Scott Minor

active 1970s

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This drawing is of a comic book cover titled "Bijou Funnies" No.2. It depicts several cartoon-like characters in a humorous scene. The cover features the title "BIJOU funnies" displayed at the top against a blue background. The illustration includes characters with exaggerated features such as large eyes, prominent noses, and diverse hairstyles. One character in a striped outfit speaks from a speech bubble asking, "PARDON ME, BUT WOULD ANY OF YOU YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE READER'S DIGEST?" The image has a playful contrast between the vibrant attire of the characters and the speaker's formal question, creating a comedic effect. "Skip Williamson" is credited as the artist in the bottom right, giving the drawing an underground comix style. The text "ADULTS ONLY!" suggests mature themes typical of counterculture publications.
Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Skip Williamson, Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Jim Osborne, Gilbert Shelton, John Thompson, Scott Minor, Camille Minor, Rory Hayes, Paul Filth, Kim Deitch, Jay Kinney, The Print Mint, Inc., Bijou Funnies #2, published 1969, 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations black and white on wove paper and cover in full color, Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts, 2014.126.16

Bijou Funnies #2

Various Artists, Jay Lynch, Skip Williamson, Robert Crumb, Art Spiegelman, Jim Osborne, Gilbert Shelton, John Thompson, Scott Minor, Camille Minor, Rory Hayes, Paul Filth, Kim Deitch, Jay Kinney, The Print Mint, Inc. · published 1969 · 36-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations black and white on wove paper and cover in full color ·  Accession ID  2014.126.16