Kim Deitch

Means, Fowlton

American, born 1944

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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

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

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

Kim Deitch, Cartoonist's Co-op Press, Corn Fed Comics #2, Published 1973, 28-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, 2014.126.36

Corn Fed Comics #2

Kim Deitch, Cartoonist's Co-op Press · Published 1973 · 28-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset illustrations in black on wove paper, front and back covers in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.36

Kim Deitch, Kim Deitch, Corn Fed Comics #1, Published 1972, 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, 2014.126.35

Corn Fed Comics #1

Kim Deitch, Kim Deitch · Published 1972 · 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  2014.126.35

This is a drawing of a humorous scene on the cover of a magazine titled "If the Shoe Fits". The cover features a cartoonish illustration where a clownish figure with a red nose is holding a sign that lists various contributors to the magazine. On either side of this figure, there are two individuals pouring liquids from yellow pitchers into his outstretched shoes. The background is vibrant yellow with large red polka dots, adding to the playful tone of the image. The exaggerated expressions and bold colors contribute to the lighthearted nature of the illustration. The cover indicates the issue number as "No. 2" and a price of fifty cents in the top right corner, with a layout and typography from a vintage comic magazine.
Fits Collective, Bill Griffith, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Osborne, Nancy Senauke, Alan Senauke, Michael Brownstein, Darryl De Vore, Lewis MacAdams, Kim Deitch, Bobbie Creeley, Allen Ginsberg, Gordon Ball, Alice Notley, Sally Cruikshank, Kenneth Greene, Nancy Griffith, Justin Green, Bill Berkson, Joe Brainard, Larry Nahem, Neke Carson, Lewis MacAdams, Judy Grahn, Audre Lorde, Cranium Press, Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, Rory Hayes, Hilton Obenzinger, David Anderson, Diane Di Prima, Mike Gray, John Sinclair, Robert Crumb, Various Artists, Fits No. 2, 1972, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.70

Fits No. 2

Fits Collective, Bill Griffith, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Osborne, Nancy Senauke, Alan Senauke, Michael Brownstein, Darryl De Vore, Lewis MacAdams, Kim Deitch, Bobbie Creeley, Allen Ginsberg, Gordon Ball, Alice Notley, Sally Cruikshank, Kenneth Greene, Nancy Griffith, Justin Green, Bill Berkson, Joe Brainard, Larry Nahem, Neke Carson, Lewis MacAdams, Judy Grahn, Audre Lorde, Cranium Press, Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, Rory Hayes, Hilton Obenzinger, David Anderson, Diane Di Prima, Mike Gray, John Sinclair, Robert Crumb, Various Artists · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.70

This is a painting of two small, green, humanoid extraterrestrial figures in a surreal jungle. The background contains dense foliage, vibrant greens, and a moon. One alien is interacting with an orange and pink crustacean-like creature. Lush plants and a monkey-like creature are also depicted. The word "DEEP" appears in bold, purple, and pink letters. A circular emblem in the lower left corner reads "RIP OFF PRESS ADULTS ONLY".
Various Artists, Jack Jackson, Richard Corben, Greg Irons, Kim Deitch, Rip Off Press, Up From the Deep #1, 1971, 52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and in full color with cover in color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.146

Up From the Deep #1

Various Artists, Jack Jackson, Richard Corben, Greg Irons, Kim Deitch, Rip Off Press · 1971 · 52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and in full color with cover in color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.146

This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "Insect Fear". The cover depicts a vibrant and chaotic scene featuring giant insects. The title "Tales from the Behavioral Sink INSECT FEAR" is displayed in bold, colorful, jagged lettering. The cover includes a large, menacing insect hovering above a human form on a bed. The background features various items and text bubbles, with phrases like "FEED ME" and "FOR ADULT INTELLECTUALS ONLY". The color palette consists of green, yellow, pink, and red. The design evokes classic horror comic book aesthetics.
Various Artists, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Kim Deitch, Roger Brand, Justin Green, Jim Osborne, Rory Hayes, Willy Mendes, The Print Mint, Inc., Insect Fear No 2, 1971, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.73

Insect Fear No 2

Various Artists, Spain Rodriguez, S. Clay Wilson, Kim Deitch, Roger Brand, Justin Green, Jim Osborne, Rory Hayes, Willy Mendes, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1971 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.73

The image shows bold, jagged zig-zag lines and the text "SWIFT COMICS" at the top. It includes abstract shapes and exaggerated figures resembling smiling humanoid characters and a cartoonish typography. One character holds a beer mug, another reads a comic book. A whimsical pink and blue face hovers above, and a woman-like figure in a yellow dress and bonnet appears to drink from a bottle. A small mouse with a question mark above its head sits in front. The composition is bordered in vibrant yellow.
Various Artists, Art Spiegelman, Trina Robbins, Kim Deitch, Alan Shenker, Spain Rodriguez, Bantam Books, Inc., Swift Premium Comics, 1971, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.131

Swift Premium Comics

Various Artists, Art Spiegelman, Trina Robbins, Kim Deitch, Alan Shenker, Spain Rodriguez, Bantam Books, Inc. · 1971 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.131

Various Artists, Willy Mendes, Rory Hayes, Julie Wood, Trina Robbins, Robert Williams, Jim Evans, Bill Griffith, Kim Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, Justin Green, Arcee Cone, Alan Shenker, S. Clay Wilson, Jim Osborne, Pettitt, The Print Mint, Inc., Illuminations, 1971, paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.71

Illuminations

Various Artists, Willy Mendes, Rory Hayes, Julie Wood, Trina Robbins, Robert Williams, Jim Evans, Bill Griffith, Kim Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, Justin Green, Arcee Cone, Alan Shenker, S. Clay Wilson, Jim Osborne, Pettitt, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1971 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.71