The R. Crumb Handbook by Poplaski, Pete

NY: M Q Publications, 2005. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover, 440 pages. Since the mid-'60s, cartoonist Crumb's artwork has been among the most recognizable in the annals of pop culture; his catalogue of characters like Mr. Natural and Fritz the Cat are as indelibly tied to their era as LSD and the Vietnam conflict. Crumb's true story is every bit as compelling a chronicle of his times as the provocative illustrations that emerged from his prolific pen. Many books have detailed his career, but this handsome volume is a must for the interested reader. It's a riveting autobiography that illuminates the artist's lifetime of foibles, sexual neuroses, cynicism regarding the spotlight of fame and his perceived status in the world of comics art, flavored with observations by several artists, writers and social theorists. The 400-plus pages fly by as the reader is dragged into the head of a troubled creative genius for an odyssey through a landscape of scabrous, politically incorrect… Read More

M Q Publications, 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" In Near Fine condition with a Good dustjacket; very minimal shelfwear (light bumping to top and bottom of spine; small taped tear to back of dustjacket); else unread and like new. Includes R. Crumb's Music Sampler CD and CD case still in plastic wrap. 437pp., including index.

London: MQ Publications, 2005. Illustrated laminated boards in dust jacket. Light shelfwear. CD present. Very good.. 440 pp. Illustrated trhoughout in b/w and color. This collection of original cartoons and never-before-published work takes readers on a unique journey through the life and times of one of the 20th century's most notorious and influential counter-culture artists. Includes a CD recording featuring selections from various bands Crumb played with from 1972-2003.

London: MQ Publications Limited. VG : in very good condition with dust jacket. 2005. Reprint. Illustrated hardback laminated board cover. 190mm x 150mm (7" x 6"). 438pp. Sealed cd and bookmark in pocket to fep. .

M Q Publications. DJ in archival cover. CD present. Stated first printing with a full number line starting with 1. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 2005.

London: MQ Publ, 2005. 1st edition, 1st printing.. Hardback in color illus pictorial boards; in matching jacket.. New/New in Brodart.. The life, trials, and ideas of this amazing cartoonist, profusely illustrated. Mint new copy of HB 1st printing; includes unopened CD music sampler. 5-3/4 x 7-1/2, 438 pp, b/w & color photos & illus.

M Q Publications, 2005-05-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!