Jim Osborne

American, 1943 - 2001

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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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  • 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 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 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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  • Funny Aminals

    Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Justin Green, Art Spiegelman, Shary Flenniken, Jay Lynch, Michael McMillan, Bill Griffith, Jim Osborne, Apex Novelties

    1972

    Paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.54

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover, titled "Thrilling Murder Comics," features bold red letters with the word "Murder." The background is bright yellow. On the right side, a figure is depicted holding a knife. The figure’s forehead bears a star symbol. The subtitle is "Terrifying Tales of Total Paranoia." The cover is designed with vivid colors and shocking imagery typical of vintage horror comic aesthetics.

    Thrilling Murder Comics

    Various Artists, Simon Deitch, Greg Irons, Jim Osborne, S. Clay Wilson, Bill Griffith, Robert Crumb, Kim Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, San Francisco Comic Book Company

    1971

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and red on wove paper, with cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.140

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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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  • This is a painting of a comic book cover with a vivid and dynamic design. The cover features two green-toned figures, rendered in a muscular style, wielding large firearms that are prominently shooting with bright, explosive blasts. The background is a fiery red-orange gradient, accentuated by dark, smoky clouds. The title "Slow Death" is displayed at the top in pink, dotted letters, with additional text indicating that this is issue number 3 from a publisher named "Last Gasp." The overall style is reminiscent of underground comic art, with exaggerated expressions and dramatic lighting.

    Slow Death #3

    Various Artists, Ron Turner, Richard Corben, Dave Sheridan, Jim Osborne, Jack Jackson, Larry Welz, Greg Irons, Kim Deitch, Spain Rodriguez, Last Gasp Eco Funnies

    1971

    36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color  Accession ID  2014.126.121

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  • This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The image shows a central character in patched pants holding a comic book against a backdrop of urban buildings. Surrounding the character are lively cartoon figures engaged in humorous poses and activities. The design features vibrant colors, exaggerated expressions, and playful elements, with bold retro typography at the top and bottom of the image.

    Promethean Enterprises #4

    Robert Crumb, Promethean Enterprises, John Thompson, Albert Hurter, Tom Bird, Johnny Chambers, Rob Brown, Victor Moscoso, Robert Inwood, Neil Passey, John Fawcett, Doug Wildey, R. L. Tubbesing, Keith Kleespies, Various Artists, Roger Brand, Jim Osborne, Parley Holman, George Metzger, Vincent Davis, Dennis Nolan, Rick Griffin, Greg Irons, Bob Zoell, Bud Plant, Al Davoren, Jim Vadeboncoeur Jr.

    1971

    80-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color and centerfold on card stock  Accession ID  2014.126.102

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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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  • This is a drawing of a fantastical and surreal landscape featuring cartoon monsters. The cover artwork of a comic book, titled "San Francisco Comic Book No.1," showcases a colorful and bizarre scene with three animated monsters. The central figure is a large blue-green creature with large ears, wide-open pink eyes, and a menacing mouth full of teeth. In the foreground, two smaller creatures are rendered in a similarly exaggerated cartoon style: one with a long nose and large ears, appearing shocked or startled, and the other crawling out of the ground with elongated arms. The background is a vivid mix of blues and pinks with a dotted pattern reminiscent of classic comic book art. Distant, stylized cityscape elements are also visible on the lefthand side, adding to the intriguing, dreamlike quality of the illustration.

    San Francisco Comic Book #1

    R.K. Sloane, San Francisco Comic Book Company, Robert Dougherty, Rick Griffin, Mervinius, Spain Rodriguez, Dave Sheridan, Leonard Rifas, Dan O'Neill, S. Clay Wilson, Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Jim Osborne, Jack Jackson, Larry Welz, Willy Murphy, Rory Hayes, Apex Novelties, 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  2014.126.110

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