The Print Mint, Inc.

American, 1965 - 2016

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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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  • 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.

    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

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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 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.

    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

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  • 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.

    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

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  • 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.

    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

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  • This is a drawing of a fantastical scene featuring a superhero on a motorbike. The image shows an anthropomorphic character dressed in a green superhero costume with a "W," who has the head of a wart hog and is riding a motorbike with the number "69" on the front. The background features a dusty terrain with loose rocks and clouds of smoke being kicked up by the motorbike's movement. Another character is attached to the side of the motorbike. The drawing captures a sense of speed and action typical of comic book covers. The scene is set against a frame with a vibrant yellow border, featuring textual elements indicating it's a cover for "The Best of Wonder Wart-Hog, Volume III."

    The Best of Wonder Wart-Hog, Volume III

    Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton, Tony Bell, The Print Mint, Inc.

    1973

    34-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.151

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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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