Paradise : The New Order Fanzine Issues 1-2-4 1989 - 1990

Editors were David Smith and Oliver Cain Paradise : The New Order Fanzine, Issues I-2 and 4 Macclesfield, England: The Paradise Fanzine, 1989-90. Numbers 1 - 2 - 4 In printed colored-paper wraps; 8.25 x 6 in.; Each Issue from 26 to 36pages Although not stated, Factoryrecords.org gave a print run of 1200 copies per issue. All issues fine however for authentication purposes the staples have rusted with age and a good indicator of the fanzines age / originality.. Very hard to find, particularly these early issues. During recent home renovations these truly were a Attic Find. Three (of twelve total) issues of this fanzine devoted to the music of English new wave rock group New Order, created to capitalize on the band's greatly expanded popularity following the release of the more dance-oriented "True Faith" single (1987) and the subsequent album Technique (1989). Contents are black-and-white photocopy, attractively designed and laid-out, and consist of a mix of news, band history, fan letters, live show reviews, radio interview transcripts, etc., illustrated with promotional photos, photographs of set lists, and other images. Though strictly an unofficial, fan-run publication, Paradise from its first issue had the support of New Order bassist Peter Hook, who provided letters and other materials for publication. Laid in to issue 2 is a photocopied advertisement listing for sale copies of various bootlegged New Order shows.