Aspen was a multimedia "magazine" about the arts published by Phyllis Johnson, a former editor for *Women's Wear Daily* and *Advertising Age*, from 1965 to 1971. Each issue was a custom-made box containing separate booklets, pamphlets, records, posters, and more.

The very first issue of this historic publication. Our copy includes:

1. Jazz: A Cool Duel. Three perspectives on jazz, from three active musicians
2. Ski-Roaming, Lift-Shunning, Mountain-Touring. Denis Higgins and John Henry Auran on the pleasures of cross-country skiing.
3. A Sanctuary for Deer, Peacocks, and People. Peggy Clifford visits Stillwater ranch, home of architect-planner Frederic Benedict.
   
4. The Hide-and-Seek Bird of the Timberline. Timothy Thomas and Tony Gauba on the white-tailed ptarmigan.
   
5. Configurations of the New World. Extracts from thirteen papers presented at the 15th annual International Design Conference in Aspen.
   
6. A letter from Phyllis Johnson. A letter to subscribers from publisher Phyllis Johnson.
   
7. Ad gallery - a folder containing advertisements (Incomplete).

This copy is missing 2 of the ad inserts (including the IBM one), and the flexi disc that accompanies the Jazz piece.