THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF THE DEADHEADS

THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF…

Quill

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1983

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Grateful Dead Fans—commonly known as Deadheads—form one of the most iconic and devoted fan communities in American counterculture. Beyond the music, their ephemera, from bootleg tapes to hand-drawn setlists and visionary poster art, constitute a rich visual archive of psychedelic folk creativity. Their aesthetic influence permeates everything from DIY print culture to corporate design’s embrace of trippy nostalgia. Deadhead iconography—dancing bears, skulls, fractals—has become a shorthand for communal freak idealism. The movement is less about the band than about a lifestyle of ritual, color, improvisation, and living archive-making.

Grateful Dead Fans

Quill

688015204

224

English

1983

paperback/ 28 x 20 cm

1983 1996 Grateful Dead

The Official Book of the Deadheads is a comprehensive tribute to the vibrant community surrounding the Grateful Dead. Compiled by Paul Grushkin, the book delves into the unique culture of Deadheads, featuring personal anecdotes, fan letters, and a rich collection of photographs capturing the essence of their communal spirit. With a preface by Jerry Garcia, it offers insights into the band’s history, the evolution of their music, and the symbiotic relationship with their fans. Published in 1983 by Quill, this 192-page volume serves as both a historical document and a heartfelt homage to the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead and their devoted followers.

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THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF THE DEADHEADS

Quill

.

1983

.

Grateful Dead Fans

paperback/ 28 x 20 cm

688015204

English

224

Grateful Dead Fans—commonly known as Deadheads—form one of the most iconic and devoted fan communities in American counterculture. Beyond the music, their ephemera, from bootleg tapes to hand-drawn setlists and visionary poster art, constitute a rich visual archive of psychedelic folk creativity. Their aesthetic influence permeates everything from DIY print culture to corporate design’s embrace of trippy nostalgia. Deadhead iconography—dancing bears, skulls, fractals—has become a shorthand for communal freak idealism. The movement is less about the band than about a lifestyle of ritual, color, improvisation, and living archive-making.

The Official Book of the Deadheads is a comprehensive tribute to the vibrant community surrounding the Grateful Dead. Compiled by Paul Grushkin, the book delves into the unique culture of Deadheads, featuring personal anecdotes, fan letters, and a rich collection of photographs capturing the essence of their communal spirit. With a preface by Jerry Garcia, it offers insights into the band’s history, the evolution of their music, and the symbiotic relationship with their fans. Published in 1983 by Quill, this 192-page volume serves as both a historical document and a heartfelt homage to the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead and their devoted followers.

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