Crumb Newsletter

Introducing the Signed & Numbered R. Crumb Creem Serigraph and the New Boy Howdy! T-Shirt

2022-02-10T00:49:00.005-06:00

Wildwood Serigraphs and rcrumb.com announce the release of the new R. Crumb CREEM serigraph edition.

In 1969, while passing through Detroit, Crumb was requested to draw the cover for a new Rock n' Roll newspaper called Creem. Being a leader in the underground art movement, Crumb obliged the youngsters in Detroit. But he did it with mixed feelings–Crumb did not appreciate modern pop music. So, while on one hand he gave them what they wanted, on the other he slyly added his own allegory: the pop music industry (the spray can–Mr. Dreamwhip) saturating the kids with white, fluffy junk.

Since the only copy of the artwork we could find was an actual newspaper cover from 1969, we scanned that and I spent the summer cleaning it up (each side of each line–it took a long, long time). When I finished, I mailed the restored artwork (printed in high resolution on bristol board) to Crumb in France where he reworked and finalized it. He mailed it back to me with a color guide. I color separated the artwork to his specifications and then printed the edition in December of 2021. It was signed and numbered in France in January of this year.

We're pleased to release this 16 color serigraph edition of an image that was always meant to be in color. There are 110 prints in the edition, each print numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. And each print is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity written by Crumb. The cream, archival Rives BFK paper is 20" x 27." The image size is 14" x 19." Your complete satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back.

Release date: Friday, February 11th.

$380

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Introduced on the cover of Creem's Rock n' Roll newspaper, Boy Howdy! has taken on a life of his own. For some reason, when the Creem newspaper turned into a magazine, it appropriated Boy Howdy! as their logo, and certainly without Crumb's permission.

But that magazine has been out of print for decades now, and we want to celebrate the reemergence of Boy Howdy! at his best–in full color and with Crumb's full permission.

We screen printed this 5 color design directly onto a royal blue Next Level 100% cotton t-shirt. These are expensive, top-of-the-line combed cotton t-shirts that are extremely soft and comfortable.

Lastly, Boy Howdy! is an exclamation that was popular during the era of World War 1. Crumb probably heard it on one of his 78 records from that time. Example of its use: "Boy Howdy is it hot!" Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

Small, Medium, Large, X-Large • $20

2XL • $23

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Release: R. Crumb's The Little Guy That Lives Inside My Brain Etching

2021-11-11T22:06:00.000-06:00

R. Crumb's The Little Guy That Lives Inside My Brain

In 1986, Crumb drew this illustration in one of his sketchbooks. It went unnoticed until Denis Kitchen put it in The R. Crumb Coffee Table Artbook in 1997. Later, in 2012, when the German publishing company Taschen released their collection of Crumb's sketchbooks (1982-2011), they included a small color poster (they called it an "art print") of Crumb's The little Guy That Lives Inside My Brain.

Now we're releasing a special black and white etching edition of only 40 prints, each one numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. Crumb slightly reworked the illustration specifically for this etching edition. It's a fantastic printing job–extremely detailed and crisp. The Hahnemuhle paper is 12" x 15." The embossed area is 8" x 9.5 inches. The illustration is 7" x 8.5 inches. The Release date is Friday, November 12th. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

$420

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2021 Summer Sale Sold Out R Crumb Prints

2021-08-12T22:56:00.000-05:00

2021 Summer Sale Sold Out R Crumb Prints

Each summer I sell prints from my personal print collection, or prints acquired in trades. All of these prints are from editions that are now sold out. They're in mint condition and have been stored in a flat file where they have never been exposed to light. I highly recommend using UV protected glass if you're going to buy and frame any of these prints.

-Alex Wood

Heroes of the Blues Serigraph Print

This 150 print serigraph edition sold out within a year it was published (2010). The cream paper size is 22" x 30," image size is 16.5" x 25". This is print number #105/150, and is signed by Crumb as R. "String Bean" Crumb. There were 17 colors used to create this edition. Comes with its cert written by Crumb. Stored flat and is in mint condition.

$870

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Self-Loathing Comics Serigraph Print

There were 40 prints in this 2015 edition. This is print number 20/40. It's numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. This one is custom signed R. "You're Breaking My Heart" Crumb with a nic signature too! There were 16 colors used to create this edition. There were NO certificates issued with this edition. Instead, there is a indicia printed at the bottom of the print giving the specifications and colors printed. The white archival paper is 13" x 17". The actual print size is 8" x 11.5". The original crop marks were printed so this image is slightly larger than the one appearing on the front of the comic book cover which was originally released in 1994.

$650

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Fritz the Cat Serigraph Print

24 colors using 20 screens were used to print this edition in 2001. There are 200 prints in the edition. The white Rives BFK paper is 22" x 30". The image is 18" x 22.5". The certificate, which is signed by Jesse and Alex, was written by Robert. The print is in mint condition, stored flat. Numbered, signed and dated by Robert, this is print number 159/200.

$850

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Dale Steinberger Serigraph Print

There are 200 prints in this edition, and this is print number 193/200. The edition was released in 2004. The cream Rives BFK paper is 22" x 30". The image size is 14" x 19". The certificate, written by Crumb, is signed by both Jesse Crumb (in cursive with a crazy, large-size Sharpie pen) and Alex. Nice blend in the sky. Mint condition, stored flat, never has seen the light of day.

$550

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Blind Arvella Gray Etching

There are 40 prints in the edition, with an additional 8 Artist's proofs and 3 printer proofs. The paper size is 12" x 13". The embossed area is 8.75" x 8.25". The image size is 8" x 7". None of the prints were customized with a special Crumb nick-name. This is print number 36/40.

$740

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Work On It

This etching was released in 2018 as an edition of 40. This is print number 39/40. This is one of Crumb's more popular etching editions, so it’s hard to find. The paper is 10” x 12”. The image is 5” x 5.5”. Numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. I try to wrap my head around the whole damn thing, but I’m as confused and baffled as Flakey. Love this image!

$870

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Bettie Page

This etching edition was released in 2019. The white Hahnemuhle paper is 13" x 16.5." The embossed area is 9" x 12." The image size is 8" x 11." There are 50 prints in this edition, with 6 Artist Proofs and 3 Printer Proofs. This is print number 45/50. I saw someone selling this on eBay for $2,000–this world is a crazy place.

$750

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The Haymakers Etching

Released in 2015 as a 40 piece etching edition, there were also 5 artist proofs and 3 printer's proofs. The archival white paper is 11" x 14" inches. The image area is 6.5" x 9". Each print is numbered, dated and signed by Crumb. This is an Artist Proof print number 2/5. In mint condition, stored flat and ready to go. This drawing is taken from a detail of Bruegel's oil painting The Hay Harvest.

$850

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Beloved Music Makers of Days Gone By Portfolio

Released in 1999, this portfolio contains three screen prints of Crumb portraits. The prints are enclosed in a printed portfolio case which is also screen printed. The writing and artwork was done by Crumb for both the portfolio case and Certificate of Authenticity. The prints are 13” x 16”. It’s an edition of 200 and this is portfolio number #172. The Certificate is signed by both Jesse and Alex. The three prints inside (Jack Teagarden-jazz; Memphis Minnie & Kansas City Joe-blues; The North Carolina Ramblers-country) are each signed, dated and numbered by Crumb. Mint condition.

$750

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Head Comix Serigraph Print

This edition was printed in 2001. The edition never had a certificate created for it. There is a very light indicia printed at the bottom of the cream paper (which is 22" x 30"). The image size is 14" x 18.5". There were 18 colors used to print the edition. Numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. This is print number #85/200. Stored flat; never has seen the light of day, mint condition.

$650

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Crumb's 3rd Eye Serigraph print

This 110 piece edition was printed in 2009 using sixteen colors. The humor is classic Crumb, and wait until you read the Certificate of Authenticity—it's very mystical and just as funny. Paper size is 15" x 12" with an image size of 12" x 9". This is print number 3 of 110. Mint condition.

$720

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Mr. Natural Does the Dishes Serigraph Print

This 160 print edition was released in 2011, ten years ago. The white paper is 18 x 26 inches, the image is 12" x 18". All the prints were numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. This print is one of my printer's proofs. There are three of them and this one is 3/3. The certificate of authenticity was written by Crumb two different times, and both versions are on this cert which is signed by Alex. The print is in mint condition.

$760

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Arcade #2

This 120 print edition was printed and signed in 2005. It took a while to sell out but it remains a high point in our collection of editions. There were 23 colors and 21 screens used to create this edition. The registration and spit-fountains (a total of five blends were used in the edition!) work perfectly. I was also able to hold the best detail with 230 mesh/dpi dither output of the films I used–the perfect combination. I think, as a printer, this is one of the best editions I've printed. The image size is 13" x 18.5". The cream paper size is 20" x 26". Comes with its cert, written by Crumb and signed by both Jesse and Alex. Crumb gave this artist proof to his good friend and I'm selling it for her as a favor. This is Artist Proof 4/14. Mint condition.

$760

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Keep on Truckin' Serigraph Print

This 12 color edition was printed and released in January of 2017. It sold out in a couple of weeks. There are 95 prints in the edition. This is print number 73/95 and it's signed R. "Give Me Air" Crumb. The white paper size is 25.5" x 19". The image size is 19" x 12". In mint condition. Comes with its certificate of authenticity written by Crumb.

$870

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Mr. Natural's 719th Mediation Serigraph Print

This 16 color 100 print serigraph edition was printed and released in 2019. It sold out very quickly. The white paper is archival BFK Rives paper which is 22" x 26". The image size is almost "16 x 18". Each print is numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. It comes with its own certificate of authenticity which was written and drawn by Crumb. This is print 95/100.

$850

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BB King Serigraph Print

This 245 print edition was signed by both BB King and Robert Crumb. The certificate is signed by Floyd Lieberman (who was BB's manager in 2002) and Alex. There were 31 colors (29 screens) used to print this edition. The cream paper is 25" x 22". The image size is 17" x 14". This is print number 150/245. Mint Condition– stored flat and never seen the light of day. Nice sig by BB.

$1680

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The Howl (New Crumb Art!) T-Shirt (and more…)

2021-07-11T18:16:00.001-05:00

Crumb did this sketch of his cat as a parody of Munch's The Scream. He drew it for his grandchild, but Crumb's assistant liked it so much, she asked me to make some t-shirts of it. I liked it so much I printed a bunch of them, and we're offering them to you on two different colors: Cardinal Red and Black.

This tee is screen printed tee is screen printed using six colors on a super soft, 100% combed ring spun cotton Next Level t-shirts. This means the color will last as long as the t-shirt does. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. The image size on the shirt is 7" x 9".

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Sizing:

When I lay a Next Level white t-shirt flat upon a table and measure from armpit to armpit, these are the resulting measurements:

Small- 17 inches (34)
Medium - 19 inches (38)
Large - 21 inches (42)
XLarge - 23 inches (46)
2XLarge - 25 inches (50)

Plus, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Stoned Agin! (Hytone Comix, 1971), we're offering a special sale on all Stoned Agin! t-shirts for the summer.

$10

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Introducing The New Mr. Natural on a Bicycle T-Shirt and Meet Reilly

2021-05-16T22:50:00.003-05:00

Mr. Natural on a Bicycle Tee Shirt

Announcing the release of a new t-shirt just in time for summer. A full, four color process Mr. Natrual on a Bicycle t-shirt. The shirt itself is a 100% combed cotton (very soft!) Next Level Antique Gold t-shirt–one of the most comfortable, luxurious t-shirts on the market. The design is directly screen printed onto the shirt with four colors on top of a white under printer. The result is a fun, long lasting, super-comfortable Mr. Natural t-shirt guaranteed to please you or your money back.

$20

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Meet Reilly

Meet the face behind our social media: Reilly. Reilly is a Crumb fan and long-time art lover. During her undergraduate studies, she has undertaken the responsibility of running the Official Rcrumb Facebook and Instagram sites, and she loves it! She's an avid traveler, skier and has recently just graduated from the University of Wisconsin.

Reilly has just interviewed R. Crumb. To read the interview, click here.

Announcing R Crumb's New Book: Crumb's World plus 2 New T-Shirts!

2021-04-06T23:40:00.005-05:00

rcrumb.com announces the sale of Crumb's new book Crumb's World.

A new hardcover book entitled Crumb's World has just been released by David Zwirner Books. Zwirner Gallery (New York & London) sell Crumb's original artwork and have now published a 190 page book of the artist's work. The book opens with an essay by Robert Storr and some introductory historical cartoons which influenced Crumb. The publisher's headline reads as: R. Crumb’s obsessions—from sex to the Bible, music, politics, and the vicissitudes and obscenities of daily life—are chronicled in this comprehensive book of work by the illustrious American comic artist.

The cover is illustrated and designed by Crumb so it's, needless to say, fantastic. The back cover also features a new self-portrait of Crumb. The book features all-color pages of Crumb comic book covers, pages from his sketchbooks, pages from his Kafka book, some strips in black and white (Footsy and The Religious Experience of Philip K. Dick), and drawings from his Art & Beauty series, as well as some recent portraits.

The hardcover book is 7.75" x 9.75 inches, nicely bound, with thick, smooth paper–a well-published book.

$44

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We're unable to mail this book outside of the US because it's so heavy and therefore too expensive to mail.

The Music Never Stopped T-Shirt

The Music Never Stopped: Roots of the Grateful Dead is a compilation album of songs, performed by the original artists, that the American rock group the Grateful Dead covered and performed live throughout their career. Crumb illustrated the album cover for its release in 1995. It's screen printed directly onto a Next Level !00% combed cotton cream shirt (Cream Next Level t-shirts are slightly darker than Natural t-shirts). The image is 12.5" x 12.5"– we had to print a large image to keep all the detail.

Next Level t-shirts are luxuriously soft with a tight knit; one of the best 100% combed cotton shirts on the market.

$20

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Fritz the Cat on Silver Grey T-Shirt

We're keeping Fritz cool for the summer by putting him on a Silver Grey Next Level t-shirt. Lighter than Gildan Heavyweight shirts, Next Level t-shirts have a finer yarn, a tighter knit and ultimately a smoother, softer feel in comparison. This 6 color screen print of Fritz the Cat is printed directly onto a super soft, 100% cotton Warm Gray t-shirt with vivid colors that you can only achieve with screen printing–transfers just aren't in the same league. Your satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back!

$20

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R. Crumb Spring T-Shirt Sale!

2021-03-19T01:23:00.000-05:00

In celebration of Spring, of going outside into warm weather and into a world of a diminishing pandemic, we're having our first Spring Sale! Call us foolish, but we dare to hope for the end of this old, grey world and welcome the new life about to burst out with the coming of Spring. Goodbye winter! Begone Covid!

All t-shirts are $15 (2XL's $18) from Friday, March 19th through Sunday, March 20th–the Equinox Weekend.

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R. CRUMB SELF PORTRAIT SIGNED & NUMBERED SERIGRAPH PRINT

2021-02-18T23:41:00.000-06:00

rcrumb.com Presents...

R. CRUMB SELF PORTRAIT
SIGNED & NUMBERED SERIGRAPH PRINT

In 2020, Robert drew his self-portrait specifically for our etching and, now this, our serigraph edition. This serigraph edition is an eleven color edition following Crumb's color guide and chart (see below) which he provided with the artwork. The white BFK Rives 100% rag paper is 15" x 20." The image size is 11" x 14." Each print is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity which is written by Crumb. There are 100 prints in this edition and each one comes with our guarantee for your complete satisfaction.
Release date: February 19th.
$380
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New Fritz the Cat T-Shirt, New Crumb Serigraph Update, and Hair Magic Giclees by Aline

2021-02-05T00:56:00.002-06:00

FRITZ THE CAT T-SHIRT

Cool Fritz is back on this cool new T-Shirt. Fritz is screen printed in 6 colors on this Next Level 100% cotton tee. This is a lighter weight tee with a tight knit making it cooler in the summer, smoother underneath a sweater, and every bit as durable as a heavier weight tee. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

$20 (S,M,L,XL) $23 (2XL)

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The Edition That Almost Wasn’t…

The Etching edition of Robert’s new Self Portrait sold out within 6 hours of being announced in the Newsletter. So Robert and print master Alex Wood made plans to release a color serigraph version and offer it to everyone who never even got the chance to buy the etching. Robert sent Alex a color guide and Alex printed the serigraph edition in December. Soon after, Alex FedExed the edition to him in France where he signed it and sent it back in January. But there was a problem! FedEx in France now farms out the pickup chores to another company called TNT. But TNT didn't record picking up the package, so FedEx had no record of it being in their possession. The package was lost for two weeks until, quite mysteriously, it was returned to Robert's front door and left there. How did it get back to his place? Where had it been? Nobody knows. But it's on its way to us now and we'll be releasing it in the middle of February through this Newsletter. Be on the lookout!

It was Aline’s hard work and perseverance dealing with FedEx on the phone that brought that edition back from the depths of Hell. We appreciate her hard work and persistence. And speaking of Aline…

SIGNED & NUMBERED HAIR MAGIC GICLEE

We have only two of Aline’s signed giclee prints for sale taken from Aline’s portraits of the colorful crazy Jewish ladies of Miami. When Aline's mother was alive, Aline used to spend time with her in Miami each year and got to know all the characters around the salon her mother frequented. She did portraits of them with pastel and colored pencil. There are only five prints in this edition and I'm selling the last two. The archival paper is 24" wide and 14.5" tall. Each is numbered, titled ("Hair Magic"), signed by Aline and dated (2012).

$200 each

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Announcing The Sale Of The Neil Salkind Print Collection

2021-01-13T02:13:00.000-06:00

Announcing The Sale Of The Neil Salkind Print Collection

Sadly, one of our best and favorite clients has passed away. Professor Salkind was so kind and supportive throughout the years of collecting Crumb artwork. His wife, who is selling their beautiful Edwardian home, has asked me to resell their prints and I am happy to do so. All the prints from the Salkind's collection have been "museum quality" framed with UV protected glass. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase Crumb prints from sold out editions that have been beautifully "floated" and framed. They're all in mint condition with special certificate of authenticity pockets on the back of each frame.

Twas Ever Thus Framed Serigraph Print

The solid wood frame is 25 x 32 inches. The print is on a cream paper that's 22 x 28 inches floated on top of a black background. The print, number 24/150, is numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. It was released in 2008. The back of the frame has a pocket for the certificate of authenticity signed by Alex Wood. There's also a Framer sticker stating the type of mat, frame, backing and glass used. There's another sticker identifying the glass as 99% UV Protected Museum Glass. The frame, print and glass are in mint condition.

$860

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San Francisco Comic Book #3 Framed Serigraph Print

The solid wood frame painted black is 23 x 31 inches. The actual print floated on top of a black surface is 20 x 28 inches. The print is number 33/110. It's custom signed as R. "Snuffy" Crumb and dated '09. The certificate of authenticity is located in the pocket on the back of the frame. Also on the back of the frame is a sticker specifying the style of the mat, frame, backing and glass. There is also another sticker identifying the glass as 99% UV Protected Museum Quality. The frame, glass, certificate and print are in mint condition.

$860

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Mr. Natural Does the Dishes Framed Serigraph Print

The black frame is 21.5 x 29.5 inches. The print itself is 18 x 26 inches, numbered, signed and dated (2011) by Crumb. This is print number 6/160. On the back of the frame there is a pocket for the certificate of authenticity which is signed by Alex. There are also stickers identifying the framer and that the glass is UV protected glass. The frame, print, glass and certificate are in mint condition.

$760

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Head Comix Framed Serigraph Print

The solid wood frame, which is painted black, is 25.5 x 33.5 inches. The actual print, on cream archival paper, is on 22 x 30 inch paper. The print, which is floated on top of a white background, is numbered, signed and dated (2001) by Crumb. This is print number 189/200. There was no certificate of authenticity offered with this edition. Rather, there is an indicia printed at the bottom of the print in very fine, light brown ink. It's too light as far as I'm concerned! I wish I would have used a darker ink. But, with a magnifying lens and some extra light, it becomes easy to read. 18 colors were used to create this edition. On the back of the frame are two stickers, one identifying the framer and the other specifying what type of UV Protected glass was used. The frame, print and glass are in mint condition.

$760

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Louis Armstrong Framed Etching

The black frame is 15.5 x 19 inches. The print floats on top of a white background and is 12 x 15.5 inches. It is numbered (22/50), signed and dated (2012) by R. Crumb. Crumb has customized this signature as R. @#!!!*! Crumb. The etching, as all the etchings in this edition, has the Crumb Etchings logo printed in the left-hand corner in light grey ink. On the back of the frame is a label specifying the glass to be Tru Vue 99% UV Protected Glass. The frame, glass and print are in mint condition.

$960

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Footsy Framed Etching

The black frame is 15.5 x 20 inches. The print, which is 12" x 16", floats on a white background. It's numbered (40/50), signed and dated (2013) by R. Crumb. Crumb has customized this print with this signature: R. "The Gawk" Crumb. The print has it's R. Crumb Etchings logo in the bottom left-hand corner in light grey ink. On the back of the frame there is a sticker identifying the framer, his address and date. There is also another sticker identifying the glass to be 99% UV Protection Tru Vue Glass with cleaning instructions. The frame, glass and print are in mint condition.

$840

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Bigfoot Framed Etching

The black frame is 16.5 x 17.5 inches. The print, which is 13" x 14", floats on a white background. It's numbered (5/50), signed and dated (2011) by R. Crumb. This edition does not have the R. Crumb Etchings logo in the bottom left-hand corner in light grey ink. On the back of the frame there is a sticker identifying the framer, his address and date. There is also another sticker identifying the glass to be 99% UV Protection Tru Vue Glass with cleaning instructions. The frame, glass and print are in mint condition.

$840

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Mr. Natural Does the Dishes Giclée plus more new R. Crumb Products

2020-12-04T02:23:00.003-06:00

Mr. Natural Does the Dishes Giclée

This image was taken from the inside cover of the Mr. Natural #2 comic book (1971). It was originally in black and white, but colored by Crumb specifically for a screen print edition released in 2011. This giclée edition is based upon that screen print edition as it's the "official" Crumb color version. The paper used is 100% cotton rag white archival Somerset Velvet 255 gram paper. It's a treated paper that has a very thin coat of a hard finish on top which keeps the ink from being absorbed into the paper. This makes the fine mist of ink sit on top of the paper so it can remain bright and vibrant for a long, long time-it's archival ink. There are 300 prints in this giclée edition. Each print measures 16" x 24". The image size is a little more than 11" x 17". It was designed so it could fit in almost any kitchen. We use Epson archival Ultrachrome inks. Each of the 300 prints is numbered in pencil.

$70

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R. Crumb's 3rd Eye T-Shirt

Crumb modified this illustration that he colored for the serigraph edition 11 years ago. He drew the "sunburst" design specifically for this t-shirt, which is a 100% ring spun cotton New Level t-shirt. It's a Light Military Green color with a luxurious soft feel. You know you love it!

$20

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Kafka Paperback

This soft-cover book, compiled by Zane Mairowitz and illustrated by R. Crumb, has been published three times. The first time, in 1993, as part of a "Beginners" series of books. But the publisher took off with the profits and R Crumb's original artwork for the book. It was published again in 2005 by iBooks Graphic Novel. The third time is by Fantagraphics, and this is the 7th printing of that edition. It has had three different covers, the first being Crumb's water color portrait of Kafka. There are over 100 illustrations in this book by Crumb. The softcover book has 176 pages and measures 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches big.

$16

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R. Crumb's Weirdo Card Set

This box of R. Crumb's Weirdo Card Set is a collection of all of Crumb's Weirdo covers he illustrated between 1981 and 1993, and even some unpublished covers as well. There were a total of 27 issues published, so there are some images which the public has never seen as they were never published. On the back of each card features bios of contributors to the magazine and some odd facts about the inner the magazine. R. Crumb's Weirdo Card Set is identical in format to R. Crumb’s other three boxed card sets: Heroes of the Blues, Early Jazz Greats and Pioneers of Country Music, all from Denis Kitchen Publishing, which we also carry on this site. The Weirdo card sets contain 40 trading cards (+ 3 bonus cards) in a nifty 3” x 4” x 7/8” box.

$12

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Announcing R. Crumb's 2020 Self-Portrait Etching

2020-11-14T00:59:00.003-06:00

RCrumb.com and Crumb Etchings announce the release of R. Crumb's 2020 self-portrait

In June of 2020, Crumb finished his fantastic self-portrait illustration and sent the artwork to Alex Wood soon after. Alex converted the artwork onto film with which he created a zinc plate to print the edition. The white Hahnemuhle paper is 12.5" x 16." The embossed area is 8.5" x 11." The image size is 10" x 7.5."

There are 60 prints in this edition, with 7 Artist Proofs (which are Crumb's and not for sale) and 3 Printer Proofs. In September the edition was mailed to France to be signed by Crumb. After signing the edition, he sent them back and they were received in early October. We're releasing these in mid-November to facilitate framing the print for Christmas if they're to be given as a present. The release date is November 16th but we are now taking orders.

Each print is screen printed with the R. Crumb Etchings printing chop in the lower left corner. Each print is numbered, signed and dated by R. Crumb in pencil. And each print comes with our guarantee for your complete satisfaction.

$390

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New Full-Color Janis Joplin Giclée Edition

2020-10-13T22:27:00.000-05:00

New Full-Color Janis Joplin Giclée Edition

Crumb first drew a pen and ink cartoon/portrait of Janis Joplin in 1969. This is not that portrait! Almost 30 years later, Crumb drew another portrait of Janis (in the same pose and with the same background) which is this portrait. We released this portrait as an etching in 2008. In 2019, Crumb colored the portrait for a screen printer in Europe who produced an edition of 120 Serigraphs of this image. With slight variations, we're now offering Crumb's colored version of his portrait of Janis Joplin with a 300 print giclée edition.

The Somerset Velvet archival paper is 17" x 24," the image is 13" x 17." The edition is printed with Epson Ultrachrome archival inks.

The Estate of Janis Joplin has, in lieu of payment, the rights to the first 50 prints of this edition, so please don't ask for any low numbers, because we don't have any! However, we do guarantee your complete satisfaction with your Janis Joplin print or your money back.

$80

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50% Off All R. Crumb's Anti-Trump T-shirts

We're winding down to the final stretch of the election. Things look promising! We want to sell every last remaining t-shirt we have before the election and get 'em on the street! All the Anti-Trump designs are on sale for $10 each! $11 for 2XL t-shirts.

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R Crumb’s 2020 Anti-Trump T-Shirts

2020-08-29T00:31:00.006-05:00

Announcing the release of Crumb’s new 2020 Anti-Trump t-shirt line, just in time for the upcoming election.

We have FIVE new and revised designs offered on six different color t-shirts.

Release Date: August 31st, 2020

KICK TRUMP OUT

Fifty years after Crumb created his comic book Mr. Natural #1, he’s transforming that cover into a political statement: Don’t mess with the Natch! Printed on a Next Level Faded Military Green t-shirt which is 100% combed ring-spun cotton.

$20

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WANTED BY THE FBI (Red)

This t-shirt is a parody of President Trump. He’s not really wanted by the FBI. But if he loses the election and no longer has the Presidential Office to protect him, he might be! So this comical shirt may also be prophetic. This two color design is printed on a red BellaCanvas 100% combed ring-spun cotton t-shirt.

$20

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WANTED BY THE FBI (Blue)

This design looks great on red, but some people don’t wear dark red. So this version is for the True Blue! This two color design is printed on a “Cool” blue Next Level 100% combed ring-spun cotton t-shirt.

$20

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NOT AGAIN

This shirt was originally released as “Oh God” and featured Crumb sitting in the kitchen the morning after the last election (November 9th, 2016). This election, Robert created a new masthead “Not Again” and placed it over the illustration as our new mantra. This two color design is printed on an olive green BellaCanvas 100% combed ring-spun cotton t-shirt.

$20

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TRUMPO THE CLOWN (2020 Edition)

Not only has Trump made 18,000 false or misleading claims in 1,170 days, but his reversals are mind-boggling! So alarming, Trump inspired Crumb to revise the Trumpo the Clown t-shirt. And this is the NEW, revised version–complete with references to his turnaround on coronavirus! The shirt is printed on a 100% combed ring-spun cotton Canvas t-shirt. The shirt color is called Soft Cream.

$20

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WOMEN WHO VOTE FOR TRUMP

This six color design is printed on Natural Canvas 100% cotton ultra-fine combed cotton t-shirts that have a very soft feel. These shirts are actually more expensive than the Gildan heavyweight t-shirts, because of the exceptionally fine knit. The shirts are screen printed, NOT transferred, so they'll last a long time, and not fade, crack or peel. We guarantee your satisfaction with the quality of shirt and printing.

$20

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2020 Summer Sale R Crumb Prints

2020-08-06T23:36:00.008-05:00

-- Alexander Wood, Printer

BB King
This serigraph is part of a 245 print edition released in 2002. Using 30 colors, it turned out very nicely. The image size is 17” x 14”. The cream paper size is 25” x 22”. This is print number #18/245. However, I do not, for some reason, have its Certificate of Authenticity. So this prints does NOT have its cert. But, considering that Hypergallery in London is selling a print from this same edition for 6,000 pounds, I think $1100 is a fair price without its cert. Mint condition, never has seen the light of day.

$1100

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Heroes of the Blues Serigraph #98/150

This serigraph print is print number #98 of 150. Substantially more than a reproduction of the original Heroes of the Blues trading cards, this remastered edition consists of re-scanned, color-stripped B&W images that have been retouched and newly color-coded by Crumb. The artist narrowed down the original field of 36 portraits to only 25, the better to display each at a greater size. The title logotype, too, is newly designed. Signed and numbered by Crumb. Musicians depicted: Ed Bell, William Moore, Skip James, Clifford Gibson, and Blind Willie Johnson (upper tier); Frank Stokes, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Memphis Minnie, Jaybird Coleman, and Blind Blake (2nd tier); Leroy Carr & Scrapper Blackwell, Peg-Leg Howell, Sleepy John Estes, Bo-Weavil Jackson, and Sam Collins (3rd tier); Mississippi John Hurt, Furry Lewis, Son House, Tommy Johnson, and Blind Gary Davis (4th tier); and Blind Willie McTell, Charlie Patton, Buddy Boy Hawkins, Barbecue Bob, and Big Bill Broonzy (5th tier). Image area, 16.5" x 25.5". It's accompanied by its Certificate of Authenticity. It's also custom signed by Crumb as R. "Gramps" Crumb.

$850

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Arcade Serigraph Print #112/120

This 120 print edition was printed and signed in 2005. It took a while to sell out but it remains a high point in our collection of editions. There were 23 colors and 21 screens used to create this edition. The registration and spit-fountains (a total of five blends were used in the edition!) work perfectly. I was also able to hold the best detail with 230 mesh/dpi dither output of the films I used–the perfect combination. I think, as a printer, this is one of the best editions I've printed. The image size is 13" x 18.5". The cream paper size is 20" x 26". Comes with its cert, written by Crumb and signed by both Jesse and Alex. Mint condition, has never seen the light of day. This is print #112/120. Nice sig by Crumb.

$700

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Footsy Serigraph Print #180/200

Footsy is the first edition I printed and published with Crumb in 1994. I used almost 30 colors and 4 blends to convince Crumb we could create a really fantastic edition. There are 200 prints in the edition, and this is print number 180/200. There was no certificate created with this edition. And it was also before Crumb dated his serigraphs next to his signature, so it has only the print number and his signature. He also signed this in hard pencil in France, far away from me so I couldn't suggest he use a softer, darker pencil. So his signature is too faint for my taste, but it's there if you look closely. Whatever its limitations may be, I was always very happy with the way this edition turned out. The cream paper is 22: x 30". The image size is 18" x 25". Mint condition, stored flat, never has seen the light of day.

$750
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Fritz the Cat Serigraph Print #140/200

24 colors using 20 screens were used to print this edition in 2001. The edition sold out more than a decade ago. There are 200 prints in the edition. The white Rives BFK paper is 22" x 30". The image is 18" x 22.5". The certificate, which is signed by Jesse and Alex, was written by Robert. The print is in mint condition, stored flat. Numbered, signed and dated by Robert, this is print number 140/200.

$750

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Mystic Funnies #1

Mystic Funnies #1 was released in 1998 as a 200 print edition. The image is 17.5” x 25”. The Rives BFK archival paper is 22” x 30”. 31 colors were used to print this edition. This is print number #190/200. It comes with its Certificate signed by both Jesse and Alex. Numbered, signed but not dated by Crumb. Crumb did not date his editions at that point. One of the last editions he signed but did not date. Natch and Flakey at their best.

$750

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Jellyroll Morton’s Voodoo Curse

This is sort of a rare print. This is from the Jelly Roll Morton serigraph edition we released in 2014. It was a 90 print edition, but 4 of those prints, the last four, are printed with only black ink–no color! This is print number #86/90, signed and numbered by Crumb. Comes with its own cert. The image is 12” x 11”. The archival white paper is 19” x 18”.

$400

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Beloved Music Makers of Days Gone By Portfolio

Released in 1999, this portfolio contains three screen prints of Crumb portraits. The prints are enclosed in a printed portfolio case which is also screen printed. The writing and artwork was done by Crumb for both the portfolio case and Certificate of Authenticity. The prints are 13” x 16”. It’s an edition of 200 and this is portfolio number #178. The Certificate is signed by both Jesse and Alex. The three prints inside (Jack Teagarden-jazz; Memphis Minnie & Kansas City Joe-blues; The North Carolina Ramblers-country) are each signed, dated and numbered by Crumb. Mint condition.

$800

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Race Car Driver

I printed this edition for Jesse (which he published) in 2004. It was an edition of 100. The archival cream paper is 22” x 15”. This is print number #44/100. There was no Certificate created for this edition. Numbered, signed and dated by Crumb.

$500

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Some Cold Rainy Day

Some Cold Rainy Day was created as an album cover for one of Crumb’s old time music buddies. Alex Gold then had some of the images printed (giclee prints) for an edition, but I’m not sure they printed all of the 25 prints planned for the edition. This printed is numbered by Crumb as 3/25. It’s also signed and dated (2008) by Crumb. However, Crumb used such a hard pencil, it’s difficult to read his handwriting or signature. No cert was issued, but a nice little piece for your collection.

$400

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Zap #0

Zap #0 was printed and released as a 110 print serigraph edition in 2007. There were also 11 artist proofs and 3 printer proofs. This an artist proof I’m selling for a friend of Crumb’s. He had given it to her and now she wants to cash it in. It’s in mint condition, never been matted or framed. It’s A.P. IV/XI (4/11). The image is 15” x 21”. The archival paper is 22” x 30”. There were 14 colors used to create this edition. Numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. It comes with its Certificate of Authenticity signed by Alex.

$750

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Dale Steinberger

There are 200 prints in this edition, with 17 Artist Proofs and 4 Printer Proofs. This print is from my collection of printer's proofs. It's numbered 1/4. The edition was released in 2004. The cream Rives BFK paper is 22" x 30". The image size is 14" x 19". The certificate, written by Crumb, is signed by both Jesse Crumb and myself. Nice blend in the sky. Mint condition, stored flat, never has seen the light of day (except when it was photographed!).

$500

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Keep on Truckin’

In 2017, we released Keep on Truckin’ as a 95 print serigraph edition and it sold out very quickly. It was printed with 13 colors using 12 screens. The image size is 19" by almost 12". Each serigraph is numbered, signed and dated by Crumb in pencil. This is print #43/95. Comes with its Certificate of Authenticity written by Crumb. It also has a customized signature reading: R. "Christ Almighty, What Next" Crumb.

$900
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Monica Delivers the Pizza

There are 65 etchings in this “Monica Delivers the Pizza” edition. This is print #61/65. Released in 2006, it sold out very quickly. The paper is 11” x 13”. The image size is 6.5” x 8”. Numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. These are difficult for me to find.

$875

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Work On It

This etching was released in 2018 as an edition of 40. This is print number 35/40. This is one of Crumb's more popular etching editions, so it’s hard to find. The paper is 10” x 12”. The image is 5” x 5.5”. Numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. I try to wrap my head around the whole thing, but I’m as confused and baffled as Flakey. Love this image!

$875

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Head Comix Serigraph Print #194/200

This edition was printed in 2001. The edition never had a certificate created for it. There is a very light indicia printed at the bottom of the cream paper (which is 22" x 30"). The image size is 14" x 18.5". There were 18 colors used to print the edition. Numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. This is print number #194/200. Stored flat; never has seen the light of day, mint condition.
$550

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Important Reminder About The Newsletter!!!

We'll slowly be changing over to our new Newsletter on rcrumb.com. If you're currently signed up to our old Newsletter, we recommend you sign up on the new one (go to the front page of rcrumb.com and sign in there). We'll be using both Newsletter addresses for the next several postings, but eventually, the old Newsletter will have to be discontinued.

New Limited Edition Print Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of Crumb's Mr. Natural #1 Comic Book

2020-06-22T01:25:00.002-05:00

New Limited Edition Print Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of Crumb's Mr. Natural #1 Comic Book

In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, Wildwood Serigraphs and rcrumb.com announce the release of Crumb's serigraph edition Mr. Natural #1.

Crumb drew and published his first Mr. Natural comic book in 1970. 50 years later we're releasing that cover as our new edition with slight revisions per R.C's request. The yellow explosion from Mr. Natural's shoe as he's kicking Flakey Foont was originally filled with yellow, which had always bothered Crumb. By his instruction, it's now changed to white. The masthead was initially some kind of dark blue which Crumb requested we change to a "blood red." You can learn more about the edition, Crumb's color selection and the way we printed it on the blog section of the website.

The edition is 90 prints using Rives BFK 280 gram archival paper. The paper is 18" x 25." It's a 13 color edition. The image is 13" x 18.5." Each print is numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. Each print also comes with its own certificate of authenticity, which was written by Crumb. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Release date: Wednesday, June 24th.

$420

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New Line of Crumb T-Shirts

We're releasing a new line of t-shirts called Crumb Subtle-T's. It's for all of us who don't want to wear anything printed on the front of our t-shirts, so we can feel more comfortable in our 100% Ultra-cotton t-shirts. We're not promoting anything, we've got nothing to say, nothing to prove, nothing to promote... except maybe, very subtly, we might want to say, "Natch is the greatest!" Or "Anyone who's well-adjusted is sick!" (taken from Crumb's Modern Funnies strip, 1977). These images are printed only on the left-sleeve to subtly state your enjoyment of Crumb's genius. It's fun, it's understated, it's comfortable, it's subtle and it's summer, so we're making them available to you now.

We're offering designs now with two more designs to soon follow. I'm open to suggestions for new sleeve print designs.

The Mr. Natural "I Am the Greatest!" is on the 100% Ultracotton heavyweight Gildan shirt in the Sand color.

The "Anyone Who's Well-Adjusted is Sick!" t-shirt is on the 100% Ultracotton heavyweight Gildan shirt in the Indigo color. Sizes are in Small through 2XL.

Important Note About The Newsletter!!!

R. Crumb's Limited Edition Signed Bettie Page Etching

2020-02-04T01:17:00.000-06:00

RCrumb.com and Crumb Etchings announce the release of R. Crumb's signed and limited edition etching entitled Bettie Page.

In the early part of 2019, Crumb drew this illustration of Bettie Page with the possibility of an etching edition in mind. He sent the artwork to me in the late summer, and I enthusiastically converted the artwork onto film with which we created a zinc plate to print the edition. The white Hahnemuhle paper is 13" x 16.5." The embossed area is 9" x 12." The image size is 8" x 11." There are 50 prints in this edition, with 6 Artist Proofs (which are Crumb's and not mine to sell) and 3 Printer Proofs. I mailed the edition to be signed by Crumb in December. After signing the edition, he returned them to me and I received them late January.

The edition will be released on Friday, February 7th.

$380

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MODERN WORLD FUNNIES Giclée Print

2020-01-19T22:49:00.001-06:00

RCrumb.com announces the new giclée release:

MODERN WORLD FUNNIES

Robert created this strip for the back of the Mr. Natural #3 comic book (originally printed by Kitchen Sink, 1977). It's an interesting strip because it portrays two different points of view from one very talented mind. On one hand, Robert is well aware of the advantages of positive thinking (and he was obviously well-versed in the lingo of the "healthy and positive" therapy gaining momentum at that time). On the other hand, we have R. Crumb, the critical thinker. The result is a hilarious strip, with great lines like "Anybody who is well-adjusted is sick!" and "It's America that needs to be changed, not me!" Just as relevant today as it was when he created this.

The 17" x 24" paper used is Somerset Velvet 255 gram archival paper. The image is 13" x 19," printed with archival Epson Ultrachrome inks. Release date: January 21st (MLK Holiday on the 20th).

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Also, I'm selling my last box of Weirdo Comic Magazines sent to me by Jesse long ago. There are only about 4 or 5 comics per issue, sometimes less. All the comics are in mint condition and never been read. They range from $8 to $10 each. You can find them at this link: Comics Page

Release: Robert Crumb's Mr. Natural's 719th Meditation Giclée Edition

2019-11-27T13:00:00.000-06:00

Wildwood Serigraphs and RCrumb.com announce the release of Robert Crumb's Mr. Natural's 719th Meditation Giclée edition.

We released a signed serigraph edition of Crumb's Mr. Natural's 719th Meditation in April of this year. The 100 print signed edition sold out quickly, and since then we've received many requests to release the image as an unsigned giclée edition to give those Crumb fans who were unable to purchase the serigraph an opportunity to buy the giclée. So by popular demand, we're releasing the giclée edition of R. Crumb's Mr. Natural's 719th Meditation. There are 300 prints in this edition which very closely resembles the serigraph edition. However, publisher Alex Wood has made several minor changes: the upturned earth in the construction panels is darker than the surface sand; a building in the background has been changed to a brick building, and other minor changes too insignificant to mention here.

The size of the image is the same as the serigraph: 16" x 18". The size of the Somerset Velvet 255 gram archival paper is 20" x 24". Each print of the 300 print edition is hand-numbered. Release date is Friday, November 29th. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

$90

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WEIRDO Back Issues For Sale

Almost 20 years ago, Jesse Crumb sent me a large box with all sorts of Crumb-related things inside, including an assortment of new Weirdo comic books. I recently opened that box, scanned the different Weirdo comics he sent me, and we're now making them available for sale. There are about 8 or 9 different Weirdo comics for sale, and I only have three or four comics per title. They're like new, in Near Mint condition–you can go back to the '80's for $5 per comic! You can find them in the Comics page at RCrumb.com.

R Crumb's Stoned Agin! Signed & Numbered Serigraph Print

2019-11-12T22:23:00.000-06:00

STONED AGIN!

Signed & Numbered Serigraph Print

Wildwood Serigraphs and RCrumb.com announce the release of Crumb's serigraph edition: Stoned Agin!

Crumb drew and published this famous comic strip in 1970. It's been reprinted (mostly pirated) extensively throughout America and Europe since then. The many color versions were never approved by Crumb, and finally, specifically for this edition, Crumb has colored Stoned Agin! himself. He comments on his color work:
"The image was too claustrophobic to have all the squares colored in because there's no space between the panels–this thin line, that's all there is. So I thought that it needed some breathing room around the color. I've seen other versions where people have filled in the entire panels with color and I never thought it looked good. It just needed some white space. And I chose the first panel to be a very neutral color, like normal, sober reality. But as you get stoned, it gets warmer and warmer until you get this mellow glow. At least that's how it was in the beginning. But I go into more detail about that in the certificate of authenticity."

We're proud to announce the release of the new Crumb 18 color serigraph edition. The edition is 170 prints. The white paper is archival BFK Rives paper which is 22" x 30". The image size is 14.5 x 22". Each print is numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. Each print also comes with its own certificate of authenticity, which was written by Crumb. Release date is Friday, November 15th. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

$390

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Launching the updated RCrumb.com

2019-09-23T00:19:00.000-05:00

We've rebuilt RCrumb.com using 3dcart which provides faster and easier navigation, mobile-friendly format, more features and products, fully secured with sitewide HTTPS, PCI Certification. And we added more information about Robert Crumb added to the "About Crumb" library.

To celebrate our new launching, we're offering a sale on Crumb's new book The Book of Weirdo (Last Gasp) for $28. We're also selling The Weirdo Years (Knockabout, 2013) for $28. We're selling Oog & Blik's Odds n' Ends (which is out of print) for $50. We're selling hardcover copies of R. Crumb: The Complete Record Cover Collection for $25. Last but not least, we're selling the softcover The Sweeter Side of Crumb for $15.

We're also releasing the last of Crumb's serigraph prints from his Mr. Natural's 719th Meditation which was released in April of this year. These are the last 4 serigraphs in the edition being sold for the same price as upon release– $375. The certificate was written and drawn by Crumb.

Visit our Crumb's Comic Timeline and our Crumb Print History page (both under the About Crumb category)–both on-going works in progress but nearly up-to-date. Also be aware of our Daily Specials which will be offered bi-monthly, featuring out-of-print comic books, or figurines or serigraph prints.

Here's to more Crumb books, comics, prints and more information about Crumb for years to come.

2019 Summer Sale Sold Out R Crumb Prints

2019-08-12T17:48:00.000-05:00

Each summer I sell prints from my personal print collection, or prints acquired in trades. All of these prints are from editions that are now sold out. They're in mint condition and have been stored in a flat file where they have never been exposed to light. I highly recommend using UV protected glass if you're going to buy and frame any of these prints.

-Alex Wood

Jelly Roll Morton's Voodoo Curse Serigraph Print

This illustration was created for a cover on The Complete Crumb Series (Volume 16) which was released in 2002. The original strip appeared in Raw Magazine in 1985. We color separated, printed and released this 17 color edition in 2014. There are 90 prints in this edition, with 9 artist proofs and 3 printer proofs. This is print number 66/90. Comes with its Certificate of Authenticity written by Crumb. The paper is 19" x 18" and the image is 12" x 11".

$650

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Mystic Funnies Serigraph Print

Printed in 1998, there were 24 colors used in this edition. Stored flat, mint condition. White paper is 22" x 30". Image size is 17.5" x 25". This was signed by Crumb before he started dating his prints, so it's just signed "R. Crumb" and not dated. It's numbered 191 of 200. With certificate signed by Jesse and Alex.

$840

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Fritz the Cat Serigraph Print

$880

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Head Comix Serigraph Print

This edition was printed in 2001. The edition never had a certificate created for it. There is a very light indicia printed at the bottom of the cream paper, which is 22" x 30". The image size is 14" x 18.5". There were 18 colors used to print the edition. Numbered, signed and dated by Crumb (twice, once printed and once in his cursive signature). This is print number #76/200. Stored flat; never has seen the light of day.

$750

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The Following Prints Have Now Sold Out

San Francisco Comics #3 Serigraph Print

There are 110 prints in this edition, printed in 2009. It's a 16 color edition printed on white acid-free paper (Rives BFK) that's 20" x 28". The image size is 13.5" x 19.5". The certificate is written by Robert. The print is numbered, dated and signed by R. "'Don't Eff with Me" Crumb. This is print #61 of 110. Mint condition.

$840
SOLD

Heroes of the Blues Serigraph Print

This 150 print serigraph edition sold out within a year it was published (2010). The cream paper size is 22" x 30," image size is 16.5" x 25". This is print number #33/150, and is signed by Crumb as R. "Oh Mercy" Crumb. There were 17 colors used to create this edition. Comes with its cert written by Crumb. Stored flat and in mint condition.

$850
SOLD

Twas Ever Thus Serigraph Print

This 16 color serigraph (14 screens) was printed in 2008. There are 150 prints in the edition. The cream paper is 22" x 28". The image size is 15" x 18.5". The cert was written by Crumb. The print is numbered (142/150), dated and signed nicely by Crumb. Mint condition.

$830
SOLD

BB King Serigraph Print

This 245 print edition was signed by both BB King and Robert Crumb. The certificate is signed by Floyd Lieberman (who was BB's manager in 2002) and Alex. There were 31 colors (29 screens) used to print this edition. The cream paper is 25" x 22". The image size is 17" x 14". This is one of my printer proofs–1/3. Mint Condition– stored flat and never seen the light of day. Nice sig by BB.

$1500
SOLD

Zap #0 Serigraph Print

There were 110 prints printed for this edition on white 22' x 30" paper. The image is 15" x 21". 14 colors using 11 screens were used to create this edition in 2007. The certificate is written by Crumb. This is print #107/110. Dated, numbered and signed by RC. Mint condition.

$760
SOLD

Arcade #2 Serigraph Print

This 120 print edition was printed and signed in 2005. It took a while to sell out but it remains a high point in our collection of editions. There were 23 colors and 21 screens used to create this edition. The registration and spit-fountains (a total of five blends were used in the edition!) work perfectly. I was also able to hold the best detail with 230 mesh/dpi dither output of the films I used–the perfect combination. I think, as a printer, this is one of the best editions I've printed. The image size is 13" x 18.5". The cream paper size is 20" x 26". Comes with its cert, written by Crumb and signed by both Jesse and Alex. Mint condition, has never seen the light of day. This is print #115/120. Nice sig by Crumb.

$760
SOLD

Keep on Truckin' Serigraph Print

This 12 color edition was printed and released in January of 2017. It sold out in a couple of weeks, if I remember properly. There are 95 prints in the edition. This is print number 84/95 and it's signed R. "Whaddo I Know?" Crumb. The white paper size is 25.5" x 19". The image size is 19" x 12". In mint condition. Comes with its certificate of authenticity written by Crumb.

$850
SOLD

Despair Serigraph Print

This edition was released in 2006. It's the only edition I printed using a color process-printing method, producing many different colors resulting from over-laying the basic process colors. The paper is 22" x 30". The image is 15" x 21". This is print number 59/100. The cert was well-written by Crumb. Numbered, dated and signed by Crumb as well. Stored flat and has never seen the light of day. Mint condition.

$750
SOLD

Dale Steinberger Serigraph Print

There are 200 prints in this edition, and this is print number 172/200. The edition was released in 2004. The cream Rives BFK paper is 22" x 30". The image size is 14" x 19". The certificate, written by Crumb, is signed by both Jesse Crumb (in cursive with his crazy, large-size Sharpie pen) and Alex Wood. Nice blend in the sky. Mint condition, stored flat, never has seen the light of day (except when it was photographed!).

$550
SOLD

BB King Etching

Released in 2011 as a 35 print etching edition, it also had 6 artist proofs and 2 printer proofs. I'm selling one of my printer proofs, number 1/ 2. The paper is 14" x 17". The image is almost 8" x 10". This is one of the largest sized etchings we've done. Numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. Great illustration. Crumb's not even interested in BB King, but he did it for us (Jesse and me) as a favor. I'm still thankful to him for this great illustration.

$980
SOLD

Le Monde Selon Crumb Etching

This artwork was originally created for a poster advertising the comic show in Angouleme, France in 1991. We released it as a forty piece etching edition in 2016. This is print number 31/40. The paper size is 12" x 14". The image size is 7" x 9". "Kick their ass Take their gas"!

$860
SOLD

The Haymakers Etching

Released in 2015 as a 40 piece etching edition, there were also 5 artist proofs and 3 printer's proofs. The archival white paper is 11" x 14" inches. The image area is 6.5" x 9". Each print is numbered, dated and signed by Crumb. This is print number 32/40. In mint condition, stored flat and ready to go. This drawing is taken from a detail of Bruegel's oil painting The Hay Harvest.

$840
SOLD

Self-Loathing Comics Serigraph Print

There were 40 prints in this 2015 edition, with 6 artist proofs and 3 printer proofs. This is print number 37/40. It's numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. This one is custom signed R. "Yep, That's Me" Crumb. There were 16 colors used to create this edition. There was NO certificate issued with this edition, instead there is a indicia printed at the bottom of the print giving the specifications and colors printed. The white archival paper is 13" x 17". The actual print size is 8" x 11.5". The original crop marks were printed so this image is slightly larger than the one appearing on the front of the comic book cover which was originally released in 1994.

$580
SOLD

Jelly Roll Morton's Voodoo Curse Serigraph Print

$650

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Release: R. Crumb's Signed & Numbered Skip James Etching

2019-06-27T22:35:00.002-05:00

LIMITED EDITION SKIP JAMES ETCHING

In 2015, Robert illustrated a portrait of Skip James for his friend John Heneghan in exchange for some rare 78's. I saw the portrait this year for the first time (a customer sent the image to me requesting we create some kind of edition with it). I immediately called Robert and asked when he drew it, why, etc. After he told me the history of the portrait, I told him it was an amazing drawing. Crumb said, "Yeah, I like the way it turned out." We both agreed it would make an excellent etching edition. John Heneghan was kind enough to scan the original art and send it to me so we could begin with crystal clear artwork. We printed the edition in May, then sent it to France in early June where it was signed by Crumb.

Crumb Etchings and RCrumb.com are pleased to announce the release of this new etching edition of 50 prints, with 6 artist proofs and 3 printer proofs. Each print is numbered, signed and dated by R. Crumb. The paper is 12" x 15." The image size is 6.75"x 9". Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

$390

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Mr. Natural's 719th Meditation Signed & Numbered Serigraph Print

2019-04-22T00:37:00.002-05:00

Wildwood Serigraphs and RCrumb.com announces the release of Crumb's new serigraph edition: Mr. Natural's 719th Meditation

Crumb and I initially talked about the idea of using his three page Mr. Natural's 719th Meditation strip (1970) stacked vertically, with a Buddhist thanga border, but we couldn't find any suitable reference material that would support the idea. So then we looked at different ways to arrange the panels. It was Crumb's idea to stack them 6 x 6. Once we rearranged the panels, Crumb then created a color guide, something that took him some time. Meanwhile, I cleaned up the black line artwork he gave me (took me almost a month). Finally, while color separating, I followed Crumb's color guide faithfully–he did a fantastic job with the color.

So we're proud to announce the release of the new Crumb 16 color serigraph edition. The edition is 100 prints. The white paper is archival BFK Rives paper which is 22" x 26". The image size is almost "16 x 18". Each print is numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. Each print also comes with its own certificate of authenticity, which was written and drawn by Crumb. Release date is Wednesday, April 24th. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.

-Alexander Wood, Publisher

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The release of Crumb’s Work On It Etching Edition in TWO versions

2018-11-30T00:58:00.000-06:00

On the inside cover of Crumb’s comic book Mystic Funnies #1 (1997) is a strip called “Mr. Natural & Flakey Foont Thinkin’ About Death n’ Stuff”. In the early-2000’s, Jesse and I, with Crumb’s approval and help, condensed the first two panels of the strip into one to create the Work On it t-shirt for the website, which was then owned by Jesse. It’s still selling well because it’s so funny. In fact, it’s one of my favorite cartoons of all time. Maybe because we all wrestle with the concept and fear of our own death (with poor results) that this becomes so amusing for us to witness someone else spinning their wheels. It’s funny, poignant and effectively uses both of Crumb’s best known characters–Flakey sweating and fretting while Mr. Natural stays cool.

But I also wanted to offer Crumb’s original version which he drew using two panels. I took a small survey from an assortment of Crumb readers as to which version they preferred–it was basically two to one in favor of the single panel version. So I’m offering both versions with two limited signed etching editions: the single panel etching edition which is 40 prints, and the double panel etching edition which is only 20 prints.

Single Panel Etching:
Paper Size is 10” x 12”; Image Size is 5” x 5”

Double Panel Etching:
Paper Size is 12” x 10”; Image Size is 8” x 5”

Both editions are numbered, signed and dated by Crumb. Neither of the editions have any customized sigs (except one signed R. “I’m Still Workin’ On It” Crumb which is not for sale). Both editions are for sale for $420 per print.

Release date: Friday, November 30th, 2018.

Single Panel $420 Each

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Double Panel $420 Each

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