R. Crumb From The Underground To Genesis

The Modern Art Museum of the City of Paris (Musee d'art moderne de la ville de Paris) presents a premier retrospective exhibition on one of the greatest illustrators of the past fifty years- Robert Crumb.

A unique look at the life and work of underground comix pioneer R. Crumb, who represents a mythical figure in American counter-culture.

In 2012 Crumb had his first comprehensive museum retrospective at the Musee d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris. Created to accompany the exhibit, this hefty volume spans almost fifty years of Crumb's career, and includes over 700 drawings and more than 200 comix magazines and covers, plus another 200 previousuly unpublished or unseen color illustrations. Context is provided by texts from Jean-Luc Fromental, Sebastien Gokalp, Fabrice Hergott, Todd Hignite, Jean-Pierre Mercier and Joann Sfar.

“"This collection of material on R. Crumb is masterfully assembled, and has much to offer to more than just the artistic community. The historic value of the topics covered within the whole of Crumb's works serve to be both informative, and inspirational. The direct collaboration with the Crumbs and the team involved is evident throughout the entirety of this retrospective. Well-crafted and worded in a way to keep your attention from cover to cover." - Outright Geekery”

"This collection of material on R. Crumb is masterfully assembled, and has much to offer to more than just the artistic community. The historic value of the topics covered within the whole of Crumb's works serve to be both informative, and inspirational. The direct collaboration with the Crumbs and the team involved is evident throughout the entirety of this retrospective. Well-crafted and worded in a way to keep your attention from cover to cover." -Outright Geekery

Born in Philadelphia, R. Crumb is the author of numerous comic works and one of the pioneers of underground comics. His books include Kafka, The Complete Crumb Comics (17 volumes), The R. Crumb Sketchbook (10 volumes), R. Crumb Draws the Blues, The Book of Mr. Natural, The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb, and many more. He lives in the south of France with his wife, the artist Aline Kominsky-Crumb.

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