The R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book (Kitchen Sink Press Book for Back Bay Books)
by R. Crumb
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Author: R. CrumbEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1998-10-15
ISBN: 0316163333
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Back Bay Books
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Book Review: A definite "must" for the Crumb Collector
Summary: 4 Stars
Having followed and collected R. Crumb's work since the sixites, I was delighted when I received this book as a Christmas gift. Much of the work included will be familiar to fans, although some of the early pieces included help illustrate the progression of his career. What I found most wonderful, though, were his essays on his own work and life, the things that influenced him. While the documentary, Crumb, gives us a rather lurid and skewed look at his family and past, it's intriguing to read what he has to say about his own evolution as an artist. And make no mistake, comic books are art. I was especially fascinated to see how his work changed with the advent of psychedelics into his life. The small commentary drawings throughout the book make reading it an adventure. There is always more to see just when you think you've found it all. The hardboiled spirituality of Mr. Natural juxtaposed with the foolishness and naivete of Flakey Foont just has to make you laugh and appreciate the fact that this odd genius of pen and ink still retains a basically sincere interior despite the crusty coveringand cynical pose. This is an excellent addition to a comic collector's library and a rare look at a protrait of the artist by himself.
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