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Zap #1 unused logo 1968 Robert Crumb

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Zap #1 unused logo 1968 Robert Crumb

Zap Unused cover 1968
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Location: Underground/ Alternative Art
Title: Zap #1 unused logo 1968 Robert Crumb
Artist:  Robert Crumb (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 3214
Likes on CAF: 1
Comments: 6
Added to Site: 11/23/2016

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Here is the original artwork for a logo to Robert Crumb's seminal comic, ZAP. Collector Eric Sack told me he spoke with Crumb about this logo, and Crumb told him it was created in 1967-68 as a potential logo to the first issue; A different logo was ultimately used, and this one was eventually published as the logo for Zap mini #7, in 1972. I love this time period of Crumb's work, and I think this piece is tremendously historic, given Zap's place in history, as the LSD induced successor to Harvey Kurtzman's ground breaking MAD. A perfect piece with many of his well known characters including Big Baby, Mr. Snoid, Honeybunch, Mr. Robot, and even Groucho! I'm thrilled to have this. I framed it with a light image of the first cover, for historical context.

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Johnny  C. Member Since 2010
Posted On 11/23/2016

Crumb & ZAP! 'nuff said!
artless artmore Member Since 2013
Posted On 11/23/2016

Great RC example!
Sean Wasielewski Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/24/2016

Awesome piece, simply wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Bernard Voorzichtig Member Since 2012
Posted On 1/15/2017

Beautiful logo !
Anthony F Member Since 2004
Posted On 3/19/2017

Wow! Great presentation for the art!
Rob  Pistella Member Since 2005
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Posted On 3/31/2017

Anthony F wrote:
" Wow! Great presentation for the art!  "
Thanks a lot! I thought long about this. The lower art portion is only at 40% so that it is clear to the viewer that it isn't original art, but it gives the logo historical context.
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