Dark Star Magazine March 1979 (1277) Vol 4 No 1 Grateful Dead Ray Manzarek

Dark Star Magazine, March 1979 issue (Volume 4, Issue 1 / Number 19).

For sale is an extremely rare, original vintage copy of the nineteenth 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: March 1979 (Vol 4, Issue 1)

• SKU: (1277)

• Keywords: Dark Star Magazine, Vol 4 No 1, Number 19, March 1979, Grateful Dead, Ray Manzarek, Carlene Carter, Terry & The Pirates, Alpha Band, Jack Casady Band, UK Fanzine

Highlighted Features:

• Historic Full-Color Cover: The "Mumbles" editorial announces the magazine's move into the "age of technology" with their first full-color cover, featuring a live shot of the Grateful Dead.

• Grateful Dead Coverage: An extensive feature titled "A Wake For Winterland".

• Feature Articles: Deep dives into The Doors' Ray Manzarek, Carlene Carter ("I Was Real Determined To Be Carlene Carter..."), The Alpha Band, and Terry & The Pirates.

• Editorial Note: A highly entertaining "Mumbles" section detailing how British Rail temporarily lost the cover negatives, delaying the issue by a month.

Condition Report:

• Cover: Very good vintage condition. The new full-color glossy style cover shows light edge wear and minor creasing along the spine, typical of the transition to this paper stock.

• Spine: Intact, staple-bound.

• Interior: Pages are complete, highly readable, and preserve the original DIY aesthetic of the interior text.

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