Dark Star Magazine August 1978 (1277) Vol 3 No 4 Tom Petty The Tubes Big Star

Dark Star Magazine, August 1978 issue (Volume 3, Issue 4 / Number 16).

For sale is an extremely rare, original vintage copy of the sixteenth issue of Dark Star Magazine. Please examine the high-resolution images provided, as they serve as the primary visual record of the item's condition.

Key Details:

• Publication: Dark Star Magazine

• Issue Date: August 1978 (Vol 3, Issue 4)

• SKU: (1277)

• Keywords: Dark Star Magazine, Vol 3 No 4, Number 16, August 1978, Tom Petty, The Tubes, Big Star, Ian Matthews, Jefferson Starship, Good Rats, The Rubinoos, David Freiberg, Dire Straits, UK Fanzine

Highlighted Features:

• Cover Stories: Features a major piece on Tom Petty ("Gettin' It Straight") and a look at the theatrical rock of The Tubes ("Up From The Deep").

• Feature Articles: Deep dives into Big Star ("What's Goin' Ahn"), Ian Matthews ("Rhythm Of The West"), and Jefferson Starship ("Dance With The Dragon").

• New Sections: The "Mumbles" editorial announces the expansion to 56 pages and the introduction of a new "Happy Trails" section for shorter articles covering books, comics, films, and bluegrass.

• Early Mentions: The cover promises coverage of a very early Dire Straits.

Condition Report:

• Cover: Very good vintage condition. The light blue and purple cover is bright. Shows standard light edge wear, minor creasing, and faint handling marks typical of fanzines of this era.

• Spine: Intact, staple-bound.

• Interior: Pages are complete, highly readable, and preserve the original DIY aesthetic. Note: There is a handwritten pencil note ("Last issue of subscription") on the bottom margin of page 3.

Shipping: Shipped quickly and securely in protective, board-backed packaging.