Lyman Mel (13 results)

Spiral Bound. Condition: Very Good. Photocopy Reprint. This is an eighty one page booklet of xerox articles in velo binding. Warning some of the images are very poor.

Tabloid. Condition: Good. Side folding tabloid format. 13 ½ by 10 ¼ inches. 36 pp., including covers. Avatar was a Boston based underground newspaper, founded in 1967 by Mel Lyman and his followers at the Fort Hill Community, or Lyman Family, a counterculture commune (or cult, depending on perspective) in the Roxbury area of Boston. Besides publishing the usual counterculture perspective on local and national news, the newspaper also served as a mouthpiece for Lyman's and the Fort Hill Community's philosophy: a quasi-religious and mystical thought drawing on Lyman's unique view of astrological, spiritual and occult history. Mel Lyman originally gained fame as a folk musician. Second issue of this version of the original Avatar, published by the Fort Hill faction of the newspaper, under the control of Mel Lyman, and embracing a more spiritual tone, reflecting on society, and straying from the more usual underground newspaper coverage of protests, events and other upheavals. Most of the work is by Lyman in this issue, offering introspection and navel gazing. There is a piece describing life at the Fort Hill Commune, including a few photos. GOOD condition. Minor soiling, toning and wrinkling, with moderate foxing and staining to the rear cover.

Tabloid. Condition: Good. Side folding tabloid format. 13 ½ by 10 ¼ inches. 28 pp. Front cover photo by Mel Lyman. Avatar was a Boston based underground newspaper, founded in 1967 by Mel Lyman and his followers at the Fort Hill Community, or Lyman Family, a counterculture commune (or cult, depending on perspective) in the Roxbury area of Boston. Besides publishing the usual counterculture perspective on local and national news, the newspaper also served as a mouthpiece for Lyman's and the Fort Hill Community's philosophy: a quasi-religious and mystical thought drawing on Lyman's unique view of astrological, spiritual and occult history. Mel Lyman originally gained fame as a folk musician. First issue of this version of the original Avatar, published by the Fort Hill faction of the newspaper, under the control of Mel Lyman, and embracing a more spiritual tone, reflecting on society, and straying from the more usual underground newspaper coverage of protests, events and other upheavals. That said, Lyman addresses the "vermin" that took over the original Avatar. Critiques of US leaders by Brian Keating present. GOOD condition. Minor soiling, toning and wrinkling, with minor faint staining to the rear cover. Small price label stuck to the upper front cover.

Lots of ramblings about drugs and the rambling life. Pen marks in text here and there. Not too bad. Not a library book. One copy only of this title. Ships in a cardboard enclosure. THE BOOK YOU SEE DESCRIBED IS THE COPY YOU WILL RECEIVE. Tim's Used Books, open shop in Provincetown, Mass., providing good books at reasonable prices on the same spot since 1991. shelf M.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. VG. 4to, 20 leaves (printed one side), stapled wrappers. Rare first issue of this highly experimental underground literary magazine from Cambridge, Massachusetts. One visual poem makes a joking reference to "Mel Lyman's Wives." Unmarked copy, light general wear and soil. Not Signed.

Tabloid. Condition: Good. Side folding tabloid newspaper format. 20 pp. Color printed covers with black and white illustrations and photos throughout. Avatar was founded in 1967 by Mel Lyman and his followers at the Fort Hill Community, or Lyman Family, a counterculture commune (or cult, depending on perspective) in the Roxbury area of Boston. Besides publishing the usual counterculture perspective on local and national news, the newspaper also served as a mouthpiece for Lyman's and the Fort Hill Community's philosophy: a quasi-religious and mystical thought drawing on Lyman's unique view of astrological, spiritual and occult history. Mel Lyman originally gained fame as a folk musician. This issue with a poem by Gerard Malanga, "Two Years After the Disaster;" a discussion of drugs, primarily speed and its dangers; an interview with members of the band Lovin' Spoonful; a page of letters to and from Mel Lyman; various counterculture ads and articles; a brief ad for a tour of America and Britain by the San Francisco Mime Troupe, etc. GOOD condition. Horizontal and vertical fold crease present. Moderate to heavy toning. Minor soiling and a few small stains. Minor wrinkling and creasing. A few small tears along the extremities.

Tabloid. Condition: Good. Side folding tabloid newspaper format. Approximately 17 ½ by 11 ¾ inches. 24 pp. Illustrations throughout, including a two-color centerfold. Avatar was founded in 1967 by Mel Lyman and his followers at the Fort Hill Community, or Lyman Family, a counterculture commune (or cult, depending on perspective) in the Roxbury area of Boston. Besides publishing the usual counterculture perspective on local and national news, the newspaper also served as a mouthpiece for Lyman's and the Fort Hill Community's philosophy: a quasi-religious and mystical thought drawing on Lyman's unique view of astrological, spiritual and occult history. Mel Lyman originally gained fame as a folk musician. Issue ten, featuring pieces on the Vietcong, the first International Psychedelic Exposition, astrology etc. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Moderate uneven toning and minor soiling. Moderate toning along the fold. Minor wrinkling and creasing. Minor to moderate chipping and tearing along the extremities, mostly along the fore edge. Leaf 5/6 with a three inch tear at its upper edge.

Tabloid. Condition: Good. Side folding tabloid newspaper format. Approximately 17 ½ by 11 ¾ inches. 28 pp. Illustrations throughout, including photos of Mel Lyman and other presumed members of his group (including a centerfold photo). Boston based underground newspaper. Avatar was founded in 1967 by Mel Lyman and his followers at the Fort Hill Community, or Lyman Family, a counterculture commune (or cult, depending on perspective) in the Roxbury area of Boston. Besides publishing the usual counterculture perspective on local and national news, the newspaper also served as a mouthpiece for Lyman's and the Fort Hill Community's philosophy: a quasi-religious and mystical thought drawing on Lyman's unique view of astrological, spiritual and occult history. Mel Lyman originally gained fame as a folk musician. Many columns espousing the views of Mel Lyman, letters, astrology etc. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Minor faint foxing/spotting to the covers. General toning and minor soiling. Moderate toning along the fold. Minor wrinkling and creasing. A few small tears along the extremities.

Tabloid. Condition: Good. Side folding tabloid newspaper format. Approximately 17 ½ by 11 ¾ inches. 20 pp. Illustrations throughout. Boston based underground newspaper. Avatar was founded in 1967 by Mel Lyman and his followers at the Fort Hill Community, or Lyman Family, a counterculture commune (or cult, depending on perspective) in the Roxbury area of Boston. Besides publishing the usual counterculture perspective on local and national news, the newspaper also served as a mouthpiece for Lyman's and the Fort Hill Community's philosophy: a quasi-religious and mystical thought drawing on Lyman's unique view of astrological, spiritual and occult history. Mel Lyman originally gained fame as a folk musician. Articles on police harassment of Avatar, a lengthy account of The Hill People's diplomatic mission abroad (the Mel Lyman associated commune), astrology etc. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Minor faint foxing/spotting to the covers. General toning and minor soiling. Moderate toning along the fold. Minor wrinkling and creasing. A few small tears along the extremities.

Tabloid. Condition: Good. Side folding tabloid newspaper format. Approximately 17 ½ by 11 ¾ inches. 24 pp. Illustrations throughout, including photos of Mel Lyman and other presumed members of his group. Boston based underground newspaper. Avatar was founded in 1967 by Mel Lyman and his followers at the Fort Hill Community, or Lyman Family, a counterculture commune (or cult, depending on perspective) in the Roxbury area of Boston. Besides publishing the usual counterculture perspective on local and national news, the newspaper also served as a mouthpiece for Lyman's and the Fort Hill Community's philosophy: a quasi-religious and mystical thought drawing on Lyman's unique view of astrological, spiritual and occult history. Mel Lyman originally gained fame as a folk musician. This issue with articles on children and their importance, pieces spiritual and philosophical articles relating to the Fort Hill Commune, astrology etc. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Minor faint foxing/spotting to the covers. General toning and minor soiling. Moderate toning along the fold. Minor wrinkling and creasing. A few small tears along the extremities.

Condition: Good. Wraps are firm, text block clean, without highlights/underlining or markings. Some rubbing/curling to wraps. Very clean, very nice example. Supporting Bay Area Friends of the Library since 2010. Well packaged and promptly shipped.

Softcover, 17 issues of The Avatar, each unbound newsprint, about 16 to 24 pages each; good condition; all issues folded in half horizontally at center; with toned pages and light chips and tears to page edges; no internal marks. The collection includes issues 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and an unnumbered, undated issue which states it is the last issue that Mel Lyman will write for. In 1966 Mel Lyman founded the Fort Hill Community / commune / cult in Boston, which began to published The Avatar in June 1967; an underground paper that includes a lot of astology, anti- Vietnam war opinion and increasingly Lyman's ideas for personal enlightenment. The paper continued for 24 issues but Lyman was not allowed to contribute by the Spring of 1968. Lyman was exposed to a larger public in 1971 when Rolling Stone published a cover story on him and the community began to be compared to Charles Manson. Foreign shipping may be extra.

Condition: Very Good. Trust Incorporated Boston, MA 1967 newspaper format. 23 pages. light age toning, creasing and small tears to pages. VG- $NRP.