Anyone whos seen crumb, terry zwigoffs 1994 documentary about underground comics legend, r. Through all the different style shifts, shaws sense of humor and humanity shines through. His books include the book of genesis illustrated by r. Portrays the life, work, and obsessions of robert crumb, an underground comic book pioneer. Comic confessions from warren pa, corporate america and. One of americas most celebrated cartoonists, crumb helped define cartoon and punk subcultures of the 1960s and 1970s with comic strips like fritz the cat. The exhibition features 207 individual, black and white drawings incorporating every word from all fifty chapters, as well as a cover, title page, introduction and back cover. His latest work is a faithful adaption of the book of genesis. The confessions include his loneliness, obsessions with women, bewilderment by fame, and his nervous breakdown in 1973. Crumb, on the street with shuman the human, and brilliant american maniacs series. His work displays a nostalgia for american folk culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and satire of contemporary american culture crumb is a prolific artist and contributed to many of the seminal works of the underground comix movement in the 1960s. The confessions of robert crumb 1987 rotten tomatoes. Crumb about his son, the ultrawealthy asshole currently running for president of these united states of america.
He has been married to aline kominskycrumb since 1978. Excerpts from the 1987 documentary, the confessions of robert crumb. The book of genesis 2009 is a comic book illustrated by american cartoonist robert crumb that purports to be a faithful, literal illustration of the book of genesis. Crumbs most outrageous sexual comics, bible of filth is possibly the dirtiest book around. Natural postcard ahh, my goodness robert crumb s most enduring character, mr. In 2006, he prepared, compiled and illustrated the book r. Natural postcard book from denis kitchen publishing. Oct 05, 2018 robert crumb was born on 19430830 at philadelphia, pennsylvania, united states. The book shifts pov between several options first person, third person sometimes even a completely different writer taking over.
Arena the confessions of robert crumb tv episode 1987. The confessions of robert crumb was actually written by crumb himself. His books include kafka, the complete crumb comics 17 volumes, the r. Crumbs illustrations have appeared on the covers of albums by big brother and the holding company, on bootlegged tshirts, and in several underground newspapers. Crumbis an american artist, illustrator, and musician recognized for the distinctive style of his. I quickly got a job at a local greeting card company. Confessions is a barebones disc, with no special features other than an effectively animated main menu, with multiple characters from crumb s dossier spewing from his exploding head, and perry como singing magic moments.
When i was 19 a pen pal of mine invited me to come and share an apartment with him in cleveland. Still, confessions gives great glimpses at his life, touching on things zwigoffs doc didnt, like crumbs 1973 breakdown and the brief time when the reclusive crumb actually went to comic conventions in the midlate 80s. Crumbs drawing style was influenced by many earlier cartoonistsnotably the. As a kid, he started drawing homemade comic books, together with his brother charles, for the amusement of himself and his family. This firstever hardcover retrospective of the legendary underground artists work features his characters keep on truckin, fritz the cat, devil girl, and mr. For better or worseit depends who youre talking torobert crumb s comics come barreling out of his aciddrenched id. The name of artist robert crumb may not be a household word, but some of his creations are modern icons. A portrait scripted by the underground comics legend himself nerd r. A peek into the life and times of robert crumb crumb documentary 1994 duration. The confessions of robert crumb may not be the prestigious work that crumb is, but the short movie has its charms, and in a way you get to know crumb much better. Crumbs adaptation of the first book of the old testament, the book of genesis. The mid1980s, more years of valiant struggle by robert crumb 3. Natural postcard ahh, my goodness robert crumbs most enduring character, mr. Their daughter sophie crumb has also followed a cartooning career.
May 19, 2017 two other crumb works, a page from xyz comics featuring another signature crumb image keep on truckin and a complete 4page story the confessions of r. Comic book confidentialanother comicrelated documentary also featuring r. It was released in the usa on april 28, 1995, having been screened at film festivals and winning the documentary prize at sundance that. Robert dennis crumb was born on 30 august 1943, in philadelphia, pennsylvania usa, of scottish and english descent. For those who know much about underground cartoon giant r. Directed by terry zwigoff and produced by lynn odonnell, it won widespread acclaim. Crumb and his family including his two brothers and his outlook on life. Its still a lot of fun though, perhaps more so for having been scripted by its main attraction. Home vision entertainments dvd offers a flawless transfer of the fullframe tv documentary 1. A portrait scripted by the underground comics legend himself 1987 record cover art by underground cartoonist robert crumb. In the early 1960s he drew cards for the american greetings corporation and in the late 1960s he traveled to new york, chicago, and detroit and created many of his rambunctious and unforgettable characters including mr. Crumb, the confessions advertised in this tapes title will be, actually, old news. Fans already familiar with crumbs comic book work will rejoice at the glossy reprints of crumb oil paintings and.
Aug 29, 2014 his latest work is a faithful adaption of the book of genesis. Crumb born august 30, 1943, american cartoonist prabook. Robert is a musician and cartoonist, best known for being one of the main contributors of the underground comix movement of the 1960s. His work displays a nostalgia for american folk culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and satire of contemporary american culture. He lives in the south of france with his wife, the artist aline kominskycrumb. Unless youre a virgin to the subject, the confessions of robert crumb, a bbc doc whose release predated that of zwigoffs definitive portrait by seven years, will contain no major revelations. Natural, is back on the scene in 24 separate 4 x 6 color postcards. Crumb discusses his process of illustrating and satirizing the book of genesis while purporting to be a faithful. Eventually, fred became fritz the cat, one of crumbs bestknown characters.
Robert crumb books list of books by author robert crumb. This precedes the terry zwigoff film bio crumb by 7 years. In 1961, a suicidally depressed 18yearold called robert crumb pencilled a comic strip on lined notepaper. Arena the confessions of robert crumb tv episode 1987 imdb. Crumb has spent the last five years on this incredibly ambitious endeavor. With robert armstrong, robert crumb, sophie crumb, carol engberg. The confessions of robert crumb in this 1987 bbc commissioned documentary, robert crumb presents himself through a series of tongueincheek scenes and interviews. A unique and original take on the memoir, reminds me of celine, plus it has a fantastic cover by r. Perhaps crumb, a documentary that took six years to shoot, will put the record straight. Crumb 1977, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Crumbs rise to infamy as a satirist and counterculture cartoonist, the full image doesnt really come into frame without the other boys. Crumb is the author of numerous comic works and one of the pioneers of underground comics.
He has been seen in movies comic book confidential, the confessions of robert crumb. This pioneer of bawdy, irreverent, underground comics illustrates his own life from childhood, where he began creating comics with his brothers, to his choice to uproot himself and join the counterculture at the infamous intersections of haight and ashbury in san francisco. Robert crumb and 10 related entities entities finder. A few months ago we learned that folksinger woody guthrie once wrote a righteously angry protest song about donald trumps slumlord dad, an occurrence that could only be topped by, say, a righteously angry vintage comic strip penned by r. However, for the many who were completely or only dimly aware of r. Snoid, and classic counterculture characters like honeybunch kaminski, the drugcrazed runaway and jumpin jack flash run riot through the pages of this gathering of crumb s best comics from the late 60s. Crumbs newest work, an illustrated version of the book of genesis, contains a warning label. Crumb is a 1995 american documentary film about the noted underground cartoonist robert. Crumb has sense of humor about how he hates everything except big butts. Crumb contributes regularly to mineshaft magazine, which, since 2009, has been serializing excerpts from r. Fritz the cat superstar, patricia pig stays at home, the r crumb story, confessions of r. Perhaps the strangest thing about this comic book version of the book of genesis, illustrated by r. Us cartoonist robert crumb has announced the completion of his longawaited take on the book of genesis, an illustrated rendering of the first 50 chapters of the bible. The confessions of robert crumb documentary heaven.
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. Crazy ed written by harvey pekar all crumb issue including the cover except for one story written by pekar. Crumb, the legendary countercultural artist of the 60s, is that is straightforward and nonironic, each part treated with equal respect and attention. Jan 18, 2011 crumb is a twohour perusal of the crumb family photo album. Confessions of a tattoo artist is a surreal, multigenerational roller coaster ride through the underbelly of modern culture, charting the course of a life measured by extremes, and all the people, places, and events that shaped that life into a survivors tale of epic proportions. Hes been active in the industry since then, and all of his efforts have. Crumb, in full robert crumb, born august 30, 1943, philadelphia, pennsylvania, u. He has been married to aline kominsky crumb since 1978. Heres a 55 minute long bbc documentary about my favorite cartoonist. Robert crumb, comic book characters, comic books, fritz the cat, jordi bernet, alex toth, alternative comics, spiderman, batman.
The text from this piece was crumb himself, speaking in the 1987 do cumentary, the confessions of r. The book is notable for containing the death sequence of fritz the cat following crumb s disappointment with ralph bakshis 1972 film involving the character. Crumb s rise to infamy as a satirist and counterculture cartoonist, the full image doesnt really come into frame without the other boys. Crumb used comic books as a confessional for the perverse fantasies and visions that formed in reaction to a hostile world. Crumb before they may have viewed terry zwigoffs great film crumb, these confessions will provide for a fuller picture of crumb the. As a child, crumb avidly read and began to create comic books with his brothersand ever sincehis style has continued to evolve. The confessions of robert crumb vhs tape, 2000 worldcat. Jonathan shaw is the great nightmare antihero of the new age. In 1991, crumb was inducted into the comic book industrys will eisner comic book hall of fame. Robert is the middle child, and the youngest is maxon. He is married to cartoonist aline kominskycrumb, with whom he has frequently collaborated. Iggy pop although known primarily for his work as a famed tattoo artist, shaw is also a talented writer whose latest book, scab vendor, draws on his own life, vacillating between first person and third person to tell his story in this sprawling. Robert dennis crumb is an american cartoonist and musician who often signs his work r. The confessions of robert crumb tells the story of the incredible artistry that shocks and satirizes every strata and dark hole of society.
Robert dennis crumb born august 30, 1943 known as robert crumb and r. Crumbs book of genesis reintroduces us to the bountiful tree lined garden of adam and eve, the massive ark of noah with beasts of every kind, the cities of sodom and gomorrah destroyed by brimstone and fire that rained from the heavens, and the egypt of the pharaoh, where josephs embalmed body is carried in a coffin, in a scene as elegiac. Crumbs your vigor for life appalls me is an excellent look into the life of the adolescent underground comic. So, for crumb fans, its probably a must to own this doc, but it doesnt quite have the same universal dysfunctional appeal. Robert crumbs genesis, graphic novel, carlsen, hamburg 2009 originaltitel. Oct 24, 2009 born in philadelphia in 1943, crumb began drawing comics as a young boy, influenced by his older brother charles. Robert crumb was born on august 30, 1943 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa. Crumb is a twohour perusal of the crumb family photo album. Crumb s your vigor for life appalls me is an excellent look into the life of the adolescent underground comic.
One of the characters he invented back then was fred the cat, named after the familys pet. He is, however, first and foremost, known as the father of underground comics and for work that paved the way for both satirical comics and autobiographical work in the comics medium. The confessions of robert comic guru, madman and pervert. Original comic art sets new record price at auction. Still, confessions gives great glimpses at his life, touching on things zwigoffs doc didnt, like crumb s 1973 breakdown and the brief time when the reclusive crumb actually went to comic conventions in the midlate 80s. See more ideas about robert crumb, fritz the cat and alternative comics. British broadcasting corporation home vision entertainment firm. Crumb coffee table art book that perfectly encapsulates the artists work it depicts the top of roberts head exploding, with several of his creations, famous, infamous, and otherwise, leaping out. Natural, as well as unpublished rarities and personal reflections from the artist. The book is full of pretty drawings of ladies by r crumb, some drawn from life, some drawn from photos.
This individual postcard is from the new squarebound mr. Crumb is a 1995 american documentary film about the noted underground cartoonist robert crumb r. Robert crumb, pioneer of the american underground comic book, discusses his life, work, and obsessions. A short history of america, according to the irreverent comic satirist robert crumb. This pioneer of bawdy, irreverent, underground comics illustrates his own life from childhood, where he began creating comics with his brothers, to his choice to uproot himself and join the counterculture at the infamous intersections of haight and ashbury in san francisco during the 60s, to his disillusionment and expatriation to france.
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