Robert Williams

American, born 1943

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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 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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  • 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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    Illuminations

    Kim Deitch, The Print Mint, Inc., Pettitt, Jim Osborne, S. Clay Wilson, Alan Shenker, Arcee Cone, Justin Green, Spain Rodriguez, Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Jim Evans, Robert Williams, Trina Robbins, Julie Wood, Rory Hayes, Willy Mendes

    1971

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.71

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  • This is a comic book cover featuring cartoonish, exaggerated figures in a stylized manner typical of underground comix. The cover depicts characters with distinctive exaggerated features in a suburban setting under a bright, yellow sky. The title "San Francisco Comic Book" is displayed prominently at the top with additional text indicating "Adults Only." Various effects like stars and a lightning bolt are included in the artwork, resembling Robert Crumb's satirical style.

    San Francisco Comic Book #3

    Willy Mendes, The Print Mint, Inc., Jack Jackson, Jeffery Hayes, Jay Lynch, Joel Beck, Robert Williams, Rory Hayes, Gilbert Shelton, Mervinius, Spain Rodriguez, Larry Welz, Various Artists, S. Clay Wilson, Jim Osborne, Justin Green, Trina Robbins, Willy Murphy, George Metzger, Greg Irons, Kim Deitch, Robert Crumb, Gary Arlington

    1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.112

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  • This is a painting that depicts a surreal and chaotic comic book cover. The image features a dynamic composition with various bizarre and fantastical elements. These include a vibrant “ZAP COMIX” title in cartoonish bubble lettering, and a range of colorful characters. A combination of organic and mechanical forms populate the scene, such as a person-like broccoli figure, anthropomorphic trees, abstract characters, a castle, and flying creatures. The foreground is filled with a variety of objects and smaller scenes, contributing to the chaotic and whimsical nature of the illustration. The style is graphic and vibrant, utilizing a saturated color palette and bold outlines typical of underground comix art.

    Zap, no. 5

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

    1970

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.172

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    Coochy Cooty Men's Comic

    Robert Williams, Suzanne Williams, The Print Mint, Inc.

    Published 1970

    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  2014.126.34

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  • This painting features a stylized figure standing in front of a tree with the moon in the background, encapsulated within an oval frame. The image showcases a central drawing of a figure with long hair in a pale, unclothed form, standing on a blue background. Above the figure is a black tree with intertwined branches, framing a white circular shape resembling the moon. Red shapes, akin to petals or leaves, are scattered around the figure's feet and at the bottom of the frame. The background is deep maroon, with psychedelic, ornate text in red at the top and decorative motifs at the bottom corners, creating an intricate and symmetrical composition. The style is reminiscent of psychedelic art from the late 1960s and early 1970s, featuring bold outlines and vibrant contrasting colors.

    Tasty Comix #2

    Various Artists, Steve Hickman, Patrick Burk, Benton Quin, Howard Friedman, L. Platt, Thomas Howell, Tom Arctus, Sherry Ives, Woody Farlee, Rich Mofayn, Gregory Kwater, Robert Williams, Gina Farina, Washington Free Community, Inc.

    1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.138

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    Hydrogen Bomb and Biochemical Warfare Funnies

    Various Artists, Gilbert Shelton, Robert Crumb, Dave Sheridan, Kim Deitch, Jack Jackson, Greg Irons, Robert Williams, Fred Schrier, Frank Stack, S. Clay Wilson, Rip Off Press

    1970

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.68

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  • This is an illustration of an anthropomorphic duck character and a human-like figure in a room with a purple brick wall. The duck character has exaggerated cartoon features and is embraced by the blond figure. Yellow hearts float around them. The floor is cluttered with various items, including broken glass and discarded cans. Bold text at the top reads "San Francisco Comic Book."

    San Francisco Comic Book #2

    Spain Rodriguez, San Francisco Comic Book Company, The Print Mint, Inc., S. Clay Wilson, Mervinius, Larry Welz, Dan O'Neill, Robert Crumb, Trina Robbins, Various Artists, Jim Osborne, Kim Deitch, Robert Williams, Willy Murphy, Rick Griffin, Greg Irons, Gary Arlington

    1970

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.111

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  • The cover comprises bold, sweeping lines creating a central blue, tentacled figure with exaggerated limbs, crossing a horizon filled with clouds and pyramids. This abstract character resembles an octopus, with a top hat in one arm. In the background, there are pyramids against a radial burst pattern of red and blue, along with green figures and a cityscape. The words "ZAP COMIX" are arched across the backdrop in yellow typeface.

    Zap, no. 4

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

    1969

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.171

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