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On the Ground: An Illustrated Anecdotal History of the Sixties Underground Press in the U.S.,Used
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In four short years (19651969), the underground press grew from five small newspapers in as many cities in the U.S. to over 500 newspaperswith millions of readersall over the world. Completely circumventing (and subverting) establishment media by utilizing their own news service and freely sharing content amongst each other, the underground press, at its height, became the unifying institution for the counterculture of the 1960s.Frustrated with the lack of any mainstream media criticism of the Vietnam War, empowered by the victories of the Civil Rights era, emboldened by the anticolonial movements in the third world and with heads full of acid, a generation set out to change the world. The underground press was there documenting, participating in, and providing the resources that would guarantee the growth of this emergent youth culture. Combining bold visuals, innovative layouts, and eschewing any pretense toward objectivity, the newspapers were wildly diverse and wonderfully vibrant.Neither meant to be an official nor comprehensive history, On the Ground focuses on the anecdotal detail that brings the history alive. Composed of stories told by the people involved with the production and distribution of the newspapersJohn Sinclair, Art Kunkin, Paul Krassner, Emory Douglas, John Wilcock, Bill Ayers, Spain Rodriguez, Trina Robbins, Al Goldstein, Harvey Wasserman, Ben Morea, and moreand featuring over 100 fullcolor scans taken from a broad range of newspapersBasta Ya, Berkeley Barb, Berkeley Tribe, Chicago Seed, Helix, It Aint Me Babe, Los Angeles Free Press, Osawatomie, Rat Subterranean News, San Francisco Express Times, San Francisco Oracle, Screw: The Sex Review, The Black Panther, The East Village Other, The Realist, and many morethe book provides a true window into the spirit of the times, giving the reader a feeling for the energy on the ground.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'On the Ground'? A: 'On the Ground' primarily focuses on the anecdotal history of the sixties underground press in the U.S., highlighting the stories and experiences of those involved in its production and distribution.
- Q: How many pages does 'On the Ground' contain? A: 'On the Ground' contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'On the Ground'? A: The author of 'On the Ground' is Sean Stewart.
- Q: When was 'On the Ground' published? A: 'On the Ground' was published on November 11, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does 'On the Ground' have? A: 'On the Ground' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book 'On the Ground' in? A: 'On the Ground' is in mint condition.
- Q: Does 'On the Ground' include illustrations? A: 'On the Ground' features over 100 full-color scans taken from a variety of underground newspapers.
- Q: What historical period does 'On the Ground' cover? A: 'On the Ground' covers the historical period of the sixties, specifically from 1965 to 1969.
- Q: Is 'On the Ground' a comprehensive history of the underground press? A: 'On the Ground' is not meant to be a comprehensive history; rather, it provides an anecdotal perspective that brings the history alive through personal stories.
- Q: What genres does 'On the Ground' fall under? A: 'On the Ground' falls under the category of History, specifically focusing on media and counterculture.