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THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24! HAVE A CHEAP DAY! A DISCOUNT LOVE LETTER TO BUILDING 19 AUTHOR’S TALK + BOOK SIGNING + Q&A SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 | NOON–2PM FREE TO ATTEND — ALL ARE WELCOME! If you grew up in New England, chances are you remember Building 19. The legendary discount chain was as famous for its questionable merchandise and bargain-basement prices as it was for its brilliantly bizarre, irreverent advertising. Join us this Saturday at spec•i•men as we welcome Randy Cogill and Tripp Underwood, authors of Have a Cheap Day: An Archive of the Golden Age of Building 19 Advertising, for a special afternoon celebrating one of New England’s most beloved—and wonderfully strange—retail institutions. Hosted by former Building 19 manager and vendor Dave Williams of Pantry + Bench. Both South Shore natives and lifelong Building 19 fans, Randy and Tripp spent years researching, collecting, and preserving the store’s outrageous advertising legacy. Their book brings together decades of vintage ads, cartoons, pop culture parodies, and wonderfully offbeat humor, much of it created by legendary Building 19 illustrator Mat Brown. Part advertising history, part regional nostalgia, and part underground comic art, Have a Cheap Day is a tribute to the creative genius behind a truly one-of-a-kind New England institution. Come meet the authors, hear the stories behind the book, ask some questions, and get your copy signed! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 | NOON–2PM AUTHOR’S TALK + BOOK SIGNING + Q&A FREE TO ATTEND — ALL ARE WELCOME! GOOD STUFF CHEAP. HAVE A CHEAP DAY! — spec•i•men 61 Endicott St., Bldg 23, Unit 101 Norwood, MA Thurs–Sat: 10–5 | Sun: 12–5 or by appt: specimenstudios@gmail.com @spec.i.men.studios #Building19 #HaveACheapDay #GraphicDesignHistory #NewEnglandHistory #ShopIndependent taken in Winsmith MILL Market at Norwood Commerce Center by @spec.i.men.studios
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SAVE THE DATE — NEXT FRIDAY — OCTOBER 23! spec•i•men sessions — SS-002 HALLOWEEN EDITION We’re back with another spec•i•men sessions, our ongoing gathering of artists, creatives, friends, and assorted interesting characters. This time we’re getting into the Halloween spirit with a special screening of George A. Romero’s 1978 zombie horror classic DAWN OF THE DEAD! Join us for an evening of film, conversation, creative exchange, and a little seasonal weirdness. Come hang out, meet some like-minded people, and enjoy a classic on the screen. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 | 6–9PM Hosted by K. Banks & Nate Conway COSTUMES OPTIONAL BUT ENCOURAGED! FREE TO ATTEND — ALL ARE WELCOME RSVP: specimenstudios@gmail.com — spec•i•men 61 Endicott St., Bldg 23, Unit 101 Norwood, MA Thurs–Sat: 10–5 | Sun: 12–5 or by appt: specimenstudios@gmail.com @spec.i.men.studios #SpecimenSessions #DawnOfTheDead #GeorgeARomero #HorrorCinema #Halloween2026 taken in Winsmith MILL Market at Norwood Commerce Center by @spec.i.men.studios
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Old to the New, New to the Old… BANNED IN DC — original pressing with Red Band cover meets the brand-new hardcover reissue from Beyond the Streets! One of the first (and most collectable) books on punk rock published in the States, BANNED IN DC captures Washington, DC’s 1979–85 punk underground through photographs, flyers, and firsthand stories. Assembled by Cynthia Connolly, Leslie Clague, and Sharon Cheslow, it documents Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Faith, Void, Scream, and the community that made it happen. A photographer, artist, and longtime participant in DC’s DIY scene, Connolly worked at Dischord Records, booked shows at d.c. space, and created the iconic black sheep artwork for Minor Threat’s Out of Step. She originally self-published BANNED IN DC through her own Sun Dog Propaganda imprint in 1988. This first-ever hardcover edition from BTS features 188 pages and more than 700 images, including high-resolution, full-color scans of the original flyers and additional details throughout. DIY history, preserved for the next generation. Both Available Now at spec•i•men. spec•i•men 61 Endicott St., Bldg 23, Unit 101 Norwood, MA Thurs–Sat: 10–5 | Sun: 12–5 or by appt: specimenstudios@gmail.com @spec.i.men.studios #BannedInDC #shoplocal #shopindependent #supportlocal #supportindependent taken in Winsmith MILL Market at Norwood Commerce Center by @spec.i.men.studios
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JUST IN + AVAILABLE NOW! ROCK STEADY FOR LIFE: BRINGING BREAKDANCING TO THE WORLD Richard “Crazy Legs” Colón & The Rock Steady Crew Rizzoli, 2026 Been patiently awaiting this one since it was announced, and I have to say, it does not disappoint. Breaking has always been a sometimes overlooked and underappreciated pillar of Hip-Hop culture, despite its enormous influence on music, fashion, art, and modern street style. Few people have done more to bring that culture to the world than Crazy Legs and the legendary Rock Steady Crew. Rock Steady for Life celebrates over 50 years of B-boy history through rare photography, archival material, and firsthand stories tracing the crew’s rise from the Bronx to worldwide recognition. Props to Crazy Legs and the entire RSC for this one. Respect is always due. AVAILABLE NOW AT spec•i•men. Come dig. — spec•i•men 61 Endicott St., Bldg 23, Unit 101 Norwood, MA Thurs–Sat: 10–5 | Sun: 12–5 or by appt: specimenstudios@gmail.com @spec.i.men.studios #RockSteadyCrew #CrazyLegs #HipHopHistory #BBoyCulture #RizzoliBooks taken in Winsmith MILL Market at Norwood Commerce Center by @spec.i.men.studios
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Sometimes life comes full circle! Shoutout to the mega-talented Gregory Titus for bringing Czarface face-to-face with my dog Pepper for this exclusive cover! A while back, I played a small hand in helping Gregory find his latest canine, Mace, through the Hotel for Homeless Dogs and now he’s returning the love by putting my own 4-legged friend alongside the Chrome Crusader himself! This is a really special cover to me! #czarface #comics #dogs by @spec.i.men.studios
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FANTASTIC FOUR!!! Want to give a quick shout-out to everyone who came through this past Sunday for our CZAR COMICS in-store at spec•i•men! A sold-out event, a packed house, and a pretty great day all around. Always great getting together with my guys 7LES, and especially great to finally meet our surprise guest, Gregory Titus, in the flesh after having worked together on projects in the past. And, of course, the true star of the show—and the catalyst behind our exclusive variant cover—the majestic MACE WINDU!!! Huge thanks to the CZAR COMICS GROUP, the old crew, new friends, and shop regulars who came out to support. The response was overwhelming, and on behalf of everyone involved, I really can’t thank you all enough. I was too busy running around to take any decent pictures, so please keep tagging us in yours! Now back to our regularly scheduled programming... — spec•i•men 61 Endicott St., Bldg 23, Unit 101 Norwood, MA Thurs–Sat: 10–5 | Sun: 12–5 or by appt: specimenstudios@gmail.com @spec.i.men.studios #CZARFACE #CzarComics #7LAndEsoteric #GregoryTitus #BostonHipHop taken in Winsmith MILL Market at Norwood Commerce Center by @spec.i.men.studios
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Tomorrow (THIS SUNDAY) come say to hi to me and 7L at @spec.i.men.studios in Norwood MA 12-2pm and grab this @gregorytitus Czarface issue 1 variant!! Exclusive merch too! #czarface see you there 💥 taken in Winsmith MILL Market at Norwood Commerce Center by @spec.i.men.studios
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***THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | NOON–2PM*** CZARFACE IN-STORE AT spec•i•men 7L & ESOTERIC ARTIST SIGNING + MEET & GREET + EXCLUSIVES FREE TO ATTEND — ALL ARE WELCOME LIMITED SPACE — RSVP ENCOURAGED! specimenstudios@gmail.com We’re excited to announce a special LIMITED EDITION CZAR Comics × spec•i•men EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION BUNDLE, available in person only at this Sunday’s event! THE EXCLUSIVE BUNDLE INCLUDES: CZAR Comics “Stress Fracture” #1 — Exclusive variant cover by Massachusetts-based illustrator and concept artist Gregory Titus, whose credits include Star Wars: The Black Series, Transformers, Star Trek, G.I. Joe, and more. CZAR Comics Sold Here T-Shirt CZAR Comics Sold Here Acrylic Pin CZAR Comics Sold Here Sticker Come through, meet 7L & Eso, get something signed, check out the new album and comics, and grab some exclusive goods you won’t find anywhere else. WE ALL STATE. ALL CITY. ALL GALAXY. — spec•i•men 61 Endicott St., Bldg 23, Unit 101 Norwood, MA Sunday, October 11 | Noon–2PM @spec.i.men.studios #CZARFACE #7LAndEsoteric #CzarComics #StressFracture BostonHipHop taken in Winsmith MILL Market at Norwood Commerce Center by @spec.i.men.studios
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CZARFACE IN-STORE AT spec•i•men 7L & ESOTERIC ARTIST SIGNING + MEET & GREET SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 NOON–2PM Fresh off the release of their newest album, CZARFACE MEETS FRANKIE PULITZER, the CZAR Comics “Stress Fracture” series, and their brand-new collaboration with Capcom on Onimusha - Way of the Sword—and coming direct from New York Comic Con—we’re proud to welcome 7L & Esoteric of CZARFACE to spec•i•men for a special in-store signing and meet & greet. ARTIST SIGNING MEET & GREET EXCLUSIVE MERCH DROP Come through, meet 7L & Eso, get something signed, check out the new album and comics, and grab some exclusive CZARFACE × spec•i•men goods available that day only. FREE TO ATTEND — ALL ARE WELCOME Limited space. RSVP encouraged: specimenstudios@gmail.com WE ALL STATE. ALL CITY. ALL GALAXY. — spec•i•men 61 Endicott St., Bldg 23, Unit 101 Norwood, MA Sunday, October 11 | Noon–2PM @spec.i.men.studios #CZARFACE #7LAndEsoteric #CzarfaceMeetsFrankiePulitzer #ComicBooks #BostonHipHop taken in Winsmith MILL Market at Norwood Commerce Center by @spec.i.men.studios
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LIVING PROOF MAGAZINE — ISSUE 15 H.R. of Bad Brains for Living Proof Magazine, Issue 15. Pretty self-explanatory... For Issue 15, Sebastian Paba sits down with H.R. to talk about his transition to reggae, maintaining a Positive Mental Attitude, and his lasting impact on punk, hardcore, reggae, and music culture. Also inside: SABER MSK, Erik Ellington, Bert Krak and Smith Street Rod and Gun Club, Wally Champs / Clarks Originals, Crack Gallery, Tadanori Yokoo, Kunichi Nomura, Addison Kirst of Despair Books, Last Resort AB, Adrian Douzmanian, and more. And nice to see my brother @keo_xmen pop up in the Wally feature too! Cover Image: @sammckenna Interview: @rawnyea_ @badbrainsofficial @therealofficialhr @saberawr @erikellington @smithstreetrodandgunclub @bertkrak @clarksoriginals @crack_gallery @tadanori_yokoo @kunichi_nomura @despairbooks @lastresortab @dza3000 @raisedfistpropaganda LIVING PROOF #15 — AVAILABLE NOW AT spec•i•men. Come dig. — spec•i•men 61 Endicott St., Bldg 23, Unit 101 Norwood, MA Thurs–Sat: 10–5 | Sun: 12–5 or by appt: specimenstudios@gmail.com @spec.i.men.studios #LivingProofMagazine #BadBrains #HR #PunkHistory IndependentPublishing taken in Winsmith MILL Market at Norwood Commerce Center by @spec.i.men.studios
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LOOKS LIKE IT’S OFFICIALLY SPOOKY SEASON... Fresh new work is up, compliments of the great Jim Madison—and right on time! Come by and see these in person this weekend, along with whatever other seasonal spooky stuff we might have in store around here. October at spec•i•men. Things might get a little weird. — spec•i•men 61 Endicott St., Bldg 23, Unit 101 Norwood, MA Thurs–Sat: 10–5 | Sun: 12–5 or by appt: specimenstudios@gmail.com @spec.i.men.studios #JimMadison #SpookySeason #HorrorArt #ShopIndependent #ArtGallery taken in Winsmith MILL Market at Norwood Commerce Center by @spec.i.men.studios
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* JUST IN — MONSTERAMA! * Very excited to offer the FULL RUN of MONSTERAMA ZINES — Issues #1–6, imported direct from the UK, including the brand-new FULL-COLOR ISSUE #6! Created by illustrator and tattoo artist Allan Graves, Monsterama is a gloriously obsessive celebration of all things horror—drawing inspiration from classic monster movies, vintage horror magazines, drive-in ads, comics, tattoo art, pulp illustration, video-store culture, and plenty of other weird stuff that probably warped us at an impressionable age. Graves mixes vintage horror graphics and imagery with work from contemporary artists around the world, packing the pages with monsters, vampires, werewolves, zombies, ghouls, ghosts, creatures, panicked pin-ups, and general horror ephemera. Think Famous Monsters of Filmland, EC and Warren horror, old exploitation ads, VHS boxes, tattoo flash, and the stuff you’d find buried in the back pages of some magazine you probably weren’t supposed to be looking at as a kid. Earlier issues are packed with 100 pages of predominantly black-and-white horror goodness, while the newly released MONSTERAMA #6 takes things one step further as the series’ brand-new ALL-COLOR MEGA ISSUE. Imported direct from the UK and exactly the kind of independently published weirdness we like having around here. — spec•i•men 61 Endicott St., Bldg 23, Unit 101 Norwood, MA Thurs–Sat: 10–5 | Sun: 12–5 or by appt: specimenstudios@gmail.com @spec.i.men.studios #Monsterama #AllanGraves HorrorArt HorrorZines MonsterMovies taken in Winsmith MILL Market at Norwood Commerce Center by @spec.i.men.studios
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