London. Self Published / Better Badges. 1979. First Edition. 2
Volumes. Small 4to, Unpaginated (ca 20pp). Numerous Black & White
plates. Text in English.
Very special zine started in 1979 by Anderson, which John
Peel described at the time as 'worth getting hold of'. Anderson was a
photographer rather than a journalist, which makes the poser more of a
photographic document than a fanzine. Though it is a very DIY
publication the layout, printing and photography is extremely high
quality, and makes for a distinct visual record of what was a fertile
music scene in London at the time. The first 2 issues cover the
Mo-Dettes, Iggy Poop, The Ruts, The Underground sound of Chippenham, The
Slits, Penetration, The Clash, Siouxie and so on. The images are
interspersed with short reviews of the gigs attended, and tips on gig
photography. As a photographer Anderson seems more interested in
composition, and bands that look visually striking, though many of the
groups themselves are now considered essential in the punk and new wave
canon.