Crumb's World

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R. Crumb's obsessions—spanning sex, the Bible, music, politics, and the absurdities of daily life—are explored in this comprehensive collection of the renowned American comic artist's work. A pivotal figure in the underground comics movement of the 1960s and 1970s in San Francisco, Crumb has pushed the limits of graphic arts, redefining comics and cartoons as vital countercultural expressions. This volume presents a diverse selection of printed materials from Crumb's five-decade career, including original drawings and comics from various publications, comic book covers, and broadsides from the 1960s and 1970s, alongside tabloids from Haight-Ashbury, Oakland, and the Lower East Side. It also features historical works from the 18th and 19th centuries that influenced Crumb, as well as pages from his rarely seen sketchbooks from the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing his exceptional drafting skills. Documenting the acclaimed exhibition "Drawing for Print: Mind Fucks, Kultur Klashes, Pulp Fiction & Pulp Fact" at David Zwirner in New York in 2019, curated by Robert Storr, this publication invites readers to delve into Crumb's distinctive worldview. Storr's accompanying text examines the provocative nature of Crumb's art and the significance of artists challenging the status quo.