraband by the CIA. Activist-oriented, psychedelic rolling papers are showcased too. As pot now fast-tracks toward legalization in the US and beyond, its once-incendiary status is brought into odd relief. Pot’s contemporary corporate profiteers do not reflect those who fought for legalization, or the Black and Latino populations strategically criminalized for pot well before hippies were targeted and long after. The art in this book speaks to a time when pot was smoked with optimism, as something capable of activating transformation in the face of corrupt and powerful forces.
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Get ready to relive the glory days of the Sixties and Seventies with Heads Together: Weed and the Underground Press Syndicate, 1965–1973. This incredible book takes you back to an era of revolution, rebellion, and of course, the iconic herb.
Immerse yourself in the design herbarium of marijuana spot illustrations, writings, ads, and ephemera that filled the pages of the great underground magazines of that time. The Underground Press Syndicate (UPS) revolutionized the publishing industry with over 500 papers across the globe. Now, you can experience the cultural impact of these publications firsthand.
Heads Together showcases not only the well-known stoner-art pioneers but also brings to light the lesser-known talents of the era. These spot illustrations, though unsigned, feature stunning and thought-provoking artwork that captures the essence of the time.
But that's not all! Delve into the secrets of the period with guides for growing weed. These underground manuals were treated like contraband by government agencies, adding an air of intrigue to their authenticity.
Furthermore, Heads Together presents an array of psychedelic rolling papers that were crafted with activism in mind. These papers were a symbol of unity and a powerful statement against the corrupt and powerful forces of the time.
As the world moves towards the legalization of marijuana, it is crucial to remember the roots of the movement. Pot's history is intertwined with the stories of the individuals who fought for legalization and those who suffered under unjust criminalization.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to travel back in time and experience the transformative power of pot. Visit our website now to secure your copy of Heads Together: Weed and the Underground Press Syndicate, 1965–1973.
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