Bill Griffith

Griffith, William Henry Jackson
Griffy

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

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 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.
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., Tuff Shit, 1972, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black with front and back cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.143

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

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.
Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Jay Kinney, Justin Green, Roger Brand, Spain Rodriguez, Last Gasp Eco Funnies, Young Lust #3, 1972, 32-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in full color on wove paper, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.164

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

This is a drawing of a comic book cover. The cover features bold, colorful cartoon illustrations with exaggerated features and expressions. The main scene shows a man with a cigarette in his mouth embracing a woman with bright yellow hair and a red dress. The woman is holding a green toy-like gun while the man holds a folder or document. In the background, a guard in a blue uniform is yawning. The cover is designed with vibrant colors and bold outlines. It contains speech bubbles with phrases such as "Yer a lifesaver, doll..." and "Wotta man!" The title reads "Don Dohler's Projunior," and there are various text elements and embellishments typical of comic book covers.
Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Joe Pilati, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Evert Geradts, Jay Kinney, Art Spiegelman, Justin Green, Jim Mitchell, Trina Robbins, Peter Loft, Peter Poplaski, Ned Sonntag, Denis Kitchen, Dave Dozier, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Bruce Walthers, Dale Kuipers, Skip Williamson, Joel Beck, Bill Griffith, Don Dohler, Kitchen Sink Enterprises, Projunior, 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, 2014.126.100

Projunior

Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Joe Pilati, Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Evert Geradts, Jay Kinney, Art Spiegelman, Justin Green, Jim Mitchell, Trina Robbins, Peter Loft, Peter Poplaski, Ned Sonntag, Denis Kitchen, Dave Dozier, Wendell Pugh, Dave L. Herring, Bruce Walthers, Dale Kuipers, Skip Williamson, Joel Beck, Bill Griffith, Don Dohler, Kitchen Sink Enterprises · 1972 · paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.100

Various Artists, Robert Crumb, Justin Green, Art Spiegelman, Shary Flenniken, Jay Lynch, Michael McMillan, Bill Griffith, Jim Osborne, Apex Novelties, Funny Aminals, 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, 2014.126.54

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

This is a drawing of a comic book cover titled "Young Lust." The cover features a couple embracing in the foreground. They are shown without clothing and the comic book is labeled as "adult material." In the background, various characters comment on the couple's display. The setting includes urban elements like a fruit stand, a uniformed officer, and buildings in a neighborhood scene. The cover uses bold colors and speech bubbles to convey its narrative, blending satire with romance genre tropes.
Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Justin Green, Jay Kinney, Roger Brand, The Print Mint, Inc., Young Lust #2, 1971, 32-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.163

Young Lust #2

Various Artists, Bill Griffith, Justin Green, Jay Kinney, Roger Brand, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1971 · 32-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black on wove paper and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.163

The image is a drawing of anthropomorphic toads in a cartoon cover illustration. It features a group of toad-like figures with humanoid bodies and toad faces. The main figure in the foreground has one fist raised and is depicted mid-stride. Behind this toad, other varied toad-like characters stand in a line with different attires. The cover is colorful with bold outlines and an exaggerated graphic style typical of cartoon comics. The title reads "Tales of Toad," with various text elements and visual motifs suggesting humor and anthropomorphism. The image has a playful and satirical tone.
Bill Griffith, The Print Mint, Inc., Tales of Toad #2, 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, 2014.126.137

Tales of Toad #2

Bill Griffith, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1971 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.137

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