Robert Crumb. Sketchbook Vol. 6. 1998-2011

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Robert Crumb's final sketchbook volume captures his introspective journey from 1998 to 2011, blending personal reflections with historic and imaginative scenes. This collection reveals his signature style and deep dive into themes of mortality and human nature.

A captivating mix of intimate portraits, historic tableaux, and Crumb’s unique perspective on life and death.

The last page of this volume features "Silly Fool Comics," where a devilish figure ominously warns Crumb, "YOU Will Soon Be DEAD!" At 67, Crumb was preoccupied with thoughts of mortality, yet he continued to create intimate and affectionate portraits of his wife Aline and the many women who had influenced his desires since childhood.

Among the standout pieces are his historical scenes, some spanning a single page and others unfolding over multiple strips. Highlights include depictions of 14th-century England's Piers the Ploughman, "Walter's" My Secret Life, Rough Women of the Dark Ages, and The Apache Dance inspired by a 1930s Paris postcard.

Crumb’s masterful use of Rapidograph cross-hatching remains as impressive as ever. The book also offers lengthy passages where he dissects the human condition with a morbid yet often humorous lens.

While the content aligns with Crumb’s consistent body of work over the past four to five decades, each page surprises with its unique and sometimes startling contrasts. The dense, layered artwork invites readers to linger, often spending an hour only to reach a quarter of the way through, all while Crumb reflects on his mortality and artistic vitality.

This volume stands strong on its own and is an essential addition to complete the sketchbook series.

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