The magazine published on Aug. 29, 1969 is in near mint condition with the fly cover still intact and a subscription card still attached inside the magazine. There are 2 pictures of the minimal wear from storage at the top and bottom of the spine.
The issue includes the breaking stories on Woodstock and the Sharon Tate murders. Who didn't want to be at Woodstock after they saw all of the amazing pictures of the concert and concert goers in this magazine? There are many photos of the sea of humanity blissing out on the music and ? It also includes a 2 page color spread of the aftermath of the concert.
The Sharon Tate story was written by Thomas Thompson and included a graphic photograph of Roman Polanski in front of the house with the words "pigs" painted in blood on the front door. It tells the story of Roman's arrival at the house on Ciello Dr. and what he saw. The story was reported prior to the arrest of Charles Manson and his followers.
The article written by Norman Mailer on Apollo 11 mission is titled "A Fire On The Moon". A rare missive from Mailer on the space mission. The must-have edition of Life magazine for the 1960's.
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