Spain Rodriguez

American, 1940 - 2012

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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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  • 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 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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  • 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 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 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 No. 2

    Shanta Nimbark Sacharoff, Bill Berkson, Joe Brainard, Larry Nahem, Neke Carson, Lewis MacAdams, Judy Grahn, Audre Lorde, Cranium Press, Justin Green, Rory Hayes, Hilton Obenzinger, David Anderson, Diane Di Prima, Mike Gray, John Sinclair, Robert Crumb, Various Artists, Kim Deitch, Bill Griffith, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Osborne, Nancy Senauke, Alan Senauke, Michael Brownstein, Darryl De Vore, Lewis MacAdams, Fits Collective, Bobbie Creeley, Allen Ginsberg, Gordon Ball, Alice Notley, Sally Cruikshank, Kenneth Greene, Nancy Griffith

    1972

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.70

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  • This is a vintage comic book cover featuring the title "Young Lust" and a tagline about the eradication of pornography. The cover showcases colorful and dramatic scenes with various characters engaging in interpersonal drama and romantic situations. The art style is reminiscent of 1970s underground cartoon art, with bold colors and thick lines. Notable elements include two women embracing and discussing morality, a distraught man wiping a tear, and a small dog playfully depicted in the scene. The cover is created by Bill Griffith, known for a distinct narrative and illustrative style in comics.

    Young Lust #3

    Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Jay Kinney, Justin Green, Roger Brand, Spain Rodriguez, Last Gasp Eco Funnies

    1972

    32-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper  Accession ID  2014.126.164

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  • This is a drawing of a surreal and humorous scene featuring a cartoon sleigh chase. There is a brightly colored yellow title "DARK" surrounded by tiny "ha", "ho", and "hee" letters. To the left, a scared Santa Claus is being driven in a sleigh by a determined, anthropomorphic blue dog character. The sleigh is pulled by reindeer. To the right, a police helicopter labeled "P.D." is shooting at the sleigh. Below the scene, there is a cartoonish bogeyman character urging the viewer to "give the man four bits and bring it on home."

    Laugh in the Dark

    Various Artists, Kim Deitch, Rory Hayes, Spain Rodriguez, Bill Griffith, S. Clay Wilson, Justin Green, Larry Fuller, George Metzger, Michael McMillan, Willy Mendes, Last Gasp Eco Funnies

    1971

    44-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.81

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  • This is a drawing of a cartoonish figure in a room filled with filing cabinets. The character at the center has an exaggerated expression, surrounded by filing cabinets with open drawers. The background is red-orange. The figure wears casual attire and appears overwhelmed. Above the character are comic-style symbols. The image also includes the words "PROMETHEAN ENTERPRISES" and a dollar sign with a 1 indicating a comic pricing feature. The drawing features bold outlines and humorous exaggerations.

    Promethean Enterprises #3

    Roy G. Krenkel, Promethean Enterprises, Johnny Chambers, Al Metter, Bob Zoell, Wilhelm Busch, Raymond Wong, Bhob Stewart, Anne Vadeboncoeur, Robert Inwood, Dennis Nolan, Rob Brown, Spain Rodriguez, Jim Valadez, Various Artists, Marty E. Rice, Bill Henry, Kenneth Smith, George Metzger, John Fawcett, Emil Pataja, Rick Griffin, Richard Corben, Robert Crumb, Bud Plant, Al Davoren, Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.

    1971

    68-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in red and black  Accession ID  2014.126.101

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  • 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.

    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

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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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