Herb Lester Associates - The New York Underground, 1974-1981 - Fear City

Closed, opens Wed 11amIndependent shop in GreenwoodDirections

Available from Yoshi when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Written by Gary Lachman, who, as Gary Valentine, was an original member of Blondie, this fold-out map and guide draws on his firsthand experiences. It offers an insider’s view of the clubs, streets, and landmarks that defined New York’s underground music scene between 1974 and 1981. This guide is more than a catalogue of places; it’s a memoir that intertwines personal stories with the history of punk. From Lachman’s performances with Blondie to after-hours hangs at iconic locations like the Mudd