羽明 [= Ming, Yu] (ed.), and Pop Songs Editorial Committee

普普之音 / Pupu zhi yin [= POP. Songs]

Taipei, Taiwan: 震旦出版社 [= Aurora], [ca. 1970]. 4 volumes, 7.5" x 5" (each), volume 1: pp. 160; volume 2: pp. 160; volume 3: pp. 163, [1]; volume 5: pp. 128. Text in Chinese; all issues [ca. 1970] with volume 5 dated May 1971. Original illustrated paper wrappers present light wear and occasional folds or small tears; text is largely clean with a few smudges or stamp. Spines are intact though present wear at the head and foot. Not found in OCLC. Item #2797

A pop culture relic from the early 1970s geared towards Taiwanese teenagers with a backdrop of American culture; complete with song lists, chord charts, performer profiles, and a pen-pal column. Includes advertisements for musical equipment. Mention of the Action band, the U.S. Military Club 63, and the all-female Tulip band. Launched in the post-war era and printed in Mandarin (aside from the English song lyrics), the publication marked a new chapter for Taiwan.

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Price: $300.00