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Robert Crumb Sketchbook Vol. 6 1998-2011 - Final Volume Series
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$50.00
Robert Crumb Sketchbook Vol. 6: 1998–2011
The last volume of this six-book series has our hero settled in his French home, still illustrating sex fantasies and ranting against the human condition, but increasingly working from photos and historical themes. Images of torture at Abu Ghraib and family portraits are mashed together. Old age hasn't brought contentment.
The Final Chapter of Robert Crumb's Visual Diary
This sixth and concluding volume captures Robert Crumb's artistic output during his mature years in France, spanning from 1998 to 2011. The sketchbook reveals an artist who continues to push boundaries while grappling with age, politics, and personal obsessions.
What's Inside This Sketchbook
Unlike earlier volumes that focused on spontaneous street scenes and immediate observations, Volume 6 shows Crumb's evolution toward more deliberate historical documentation. His work incorporates photographs as source material, creating detailed renderings that blend personal fantasy with political commentary. The juxtaposition of intimate family moments against images referencing Abu Ghraib torture demonstrates Crumb's unflinching approach to contemporary issues.
The sketchbook maintains Crumb's signature style while revealing the artistic concerns of his later years. Sexual themes remain present but share space with historical subjects and social critique. This volume documents an artist who refuses to mellow with age, continuing to challenge viewers with provocative imagery and unfiltered commentary on modern society.
TASCHEN Quality and Presentation
Published by TASCHEN, this volume maintains the high production standards of the complete sketchbook series. The book preserves the raw, unedited quality of Crumb's original drawings, offering collectors and fans direct access to his creative process during this thirteen-year period.
For Collectors and Underground Comics Enthusiasts
As the final installment in the six-volume series, this sketchbook completes the comprehensive documentation of Robert Crumb's artistic career. It serves as both a standalone work showcasing his French period and the culminating piece for collectors who have followed the entire series. The book appeals to underground comics historians, contemporary art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in uncensored artistic expression.
This English-language edition makes Crumb's later work accessible to international audiences, documenting a legendary counterculture artist's continued relevance in the 21st century.
Robert Crumb Sketchbook Vol. 6 1998-2011 - Final Volume Series
Regular price
$50.00
Robert Crumb Sketchbook Vol. 6: 1998–2011
The last volume of this six-book series has our hero settled in his French home, still illustrating sex fantasies and ranting against the human condition, but increasingly working from photos and historical themes. Images of torture at Abu Ghraib and family portraits are mashed together. Old age hasn't brought contentment.
The Final Chapter of Robert Crumb's Visual Diary
This sixth and concluding volume captures Robert Crumb's artistic output during his mature years in France, spanning from 1998 to 2011. The sketchbook reveals an artist who continues to push boundaries while grappling with age, politics, and personal obsessions.
What's Inside This Sketchbook
Unlike earlier volumes that focused on spontaneous street scenes and immediate observations, Volume 6 shows Crumb's evolution toward more deliberate historical documentation. His work incorporates photographs as source material, creating detailed renderings that blend personal fantasy with political commentary. The juxtaposition of intimate family moments against images referencing Abu Ghraib torture demonstrates Crumb's unflinching approach to contemporary issues.
The sketchbook maintains Crumb's signature style while revealing the artistic concerns of his later years. Sexual themes remain present but share space with historical subjects and social critique. This volume documents an artist who refuses to mellow with age, continuing to challenge viewers with provocative imagery and unfiltered commentary on modern society.
TASCHEN Quality and Presentation
Published by TASCHEN, this volume maintains the high production standards of the complete sketchbook series. The book preserves the raw, unedited quality of Crumb's original drawings, offering collectors and fans direct access to his creative process during this thirteen-year period.
For Collectors and Underground Comics Enthusiasts
As the final installment in the six-volume series, this sketchbook completes the comprehensive documentation of Robert Crumb's artistic career. It serves as both a standalone work showcasing his French period and the culminating piece for collectors who have followed the entire series. The book appeals to underground comics historians, contemporary art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in uncensored artistic expression.
This English-language edition makes Crumb's later work accessible to international audiences, documenting a legendary counterculture artist's continued relevance in the 21st century.