Author: D., Tony (editor)
Title: Ripped and Torn. Issue Number 5
Description: London, Tony Drayton. Wraps. London: presumed 1977. Single stapled at the upper left corner. Black and white lettered front cover. Approximately 11 ½ by 8 1/8 inches. 10 leaves. Pages printed on rectos only. Clip art/collage and black and white photos throughout. Produced by Tony Drayton, this zine 'covered the punk scene in both Glascow and London,' and 'was at the time recognized by other producers as a front-runner for its attempt to offer a broader understanding of punk's political agenda' (Triggs p. 57). Featuring a lengthy interview with Andy Czezowski, founder of the Roxy Club, as well as commentary on the Ramones, The Runaways and a letter from Sophie at Glitterbest (the company representing the Sex Pistols), defending the distribution of their albums by larger companies. VERY GOOD+ condition. Minor toning. Minor curling and creasing at the staple. Very small spot of foxing to the rear cover. Very Good .

Keywords: Noisbn Punk


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