Zap, no. 4

1969

Various Artists, Victor Moscoso (artist), Robert Williams (artist), Robert Crumb (artist), S. Clay Wilson (artist), Gilbert Shelton (artist), Spain Rodriguez (artist), Rick Griffin (artist), Apex Novelties (publisher)

Associated Names
Various Artists

Artist

Victor Moscoso

Artist, American, born Spain, 1936

Robert Williams

Artist, American, born 1943

Robert Crumb

Artist, American, born 1943

S. Clay Wilson

Artist, American, born 1941

Gilbert Shelton

Artist, American, born 1940

Spain Rodriguez

Artist, American, 1940 - 2012

Rick Griffin

Artist, American, 1944 - 1991

Apex Novelties

Publisher, American, 1968 - c.1990

The cover comprises bold, sweeping lines creating a central blue, tentacled figure with exaggerated limbs, crossing a horizon filled with clouds and pyramids. This abstract character resembles an octopus, with a top hat in one arm. In the background, there are pyramids against a radial burst pattern of red and blue, along with green figures and a cityscape. The words "ZAP COMIX" are arched across the backdrop in yellow typeface.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    52-page paperback bound volume with half-tone and offset lithograph illustrations in black and cover in full color

  • Credit Line

    Gift of William and Abigail Gerdts

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.77 × 17.15 cm (9 3/4 × 6 3/4 in.)
    open: 24.77 × 34.29 cm (9 3/4 × 13 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.126.171

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

William and Abigil Gerdts, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2014

Associated Names

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