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Cheeseball
A trip to the land of Combustible gave Vik the chsnce to meet the near legendary Miss Stacy. This Boston based publisher puts out the swelligant Cheeseball 'zine. The latest issue is also a one year anniversary blast featuring a great tiki cover. Inside you'll find coverage of Four Piece Suit, Cake, a review of 1996 releases, the art of Rick Wentworth, Very Vicky comic and the best damn rant against the martini ever!!! Vik also hears talk of Cheeseball hitting the web soon...stay tuned.
Issues are $1.50 (complimentary in Boston) and can be gotten from Cheeseball, 510 Commonwealth Ave. #123, Boston, MA 02215 or email msstacey@ix.netcom.com
Exotica/Et Cetera
Every once in a while, a great idea gets even better. Preston Peek's "Vinyl Lives" was one of the most comprehensive one stop shopping lists ever (this side of Goldmine). Always quality merchandise and filled with great prices, it seemed impossible to improve on...that is until Exotica/Et Cetera. Preston calls this a "zinealog" and a better term couldn't be coined. One part catalog of more than 400 Clean & Original Issue LPs for sale--a few highlights include Moon Gas, Dennis the Menace, Orienta, Les Baxter's "Barbarian", Comstock's "Music From Outer Space", Garcia's "Fantastica", Mansfield's "Panic Button"--and on and on.; one part magazine with articles on Jayne Mansfield cover art, Brother Cleve's "The Esquivel Page" (a regular column that keeps all abreast of The Maestro's activities down in Mexico City as well as historical gems from his past), Capitol Record art director Jim Silke on those wonderful covers of yore and new release reviews. With out a doubt...essential reading and shopping all in one place!
Free sample issue, otherwise $10 for a 6 issue/one year sub in US ($30 Priority Mail), $15 Canada, $30 non-US. Exotica/Et Cetera 1401 Ravenhurst Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615 or email vinyllives@earthlink.net
L.C.D. and The WFMU Catalog of Curiosities
Those living in the Big Apple are well aware of the only contribution to culture New Jersaey has to offer...WFMU radio. An the folks who spawned (among others) Irwin Chusid and also bring you to fabulous reads. L.C.D. (Lowest Common Denominator) is a magazine and listening guide. Interviews, reviews, a "State of the Station," programming schedule and beaucoup comics makes this a great way to spend your time while listening to the mayhem of the WFMU on air staff.
And when something catches your ear, chances are you might find it in The Catalog of Curiosities. Bachelor pad, mental illness, french invasion, unusual instruments, holiday for earplugs and japan unhinged are just a few of the many categories to choose from in the 73 page catalog. They even have their own required reading section. A little of everything and a lot of weird, each item comes with an informative description and some swell graphics.Drop by WFMU's Catalog of Curiosities on the web and shop the new fangled electronic way.
Subscriptions to L.C.D. are included with donations of $10 or more to WFMU. For more info on either of these fine publications write WFMU, PO Box 1568, Montclair, NJ 07042, drop by WFMU's website or email a blank message with "catalog" in the subject line to info@wfmu.org.
Scram
This one came to Vik almost completely by accident. While cleaning up the lounge one evening, someone had put it in the recycling box and Vik was intrigued by the exotic cover. Inside, he found excellent articles about the Nutty Squirrels, Spy Jazz (by Vik's Lounge friend David Smay), a Jack Diamond Top 20 Spy Jazz list, mortuary cosmetics, a Divine Comedy interview and so much more. A thick 'zine with some great graphics covering a variety of topics (there is more to life than lounge, kids....). Vik has never seen another copy again.
Subscriptions are $16 (for the next four issues). Send cash (preferred) or check payable to Kim Cooper to Kim Cooper PO Box 461626, Hollywood, CA 90046-1626.
The Tiki King Catalog
Mmmmm...tikis. Vik loves tikis. This little catalog has some lovely tikis in it. From necklaces to key chains tobottle openers and shirt bottons...a little tiki for every aspect of your life. Vik is fascinated by the fridge magnets! Vik can't vouch for their service (he has yet to order anything) but you can snag this catalog by sending a note to Tiki King PO Box 345, Felton, CA 95018 or email tikiking@aol.com or head over to the Tiki King website.
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