Printed Matter, Inc. hosted the Opening of the Bootleg T-Shirt Show

August 21st, 2012 by chocko


Last Saturday was the first time Chocko and Mr. C stepped into Printed Matter, Inc. in NYC and it was pretty mind blowing to see so many self published books and ‘zines by artists and writers from all over the globe. Printed Matter also hosts events such as readings, classes and art shows.


We stepped into the place for the Bootleg T-Shirt Show where limited edition shirts by 20 different artists were on display and for sale. There was nothing bootleg about some of the price tags on these shirts. Most of them were priced at $35. I saw a couple shirts for $20 but sheesh…I either need to get a new job or somebody needs to make a bootleg of these artistic interpretations of bootlegs and sell them out on the street.


These two were my favorites. This Bootleg Bart Simpson shirt was done by Andrew Kuo. I also loved the Grateful Death Row Records shirt by Peter Sutherland. These shirts would look mad fly in my wardrobe.


This totally got my attention and because it was hanging in the window, it reminded me of an old Sir Mixalot ditty, “Put ‘Em On The Glass.” This shirt was done by O.J. San Felipe, the guitarist and singer of Xray Eyeballs and a member of Golden Triangle (you guys need to play shows again!).


Here’s the back and front of the limited edition mini-zine which commemorated the event. Inside the booklet which the staff at Printed Matter were still cutting up and stapling as we walked in (hot off the press!) are photos of all the shirts from the show worn by the lovely bootleg Kate Moss. A sweet deal at $2 a pop and a print run of 50.


Printed Matter, Inc. is located at 195 Tenth Ave between 21st and 22nd Streets. Their store hours are Monday to Wednesday and Saturday 11am-7pm, Thursday and Friday 11am-8pm. Closed Sunday. Recommended spot for all you artists’ publication and ‘zine aficionados!

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