Newcastle upon Tyne: Aspects, 1977. [16]pp; b&w illus. Unbound sheets, folded twice to form half-size covers; opens to 16-1/2 x 11-3/4 in. Toning and wear to covers; creasing and short stress tears at junction of folds. Very good. The uncommon first issue of this UK avant-arts periodical, whose aim the opening editorial defines as an attempt to "present the preoccupations of artists as clearly as possible." Features include an article on Lloyd Gibson by Alistair Park; a photo-illustrated text by John Hilliard; "Fine Art and Prejudice" by Stuart Brisley' an interview with Derwent Wise by Colin Painter; "Extracts From a Painter's Notebook" by Terry Frost; and "Video Art in Britain" by Brian Hoey. Also with sections on art world news and exhibition announcements; exhibition reviews, including of Rita Donagh, Hundertwasser, and a Street Art show at Spectro Arts Workshop ; gallery information; etc.
