Description
The Los Angeles Free Press (often called the “Freep”) was an influential underground newspaper that emerged during the 1960s counterculture movement. Founded in 1964 by Art Kunkin, it became one of the first alternative newspapers in the United States and a vital voice for progressive politics, social change, and cultural revolution.
Like all the undergrounds, The Freep covered topics ignored by mainstream media, such as civil rights, the anti-Vietnam War movement, LGBTQ+ issues, and environmental activism. It featured contributions from prominent writers, activists, and artists of the era, including Charles Bukowski, who published early work in its pages. It also included reviews of music, art, and film, making it a hub for alternative culture. And it’s what I love most about these old underground weeklies — the back page ads.
Besides the cool ads, The Stones update, and the Chicago 8, there’s an extended review of Ginsberg’s Planet News.
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