The Portable Lower East Side Volume Five (one volume consisting of Numbers One and Two) (1988) is a rare and highly collectible publication that captures the vibrant counterculture of New York City's Lower East Side during the late 1980s. This underground magazine is a significant artifact of the era, featuring contributions from influential writers, artists, and musicians who shaped the avant-garde scene. As a snapshot of a pivotal moment in the history of urban art and literature, this well-preserved volume is a valuable find for collectors and historians of underground and alternative culture.