‘What do I have in common with the Jews? I don’t even have anything in common with myself.’ Nothing could better express the essence of Franz Kafka. Alienated from his roots, his family, his surroundings, and even his own body, Kafka created a unique literary language in which to hide away. This fantastic introduction reveals the dark humour in Kafka as well as the paranoid side he is better known…
This book is indeed a great introduction to Franz Kafka. Part illustrated biography, part comics adaptation, Introducing Kafka is the perfect starting point for those new to Kafka and a perfect next step for those who have read him for years. Robert Crumb’s idiosyncratic illustrations add a new dimension to the already idiosyncratic world of Kafka. Includes adaptations of “The Judgment,” “Th…
Part illustrated biography, part comics adaptation, R. CRUMB’S KAFKA is a vibrant biography that examines this Czech writer and his works in a way that a bland texbook never could! R. CRUMB’S KAFKA goes far beyond being explication or popularization or survey. It’s a work of art in its own right, a very rare example of what happens when one very idiosyncratic artist absorbs another into his worldv…
The new HOOKED ON COMIX offers a rare glimpse at six cutting-edge cartoonists talking about their lives, their work, and the comics scene. HOOKED ON COMIX is an entertaining documentary that delves into the dedicated and creative minds behind some of the best work in contemporary comics. HOOKED ON COMIX takes an over the shoulder look into the back breaking, sometimes mysterious world of cartoonin…
HOOKED ON COMIX – Life on the Cutting Edge of an All-American Art Form showcases some of the greatest second-generation-underground or alternative/contemporary cartoonists working today. HOOKED ON COMIX is a lively and entertaining documentary that delves into the dedicated and creative minds behind some of the most brilliant work in contemporary comics. Featured Cartoonists: Peter Bagge (Hate), …
Does anyone besides me, remember Underground Comix?
One of the reasons for the blog is to keep alive great art by great artists – even if they weren’t exactly pin-up artists… Zap Comix is probably the most famous of the Underground Comix which featured a lot of work of Robert Crumb. But other comix included: “Slow Death,” “Godnose,” “TrashMan,” “Captain Guts,” and “Clown Conspiracy Comics.”
These featured artists like Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, and S. Clay Wilson. Amongst my favorite characters were the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, Mr. Natural, the Checkered Demon, Fat Freddy's Cat! And I would be remiss if I did not mention Vaughan Bode’s Cheech Wizard
Will Robert Crumb's return to America (beginning in October), spark a revived interest in his art?
It is purely a speculative personal opinion, but it seems that this eminent artist’s return to the U.S. would arouse interest in his work here. Back “home,” Robert Crumb would be more accessible and so would his work.
I would love to see him be invited to the White House. Maybe a short session in the Rose Garden, where Robert and his wife, Aline Crumb, could both do a quick sketch of President Obama. The sketches could be printed and the proceeds could go to foster Jazz or fight climate change…
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