Finding aid for the Twisted Magazine collection 6189
Bo Doub
USC Libraries Special Collections
2019 May
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0189
specol@usc.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Twisted Magazine collection
creator:
Twisted Publications
Identifier/Call Number: 6189
Physical Description:
0.2 Linear Feet
1 folder
Date (inclusive): 1977 July - 1978 March
Abstract: The Twisted Magazine collection contains three issues, comprising a complete run, of the Seattle-published early punk fanzine
that covered major punk acts along with future local legends in the emerging punk scene of the Pacific Northwest.
Twisted--also titled "Twisted Magazine," with the first issue subtitled "Another Rock 'N' Roll Magazine"--published interviews and
band profiles written by V. Vale, John Doe, Ajax, and others. The magazine also covered reviews of live performances and recordings
by local and national artists, including Blondie, The Cramps, Sex Pistols Television, The Lewd, Iggy Pop, The Damned, Screamers,
Black Randy, S'nots, and many others.
Twisted was possibly the first west coast publication to cover The Ramones. The three issues of
Twisted, ranging from July 1977 to March 1978, feature a mix of promotional and candid band photos contributed by Kathy Hammond,
Dag Rex, and K. Leo.
Container: 1
Three issues of
Twisted, comprising a complete run of the early punk magazine. Issue no. 1 (July 1977) comprises 24 pages, no. 2 (1977, no month):
32 pages, and no. 3 (March 1978): 48 pages. The magazine features interviews and band profiles, reviews of recordings and
live performances, promotional and candid band photographs, and original color illustrations.
Advance notice required for access.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian.
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
[Box/folder no. or item name], Twisted Magazine collection, Collection no. 6189, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from F.A. Bernett Books, April 10, 2019.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Punk rock music -- Washington (State) -- Seattle -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Punk rock musicians -- Washington (State) -- Seattle -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Punk culture -- Washington (State) -- Seattle -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Magazines (periodicals)