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