R. Crumb Sketchbook, 1964-1965 — R. Crumb

The first in a series released by Fantagraphic Books and the perfect gift for a fan of R. Crumb's career or any art lover who appreciates seeing the . This is his sketchbook from 1964-65, so what you get are pages and pages of studies: of his first wife, of a cityscape, of furniture in the room. The wildy misproportioned women and hypersexual content that Crumb is famous for are at a minimum here. But what you do get is a "peek behind the curtain"- an opportunity to see into the man's brain, how he looks at space and turns it into a line with some shade marks. Crumb is a great artist and this sketchbook should please hardcore fans and fellow artists.