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The Sweeter Side of R. Crumb
R. Crumb
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Description for The Sweeter Side of R. Crumb
Paperback. The "nasty, negative, misanthropic" comic genius proves he has a sweet side. Num Pages: 112 pages, Color and black-and-white illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: WHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 272 x 197 x 8. Weight in Grams: 374.
Cute little kittens, angels, and babies? Flowers, ice cream cones, and German boy bands? Coming from, supposedly, the creepiest and most pessimistic artist of his generation? Yes indeed, there is a "sweeter side" to R. Crumb. These delectable illustrations—whether depicting Bernie the Cat pawing for his master's affection, the timeworn beauty of a French village cul-de-sac, or a quiet night chez Crumb—wonderfully exemplify the many tender moments that have, until now, played second fiddle to the cult icon's more raunchy sketches. Now Crumb harkens back to his humble American beginnings as a Cleveland greeting card illustrator, when his innate knack ... Read more
Cute little kittens, angels, and babies? Flowers, ice cream cones, and German boy bands? Coming from, supposedly, the creepiest and most pessimistic artist of his generation? Yes indeed, there is a "sweeter side" to R. Crumb. These delectable illustrations—whether depicting Bernie the Cat pawing for his master's affection, the timeworn beauty of a French village cul-de-sac, or a quiet night chez Crumb—wonderfully exemplify the many tender moments that have, until now, played second fiddle to the cult icon's more raunchy sketches. Now Crumb harkens back to his humble American beginnings as a Cleveland greeting card illustrator, when his innate knack ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393333718
SKU
V9780393333718
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About R. Crumb
Born in Philadelphia, R. Crumb is the author of numerous comic works and one of the pioneers of underground comics and arguably one of the most famous cartoonists in history. His books include The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb, and many more. He lives in the south of France with his wife, the artist Aline Kominsky-Crumb. Born in Philadelphia, ... Read more
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