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Avant Garde Magazine – January 1968 – The Hate Mail of Captain Levy – No Label – Good Condition
This debut issue of Avant Garde Magazine, dated January 1968, captures the radical energy and rebellious spirit of late-1960s America. Featuring provocative political commentary, groundbreaking artwork, and boundary-pushing essays, this issue includes the notorious “The Hate Mail of Captain Levy”, a searing look at the backlash faced by one of the Vietnam War’s most vocal resisters. A milestone issue and a prized collectible for readers of counterculture, protest literature, and graphic design history.
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This item is in good condition, with all pages intact and clean interiors. Some minor edge wear may be present consistent with age. The item pictured is the exact copy you will receive. Please refer to photos for detailed condition.
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Contents Overview:
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What Makes Nixon Run? – p. 2
By Warren Boroson
A psychological and political profile of Richard Nixon, exploring his motivations and public image. -
Galahad’s Pad – p. 10
By Julio Mitchel
A photo essay examining modern masculinity, youth identity, or eroticized spaces—signature themes of Avant Garde's early visual style. -
The Hate Mail of Captain Levy – p. 16
A bold and controversial exposé featuring selected hate letters received by Captain Howard Levy, the Army doctor court-martialed for refusing to train Green Berets in Vietnam. A stark portrait of public division during wartime. -
Let’s Retire Our Most Overworked Four-Letter Word – p. 22
By Professor L. Eric Hotaling
A witty critique of the cultural overuse of a certain infamous four-letter word. -
Richard Lindner: The Rubens of the Love Generation – p. 25
A profile of artist Richard Lindner, whose erotic, stylized pop art bridged high fashion, surrealism, and subversion. -
The Slaughter of Civilians for Sport by U.S. Pilots – p. 33
By First Lieutenant Thomas F. Loflin III
A whistleblowing account that condemns aspects of the Vietnam War rarely spoken about in mainstream media. -
An Obscenity Bust In—Would You Believe?—India – p. 35
By Malay Roy Choudhury
A first-person report from a controversial Indian poet facing censorship and legal persecution. -
Drawings by Muhammad Ali – p. 40
A rare glimpse into the artistic side of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, showcasing personal sketches and insights. -
“Believe in God: You Have Teeth!” – p. 46
By S.H. Margalith
A philosophical and possibly satirical meditation on belief, logic, and the absurd. -
The Fugs: Nextness is Godlier Than Cleanliness – p. 50
By Martin Cohen
A feature on the irreverent underground rock band The Fugs, mixing poetry, music, and political anarchy. -
Metamorphic Jewelry: Last Word in Found-Object Art – p. 56
Photographs by Ryszard Horowitz
A visual presentation of wearable art created from everyday objects—playful, subversive, and deeply of its time. -
God/Love Poem – p. 60
By Lenore Kandel
A sensual, spiritual poem by one of the Beat generation’s most outspoken feminist voices.
Cover:
"Ice," by Richard Lindner
Courtesy of the Whitney Museum, New York
This is the inaugural issue of Avant Garde—an iconic and fearless magazine that helped define the visual and political aesthetics of a generation.