COUNTERCULTURE BOOKS 

Protest is an anthology which explores how the Beat Generation (USA) and Angry Young Men (England) use literature, poetry and art to challenge traditional post-war society and oppose authority, shaping modern counterculture.

Novelisation of the cult classic film 'Performance' starring Mick Jagger. Late 1960s countercultural-criminal-underworld-rock-and-roll fiction.

Fully illustrated screenplay of Lindsay Anderson's 1968 British satirical surrealist psychological drama film 'if...' which stars Malcolm McDowell.

Written as a classroom project by a 14 year old Gideon in 1976, saved from the rubbish bin by his mother - a fictional account of the punk scene in Britain - The Punk. At only 62 pages long, it is short but sweet, and a lovely item.

Longtime member of The Fugs writes a complete, authoritative account of the career of Charles Manson, originally published in '71.

Richard Neville, co-founder of Oz Magazine, provides one of the most comprehensive reviews of the development of the 1960s underground movement and its manifestations across the world.

Political activist and early leader of the Black Panther Party Leroy Eldridge Cleaver's Soul on Ice is a book of essays and letters written while he was serving time in San Quentin State Prison and Folsom State Prison.

The second installment of Maya Angelou's autobiographies, following her life in post World War II San Francisco from age 17 to 19 as a young mother.

The third installment of Maya Angelou's autobiographies, spanning her early twenties as she attempts a career in the entertainment world, travelling Europe.

The fourth installment of Maya Angelou's autobiographies, recounting her travels to Cairo, Ghana, New York City and more, while she raises her teenage son.

Malcolm X recounts the hidden history of the labour of people of African origin and their achievements. Includes black and white maps, photos & drawings.

1974 Biography of the legendary Kerouac which almost becomes a novel in itself. Black and white images throughout this huge 400 page book.

This non-fiction novel recounts the 1967 Anti-Vietnam War march on the Pentagon through a blend of journalism and memoir. A detailed reflection of the political and cultural climate of the Unitied States in the sixties.

Lovely vintage Penguin paperback detailing John F. Kennedy's three years in office, written mostly before his assassination by Time Magazine's correspondent at the White House, Hugh Sidey.

Personal accounts of arrest, trial, and imprisonment with contributions by many significant figures of the sixties. Including experiences from Jerry Rubin, Joan Baez, Malcolm X, Timothy Leary, Johnny Cash, Ken Kesey and more...!

A vivid, historical account of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), detailing its formation and activities over the first 25 years through the words of key figures and interviews.

Tom Wolfe's first collected book of essays, focusing on sixties lifestyles and American culture. Jam packed, at 255 pages, and illustrated throughout.

A great little book of comics about Cuba and The Cuban Revolution by political cartoonist, Rius. Originially pulished in 1970, this version published in 1973 by Pathfinder Press.

Germaine Greer's groundbreaking feminist work from the seventies, with a great gold cover. Greer explores how the 'traditional' suburban, consumerist, nuclear family represses women sexually, devitalising them and rendering them eunuchs.

Illustrated throughout by Feliks Topolski, this book follows the infamous obscenity trial against Oz Magazine in 1971. Oz editors Richard Neville, Felix Dennis and Jim Anderson were prosecuted on three charges, including obscenity at the Old Bailey Court, London.

Abbie Hoffman's book is a counterculture manifesto, encapsulating the idealism, as well as the struggle for social justice, class equality, peace and understanding, of the sixties. An underground classic, which is still relevant today.

An exploration of Ché Guevara's life, including a large collection of photos of Ché, from age 9 right up until his murder. Translated from Spanish.