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This lined notebook features Eric Burdon and The Animals, 1967, by Bonnie MacLean.
Eric Burdon and The Animals headlined the Fillmore during a three-day show in 1967, alongside Mother Earth and Hour Glass (featuring Duane and Gregg Allman). Bonnie MacLean, renowned for her captivating poster art, crafted this masterpiece, drawing inspiration from the regal imagery of playing cards and infusing it with rich psychedelic typography.
A particularly American phenomenon, the psychedelic style (1966–72) emerged on the West Coast and quickly became a signifier of youth counterculture. Inspired by the use of hallucinogens, the designs combine contrasting colors with nearly illegible, swirling text—supposedly best viewed when high. In many cases, the compositions are so complex that some viewers cannot decipher them at first glance, bucking the idea that posters must be instantly and universally comprehensible. Many of the artists also draw on Art Nouveau and Victorian motifs. Contrary to popular myth, all of these posters were printed using photo-offset lithography—the cheapest method of mass printing at the time.
Bonnie MacLean (1939–2020) shaped the visual landscape of the 1960s and 1970s music scene with her psychedelic designs. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, MacLean's journey led her to San Francisco, where she became a driving force in the vibrant rock music scene. Her vivid, hand-drawn concert posters featuring legendary acts like Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, and The Doors promoted shows and became cultural touchstones of the era. Today, her works are cherished in museum collections worldwide—her distinct style, characterized by elaborate motifs and Art Nouveau influences, became cultural artifacts emblematic of "the Summer of Love."
Printed by Laughing Elephant in Seattle, WA. Paperback, measures 7.25 x 5.5 inches, 24 lined pages. ISBN 9781514916971
