The Sweeter Side of R. Crumb : Being a Delightful Collection . all Warm and Fuzzy and Cuddly Towards the Artist and Life in General
Published by London : MQ, 2006
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Condition: Used
US$ 17.25
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Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 0 pages; Physical desc. : ca. 120 p. : chiefly ill. ; 29 cm. Subject: American wit and humor, Pictorial --American wit and humor, Pictorial ; United States --Cartoons and comic strips --Individual artist. Summary: 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 for the grotesque had to be suppressed for the perennial appeal of "cute. " The result is this cheery and blue-skied world, where readers of every conceivable personality type, age group, even sexual persuasion can finally enjoy the artist's momentary lapse from naughty to nice. 2 Kg.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Sweeter Side of R. Crumb : Being a Delightful Collection . all Warm and Fuzzy and Cuddly Towards the Artist and Life in General
- Author
- Crumb, R.
- Publisher
- London : MQ
- Publication year
- 2006
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Item weight
- 2 kilograms
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