A rare and highly collectible 1971 issue of OZ Magazine, the legendary London counterculture publication that helped define the underground press movement of the late 1960s and early 70s. Issue 33 combines radical politics, satire, psychedelia and social commentary, wrapped in a stunning Norman Lindsay cover illustration.

Inside this issue

1. Hard-hitting political features on the Angry Brigade and The Anarchist Cookbook

2. Satirical editorial writing and cultural commentary typical of OZ’s anarchic voice

3. “Weather Mania” – Dave Dellinger’s reflections on non-violent resistance

4. Humorous and provocative short pieces reflecting the era’s underground journalism

5. Distinctive 70s graphic design, typography, and layout

Collector appeal

• OZ issues are among the most important underground publications of the era

• Cover art by famed illustrator Norman Lindsay significantly increases desirability

• Highly relevant to collectors of political history, radical press, 60s/70s culture

• Increasingly scarce in preserved condition due to original cheap newsprint

• Part of a historically significant run that led to the famous 1969–71 OZ obscenity trials

Why this issue stands out

1. Strong political and counterculture content

2. Iconic Norman Lindsay cover — one of the most visually striking in the series

3. Represents peak-era OZ before its 1973 closure

4. Valuable crossover appeal: art collectors + political history collectors + underground press enthusiasts