Robert Crumb

American, born 1943

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  • This is a painting of a post-apocalyptic scene with characters and debris. The artwork depicts a detailed and colorful dystopian landscape filled with surreal elements. There are characters wearing costumes, some carrying weapons, and flames erupting into the sky. The background is filled with ruins and abstract forms. The bottom part of the image shows debris, including mechanical and skeletal remnants. The style is reminiscent of underground comic artists like Robert Crumb, with intricate linework and a psychedelic flair.

    Zap, no. 9

    Robert Crumb

    1978

    Bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations  Accession ID  2022.143.1

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  • Arcade, The Comics Revue #1

    Justin Green, The Print Mint, Inc., Victor Moscoso, Diane Noomin, Robert Armstrong, George Kucher, Aline Kominsky, Michael McMillan, Curt McDowell, Bill Fowler, S. Clay Wilson, Harrison Cady, Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton, Jay Kinney, Kim Deitch, Paul Krassner, Spain Rodriguez, Willy Murphy, Jay Lynch, Jim Osborne, Robert Crumb, Bill Griffith, Art Spiegelman

    1975

    44-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.9

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  • Dirty Laundry Comics, No. 1

    Robert Crumb, Aline Kominsky, Cartoonist's Co-op Press

    1974

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in black on wove paper, front and back covers in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.45

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  • This is a painting depicting a surreal, cartoon-like scene in a desert. The artwork includes various imaginative characters in vibrant colors. A humanoid broccoli with a smokey head stands in the center with a jar labeled "ZAP JAM" nearby. Next to it is a tall, thin, purple creature. In the foreground, there is a character resembling a pirate with a saber and striped pants. A griffin-like creature sits near a large ink bottle with a quill in its mouth. The background features a minimalistic desert setting with two palm trees. The painting resembles a comic book cover with a title and a price marking, created in the style reminiscent of Robert Crumb.

    Zam

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Rick Griffin, Victor Moscoso, Robert Williams, Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1974

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.166

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  • The image displays a robot-like figure against a bright background with a blue sky and pink clouds. The figure is in profile facing right, showing its upper body. It has detailed mechanical components instead of human facial features, including bolts and metallic surfaces. The "face" includes circular eyes, a nose, and a mouth made of industrial elements. The figure wears a helmet with a star and goggles, and has a wing motif emblem. It appears to be a mix of yellow and blue machinery with ostrich-like feathers. Detailed line artwork creates wire and circuit textures on the body. The background has stylized clouds, giving a surreal and graphic style. The name "ZAP" is in red letters at the top, along with pricing information and an "Adults Only" label.

    Zap, no. 7

    Various Artists, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Gilbert Shelton, Rick Griffin, Robert Crumb, Robert Williams, Victor Moscoso, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1974

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.174

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  • This is a drawing of a comic-style social scene in a bar setting. The image features a group of cartoon-like characters engaged in conversation, displaying various expressions ranging from disinterest to relief. Speech bubbles capture snippets of their dialogues. The vibrant use of color emphasizes the playful yet critical nature of the illustration, and the bar is decorated with ornate lamps and tropical plants, contributing to a lively and retro atmosphere. The cover's design, including the bold title "Young Lust," suggests themes of love, relationships, and humor, all packaged in a comic-book format.

    Young Lust #4

    Various Artists, Nancy Griffith, Jay Kinney, Justin Green, Roger Brand, Kim Deitch, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Diane Noomin, Ned Sonntag, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Crumb, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1974

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper  Accession ID  2014.126.165

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  • This is a drawing of a creature holding a comic book. The creature has exaggerated features, including a large nose, multiple eyes, tusks, and a broad grin. The comic book is titled "CONSUME" and "BOREDOM ILLUSTRATED," with outlandish lettering and graphics on the cover. The background is bright pink. The creature is surrounded by a spiral of objects, including household items and food. The artwork may be inspired by underground comix and satirical pop art, with a critique of consumer culture.

    Zap, no. 6

    Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Williams, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Rick Griffin, Spain Rodriguez, Victor Moscoso, Apex Novelties

    1973

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.173

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  • This is a painting of a surreal comic book cover. Enormous stylized letters spelling "Full Shit COMICS" dominate the top half of the image, rendered in a reflective and distorted chrome appearance. Above this title, a ribbon with the text "Rude Chuckles with a Negative Charge!" arcs across. The bottom half of the painting features a large stone statue reminiscent of a gargoyle with a muscular humanoid form, clutching a club and perched on a plinth that reads "GLORY TO THE HIGHEST." Below the statue, a skeletal figure wearing blue pants and sporting a red nose is leaning against the plinth, holding a bottle, and imagining a question mark. Dark, stormy clouds fill the background, with a striking contrast between light and shadow, while the skyline of a distant city can be seen silhouetted against a dull orange glow at the horizon. The words "ADULTS ONLY!" in vibrant green and yellow letters are prominently displayed in the bottom right corner.

    Tuff Shit

    Various Artists, Robert Williams, Jim Osborne, Trina Robbins, Robert Crumb, Larry Welz, Patrick Cosgrove, Justin Green, John Flaherty, Roger Brand, Bill Griffith, Link Foos, Rick Foos, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1972

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black with front and back cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.143

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  • Funny Aminals

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Justin Green, Art Spiegelman, Shary Flenniken, Jay Lynch, Michael McMillan, Bill Griffith, Jim Osborne, Apex Novelties

    1972

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.54

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover with various panels depicting exaggerated and humorous scenarios. The image features the title "Bijou Funnies" prominently at the top in large red letters against a yellow background. Below the title, there are three comic panels showcasing a consistent theme of expressive dramatics and satire. The first panel shows a cloaked figure wielding a dagger near a frightened character. The second panel depicts a quirky character lecturing another on ecological issues while the other character reacts with surprise. The third panel presents a humorous situation involving a recognized silhouette character from comics. The style is bold and cartoonish, with strong outlines and vivid colors adding to the retro comic appeal.

    Bijou Funnies #7

    Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Art Spiegelman, Robert Crumb, Skip Williamson, Evert Geradts, Justin Green, Daniel Clyne, Kitchen Sink Enterprises

    published 1972

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations black and white on wove paper and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.21

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features bold, colorful cartoon illustrations with exaggerated features and expressions. The main scene shows a man with a cigarette in his mouth embracing a woman with bright yellow hair and a red dress. The woman is holding a green toy-like gun while the man holds a folder or document. In the background, a guard in a blue uniform is yawning. The cover is designed with vibrant colors and bold outlines. It contains speech bubbles with phrases such as "Yer a lifesaver, doll..." and "Wotta man!" The title reads "Don Dohler's Projunior," and there are various text elements and embellishments typical of comic book covers.

    Projunior

    Peter Poplaski, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Don Dohler, Bill Griffith, Joel Beck, Skip Williamson, Dale Kuipers, Bruce Walthers, Dave L. Herring, Wendell Pugh, Dave Dozier, Denis Kitchen, Ned Sonntag, Various Artists, Peter Loft, Trina Robbins, Jim Mitchell, Justin Green, Art Spiegelman, Jay Kinney, Evert Geradts, S. Clay Wilson, Robert Crumb, Joe Pilati, Jay Lynch

    1972

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.100

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  • 2 Bit Comics, No. 8

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Richard "Dormouse" Noe, Tom Christopher, Kim Spurlock, Mitch Morrill, 2 Bit Comics

    published 1972

    8-page newspaper tabloid with halftone and offset lithograph illustrations  Accession ID  2014.126.1

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