Founded by editor Leonard Abrams in 1979, the East Village Eye was an “avant-pop” hybrid magazine-newspaper dedicated to documenting the cultural discourse and happenings of the East Village. Each month until 1987, a rotating ensemble of contributors presented and discussed events, news, issues and notable persons involved in the energetic local art, music and fashion scenes. In fact, the publication was not merely a site to record the distinctive community’s goings-on, but actively shaped and added to the now infamous character and energy of the East Village in the 1980s. The East Village Eye featured artists such as Keith Haring, David Wojnarowicz, Barbara Kruger, Colab and Kiki Smith; musicians like Run DMC, Rock Steady Crew, Beasties Boys and Iggy Pop; and fashion designers and influencers Animal X, Patricia Field, Betsy Johnson and Manic Panic. This collection now functions as an invaluable “time capsule,” transporting readers to the bygone underground cultural scene of the East Village circa 1980.