About Us
Bamalama posters is open as usual, but try and call first as opening times do vary, please call John on 07930 451210.
Welcome to the Bamalama movie & music online store. We have been established online for over 12 years with a gallery that you can visit in central London Monday to Friday and weekends by appointment, with a much larger selection of original, rare and unique music & movie posters as well as adverting art/exhibition posters and limited edition signed prints, also including a many framed items.
A recent introduction to the gallery is a choice selection of records/LP`s, CD`s and a number of books and magazines
We have been trading in posters and memorabilia for over 30 years and have supplied many bars and restaurants in the local area and beyond, one of the most famous being the Pheasantry Pizza Express in the Kings Road which was originally home to many artists and designers in the 1960′s. Over the years we have worked closely with major institutions such as the V&A - British Museums, Tate Gallery and Mucha Foundation.
The gallery represents Nigel Waymouth and the work of Michael English, the duo know as Hapshash and the Coloured Coat, the famous 1960's designers who produced many Psychedelic posters for such clubs as the UFO and the Saville, you will see their posters for sale on the site and in the gallery.
Check out the Exhibitions page and click on the link` Bamalama Gallery` to see past and future events.
In the past we have been involved with many shows including the book launch of `Cult Rock Posters` a very graphic and informative book of classic posters from the Punk, New Wave and Glam Era by Roger Crimlis and Alwyn W Turner and `Anarchy in the Year Zero` by Clinton Heylin, a comprehensive insight into the year of punk 1976.
`Bamalama Takes a Trip` A celebration of 1960`s Psychedelic concert/poster art and more. This show received much publicity including articles by `Time Out` and the `Evening Standard` as well as a 2 mins slot on London Live television.
A live performance by legendary political activist, poet, MC5 manager and White Panther ,the man himself `John Sinclair `which was an amazing show to say the least.
An exhibition of original advertising posters ranging from 1964 - 2008 Olympic Games, specializing in Munich 1972.
A punk photographic show by legendary photographer `Sheila Rock` and a Joe Strummer related photo book launch by famous Japanese photographer `Herbie Yamaguchi`
`Iggy & Ziggy & Lou` an exhibition and anniversary/celebration of poster art and memorabilia from the year 1972 with the release of many classic LP`s such as....Ziggy Stardust - Transformer - Roxy Music - New York Dolls and the legendary appearance of the Stooges at the Kings X - Scala cinema!
As an independent business we will try and source posters for you, so please feel free to email us your wants list.
We are always looking to purchase concert related material such as posters/flyers from 60`s & 70`s period including the Beatles/Rolling Stones/The Who/Hendrix...Punk/Sex Pistols/Clash...David Bowie/Iggy Pop/Lou Reed etc...please contact us with any items you wish to sell.