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[Stevemmg]

An underground collector’s dream come true and documented by photo as well. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing this!

[flashlites]

On 10/28/2022 at 8:26 PM, Axe Elf said:

Finding love on Haight Street...

"Haight street, that great street. That street we love to hate!" When I lived on Haight street some of my neighbors taught me that little phrase. Kinda catchy, it stuck with me all these years.

[flashlites]

On 10/28/2022 at 5:09 PM, OtherEric said:

The last time I was in SF, I had to report I didn’t see a single underground in the vicinity of Haight Ashbury.  This time, it went better.  Not a huge selection, but Mr. Natural #3 was one I needed.  And as a comic geek, buying an underground on the corner of Haight Ashbury was just a perfect moment.

That reminds me... We also called the Haight/Ashbury area the "Hashbury"---(Just a little slang from the locals.) Thanks for sharing and bringing back fond memories!

[wpbooks01]

On 10/28/2022 at 3:09 PM, OtherEric said:

The last time I was in SF, I had to report I didn’t see a single underground in the vicinity of Haight Ashbury.  This time, it went better.  Not a huge selection, but Mr. Natural #3 was one I needed.  And as a comic geek, buying an underground on the corner of Haight Ashbury was just a perfect moment.

Did you get that at Amoeba? At the back of the buy counter, for the last couple of months, they have two short boxes packed to the brim with UG. Was even able to find a couple I was looking for....if that wasn't where you got it, and Haight is one of my regular haunts, then do tell, as I don't recall seeing UG anywhere else over there!!!  Booksmith sometimes carries Last Gasp backstock, but I don't know if they do so much anymore these days.

[wpbooks01]

On 10/28/2022 at 6:26 PM, Axe Elf said:

Finding love on Haight Street...

I see what you did there........

[OtherEric]

On 10/28/2022 at 9:48 PM, wpbooks01 said:

Did you get that at Amoeba? At the back of the buy counter, for the last couple of months, they have two short boxes packed to the brim with UG. Was even able to find a couple I was looking for....if that wasn't where you got it, and Haight is one of my regular haunts, then do tell, as I don't recall seeing UG anywhere else over there!!!  Booksmith sometimes carries Last Gasp backstock, but I don't know if they do so much anymore these days.

The store is actually called Haight & Ashbury.  Kinda tourist trap stuff, but that can be fun in small doses.

I waited to respond to get pictures, since I was walking up to Amoeba based on your recommendation anyway.  I’ll get pictures of what I got there later.

[flashlites]

Me and Trina today at the Big Texas Comicon! It was wonderful to talk to her! She was signing her Wonder Woman cover there. I was tempted to bring some of her old comics to sign but instead I brought her book "Last Girl Standing", which is a great read for any of you interested in that era of  the late 60's-mid 70's. There were so many things in there I did not know about her! I thought she just drew Underground Comix. Amazing talent! Also I could not resist getting one of the Wonder Woman posters signed as well. She was very gracious and signed everything. She said she really enjoyed visiting San Antonio. She said we all made her feel welcome.

Edited October 31, 2022 by flashlites

[wpbooks01]

On 10/30/2022 at 3:30 PM, OtherEric said:

The store is actually called Haight & Ashbury.  Kinda tourist trap stuff, but that can be fun in small doses.

I waited to respond to get pictures, since I was walking up to Amoeba based on your recommendation anyway.  I’ll get pictures of what I got there later.

I haven't been in that place for years. Used to be it was an excellent place to buy t-shirts as they had a stock of them going back years, but I think it changed owners and did indeed become a sort of touristy kind of store. Guess I should give it a look next time I'm over there.  Hope you found some delights at Amoeba!

[OtherEric]

This weekend’s books, from either KAYO Books or Amoeba Records:

[wpbooks01]

On 10/30/2022 at 10:54 PM, OtherEric said:

This weekend’s books, from either KAYO Books or Amoeba Records:

Nice pick-ups! I keep meaning to pay Kayo a visit, but I still think of them as "sort of closed", as I attended their "sort of closing" sale, on a weekly basis, as the discounts got better with each passing week, back when that occurred. Need to give them a call!

 

I've been through those Amoeba boxes a few times now, so I'm pretty sure I've had my way with them to a point where nothing is going to jump out at me.. However, I did find these two uncommon items in their book/magazine bin section last week when I was rooting around, for a nice $4.99 each!

Don't see either much these days, and issue 4 still has the Mike Diana drawn game attached at the centerspread, so double the fun, I guess!!!!

 

 

[flashlites]

On 10/31/2022 at 12:54 AM, OtherEric said:

This weekend’s books, from either KAYO Books or Amoeba Records:

Love them all! Thanks for sharing and thanks to adding to my want list!  I gotta get me some Slow Death, and Girl Fight now.

Edited October 31, 2022 by flashlites

[OtherEric]

On the wall of a sandwich shop.  I may have shared this on an earlier SF visit, but who cares?  It’s a great Griffin poster.

[wpbooks01]

Spent yesterday going through some boxes and piles culling my dupes for some yet to be decided purpose, hoping to gain some new space for new acquisitions! Took some pix today of the stuff to share here while I decide the fate of the featured items.....thus we begin a series of posts illuminating my wretched photography skills with my antiquated tablet device......seems like such a waste not to, eh?

 

 

[wpbooks01]

More?

 

[wpbooks01]

Peace and Love?

 

 

[Qalyar]

On 10/31/2022 at 5:31 PM, wpbooks01 said:

 

 

 

 

I always liked that Nestor Redondo cover on New Funny #3. Too bad the contents are not, shall we say, the same quality.

[wpbooks01]

Wait! We're not done yet.....

 

[wpbooks01]

And then......

If I showed you the Felch, I'd have to kill myself, I suppose.....or the mods would do it for me?

[OtherEric]

@wpbooks01, let us know if you decide to sell some of the books... there's definitely some I'm interested in.

 

[wpbooks01]

On 10/31/2022 at 4:01 PM, OtherEric said:

@wpbooks01, let us know if you decide to sell some of the books... there's definitely some I'm interested in.

 

Always happy to entertain offers! Saves me the energy of cataloging! I am by nature the kind of fellow who hates to sit still and type.