LINES ON PAPER Artist Bio - R. Crumb
For nearly three decades, Robert Crumb has shocked, entertained, titillated, and challenged the imaginations (and the inhibitions) of comics fans the world over. In truth, alternative comics as we know them today might never have come about without R. Crumb's influence - the acknowleged 'Father' of the underground comics could also be considered the 'Grandfather' of alternative comics. Mr. Natural, Angelfood McSpade, Flakey Foont, and most especially, the hedonistic anthropomorphic version of Crumb's childhood pet, Fritz (a cat), have become cult icons. His voluptuous, acid-inspired romps of the 1960's gave way to comparatively sober, introspective dialogues and biting indictments of American culture. Crumb's feelings of disgust with American culture and values, which seems to have grown with the rise of '80s neo-conservatism, precipitated his move to rural Southern France. He continues to reside there with wife Aline Kominsky-Crumb and their daughter Sophie. Envisioning the first book of the Bible like no one before him, Crumb's THE BOOK OF GENESIS ILLUSTRATED retells the story of Genesis in a profoundly honest and deeply moving way. It includes all 50 chapters of the first book of the Bible graphically depicted, including: The Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Flood, The Tower of Babel, Abraham and Sarah, Joseph and his Brothers and more. Published in 2009, it is the culmination of five years of painstaking work, a tapestry of masterly detail and storytelling. [Adult supervision recommended for minors.] You can purchase THE BOOK OF GENESIS here: http://www.crumbproducts.com/comics.html

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