Gary Grimshaw

American, 1946 - 2014

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This is a drawing of a skeletal astronaut in a dark environment. The drawing features a figure in a space suit with a skull for a head. The background is predominantly black, with speckles of light indicating a deep space setting scattered with stars. The space suit includes cables and equipment. The figure's posture suggests it is floating or drifting in space. The scene is detailed with bright contrasting colors like whites and blues that illuminate the figure against the dark backdrop. Above, the title "SLOW DEATH" is written in a gradient from bright yellow to red.
Various Artists, Jack Jackson, Dave Sheridan, Jim Osborne, Richard Corben, Gary Grimshaw, Robert Crumb, Stephen Vincent, Gilbert Shelton, Greg Irons, Trina Robbins, Fred Schrier, Last Gasp Eco Funnies, Slow Death #2, 1970, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.120

Slow Death #2

Various Artists, Jack Jackson, Dave Sheridan, Jim Osborne, Richard Corben, Gary Grimshaw, Robert Crumb, Stephen Vincent, Gilbert Shelton, Greg Irons, Trina Robbins, Fred Schrier, Last Gasp Eco Funnies · 1970 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.120

This is a drawing of a giant insect-like monster hovering over a cityscape. The creature has big eyes, a protruding tongue, antennae, small wings, and white gloves. It wears headphones and carries technology on its back. The city below includes landmarks, crowds, and a park with trees. The drawing has vibrant colors, varied colors, and bold outlines. There is typography with the title "Tales from the Ozone" and character portraits labeled as "Midas Hempson," "Beverly," and "George M'Shitsky" with their names in speech bubbles.
Various Artists, Carl Lundgren, Renaud Facade, Gary Grimshaw, Larry Gonick, A Kincaid, Thomas Waldo Buck, Dave Sheridan, The Print Mint, Inc., Tales from the Ozone #2, 1970, 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, 2014.126.132

Tales from the Ozone #2

Various Artists, Carl Lundgren, Renaud Facade, Gary Grimshaw, Larry Gonick, A Kincaid, Thomas Waldo Buck, Dave Sheridan, The Print Mint, Inc. · 1970 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.132

This is a drawing of a monster figure eating a planet-like object. The image shows a purplish creature with wide, yellow eyes and a gaping mouth filled with sharp teeth. Its head resembles city buildings. The monster has long arms reaching towards a cracked green sphere leaking substance. The background is deep blue with a hint of turbulence. The drawing is framed with a red border, and the text "SLOW DEATH FUNNIES" is visible at the top.
Various Artists, Greg Irons, Willy Mendes, Gary Grimshaw, Dave Sheridan, Jim Osborne, Jim Evans, Randy Tuten, Gilbert Shelton, Fred Schrier, Rory Hayes, Jeffery Hayes, Ron Cobb, Jack Jackson, Kim Deitch, Robert Crumb, Tony Auth, Last Gasp Eco Funnies, Last Gasp Eco Funnies, Slow Death Funnies #1, 1970, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.119

Slow Death Funnies #1

Various Artists, Greg Irons, Willy Mendes, Gary Grimshaw, Dave Sheridan, Jim Osborne, Jim Evans, Randy Tuten, Gilbert Shelton, Fred Schrier, Rory Hayes, Jeffery Hayes, Ron Cobb, Jack Jackson, Kim Deitch, Robert Crumb, Tony Auth, Last Gasp Eco Funnies, Last Gasp Eco Funnies · 1970 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations on wove paper, with front cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.119