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I had planned a better post, but scanning problems are delaying things a bit, so here's a few links to tide things over. You know, there's a prominent comics link-blogger who likes to go on and on about how hard it is to put these things together, but based on my limited experience, it actually ...
R. Crumb exhibit and conversation spark controversy
thecollegianur.com — The Modlin Center’s exhibit of Robert Crumb’s comics and its sponsorship of his conversation that was held... in association with VCU at the Carpenter Theater on Oct. 27, have garnered heated responses from faculty and students. (more) R. Crumb exhibit and conversation spark controversy
R. Crumb w/ Françoise Mouly in Richmond, VA, October 27, 2009 Part 1: France, Women
R. Crumb w/ Françoise Mouly in Richmond, VA, October 27, 2009 Part 1: France, Women
comicsworthreading.com — by Ben Towle Comics Worth Reading is happy to feature a two-part guest column by the talented... Ben Towle , author of Midnight Sun and Farewell, Georgia . Part two will run shortly, as will additional coverage of this event by Ed Sizemore. If ... (more) R. Crumb w/ Françoise Mouly in Richmond, VA, October 27, ...
Ed’s Thoughts on the Crumb/Mouly Event
Ed’s Thoughts on the Crumb/Mouly Event
comicsworthreading.com — by Ed Sizemore On Tuesday night, I was giving the rare pleasure of seeing two underground comix... luminaries sit down and talk for an hour. The University of Richmond’s Modlin Center for the Arts hosted Genesis: A Conversation with R. Crumb and ... (more) Ed’s Thoughts on the Crumb/Mouly Event
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