The Print Mint, Inc.

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American, 1965 - 2016

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This is a photograph of a catalog cover. The cover features a black background with various stylized heart shapes and bubble designs containing the words "Print Mint." Prominently displayed in the center is the word "CATALOG" followed by "Our tenth year, Spring 1975." Surrounding this central text are multiple renditions of the "Print Mint" name. The bottom portion provides business information, indicating Print Mint, Inc., located in Berkeley, California, and offering products like posters, books, postcards, comics, T-shirts, and art reproductions.
Various Artists, The Print Mint, Inc., Print Mint Catalogue, Spring 1974, 1975, 48-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.176

Print Mint Catalogue, Spring 1974

Various Artists, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1975 · 48-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.126.176

Various Artists, Art Spiegelman, Bill Griffith, Robert Crumb, Jim Osborne, Jay Lynch, Willy Murphy, Spain Rodriguez, Paul Krassner, Kim Deitch, Jay Kinney, Gilbert Shelton, Justin Green, Harrison Cady, S. Clay Wilson, Bill Fowler, Curt McDowell, Michael McMillan, Aline Kominsky, George Kucher, Robert Armstrong, Diane Noomin, Victor Moscoso, The Print Mint, Inc., Arcade, The Comics Revue #1, 1975, 44-page paperback bound volume with black and white half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.9

Arcade, The Comics Revue #1

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

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.
Various Artists, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Gilbert Shelton, Rick Griffin, Robert Crumb, Robert Williams, Victor Moscoso, The Print Mint, Inc., Zap, no. 7, 1974, 52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.174

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

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.
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., Young Lust #4, 1974, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.165

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

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.
Various Artists, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Rick Griffin, Victor Moscoso, Robert Williams, Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, The Print Mint, Inc., Zam, 1974, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.166

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

This is a drawing of a street scene featuring a woman walking and an anthropomorphic dog character. The image is a comic book cover with the title "Yellow Dog" at the top in bold yellow letters, indicating it is issue number 24 with a price of 60 cents. The scene depicts a woman in a bright yellow dress walking down a sidewalk, with an anthropomorphic dog character sitting nearby, wearing tattered clothing and holding a hammer. The background features an urban setting with brick buildings, a "No Parking" sign, and a damaged car. The style is cartoonish with vibrant colors and detailed textures.
Various Artists, Tim Boxell, Howard Cruse, Mervinius, Joe Roberts, Pat Ryan, R. Tomasic, D. Wood, The Print Mint, Inc., Yellow Dog #24, 1973, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.157

Yellow Dog #24

Various Artists, Tim Boxell, Howard Cruse, Mervinius, Joe Roberts, Pat Ryan, R. Tomasic, D. Wood, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1973 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.157

This is a drawing of a scene featuring a woman, a large dog, clowns, and colorful comic book style elements. The woman is riding a large yellow dog, wearing a spike collar, and dressed in a pink outfit with fishnet stockings. She appears to scold, as indicated by a speech bubble saying, "I TOLD YOU AND I TOLD YOU: QUIT KICKIN' MY DOG AROUND!!" Other characters in the scene include a clown, a man in a suit, and another surprised character. The background is vibrant blue with bold yellow text including the title "YELLOW DOG," pricing information, publisher's emblem, and issue number. The piece is signed "Irina" in the bottom right corner.
Various Artists, Trina Robbins, Joel Beck, Leslie Cabarga, Robert Cavey, Patrick Cosgrove, Dave Hereth, Rick Pflug, Trina Robbins, Joe Roberts, The Print Mint, Inc., Yellow Dog #25, 1973, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.158

Yellow Dog #25

Various Artists, Trina Robbins, Joel Beck, Leslie Cabarga, Robert Cavey, Patrick Cosgrove, Dave Hereth, Rick Pflug, Trina Robbins, Joe Roberts, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1973 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.158

This is a drawing featuring anthropomorphic ducks and cloaked figures. There is a large rubber duck with laurels on its head sitting on a decorated platform carried by hooded figures. The setting is within an archway with flames lighting the scene. Various non-anthropomorphic ducks are scattered throughout, including one on roller skates. The text "RUBBER DUCK TALES" is displayed at the top in bold letters. The image has a comic and surreal quality resembling underground comix, with exaggerated expressions and chaotic energy.
Michael J. Becker, Robbie Landeros, The Print Mint, Inc., Rubber Duck Tales #1, 1973, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.109

Rubber Duck Tales #1

Michael J. Becker, Robbie Landeros, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1973 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.109

Various Artists, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Osborne, S. Clay Wilson, Justin Green, Rory Hayes, Kim Deitch, Roger Brand, Charles Dallas, Larry S. Todd, Jack Jackson, Joe Schenkman, The Print Mint, Inc., Insect Fear No 3, 1973, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.74

Insect Fear No 3

Various Artists, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Osborne, S. Clay Wilson, Justin Green, Rory Hayes, Kim Deitch, Roger Brand, Charles Dallas, Larry S. Todd, Jack Jackson, Joe Schenkman, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1973 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.74

Greg Irons, Tom Veitch, The Print Mint, Inc., Deviant Slice Comix #2, 1973, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in black on wove paper, front and back covers in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.43

Deviant Slice Comix #2

Greg Irons, Tom Veitch, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1973 · 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  2014.126.43