Cover: The Deal of the Art
Psychedelic posters from Bay Area rock shows are more than graphic highlights of a bygone era--they're big business.

News: Life of a Sell
The success industry markets motivation to the masses.

Notes From the Underground: Local rockers jump ship, seek the indie promised land.

Days of Wine and Noses: Bayview Hotel's latest restaurant, White Magnolia, aims too high.

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