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R. Crumb w/ Françoise Mouly in Richmond, VA, October 27, 2009 Part 2: Music, Genesis, Open Questions
R. Crumb w/ Françoise Mouly in Richmond, VA, October 27, 2009 Part 2: Music, Genesis, Open Questions
Here’s part two of Ben Towle’s writeup. Part 1 covered Crumb’s thoughts on France and women. Robert Crumb is a well-known aficionado of old-time American blues, jazz, and ragtime music, and this love of music has often found its way into his artwork. Among the many examples ...
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
Oct. 28, 2009: We’re turning again
tcj.com —   First things first: The Comics Journal #300, due out in late November (and cover pictured at... right), will be the last issue to be published on a magazine schedule. Thereafter, the Journal will publish twice a year, in bigger and more ... (more) Oct. 28, 2009: We’re turning again
Crumb visits Richmond
Crumb visits Richmond
adhousebooks.com — I don’t know how it happened, but Robert Crumb visited Richmond. I found out about it many... months ago, and I’m sure I’ve mentioned it on the blog already. The event happened last night at the gussied-up Carpenter Center, and I felt ... (more) Crumb visits Richmond
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Nov. 3, 2009: The death of an innocent child
Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal — ... has a reputation for producing controversial material. Crumb’s 1989 graphic novel, My Troubles with Women, depicts autobiographical sexual encounters, sexual fantasies and family life. “[The] book features a number of appalling depictions, such as the raping of a little girl, forced oral sex with a woman chained to a desk, and a picture of Crumb sitting on top of a pile of drugged, raped women dressed as a king,” Patterson said. Ben Towle and Ed Sizemore have further coverage of the underground-comix legend’s ...

Tuesday November 3rd
When Fangirls Attack — ... Mostly on the Art Witness My Articulate Fangirl Rage! Black and White and Startlingly Offensive All Over: Part Two, Mainstream Comic Breakdown The Marvel Girls: Widow's Peak - Writer Paul Tobin examines the rise of a femme fatale in BLACK WIDOW & THE MARVEL GIRLS The Rumpus Interview with Molly Crabapple Robert Crumb: Crumb still shocking Ed’s Thoughts on the Crumb/Mouly Event R. Crumb w/ Françoise Mouly in Richmond, VA, October 27, 2009 Part 2: Music, Genesis, Open Questions ...

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R. Crumb w/ Françoise Mouly in Richmond, VA, October 27, 2009 Part 1: France, Women
comicsworthreading.com 10/30/2009 — 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 ...
The Cross Hatch Dispatch 11.04.09The Daily Cross Hatch
[Above, Dave McKean does his thing. Below, the abstract Dispatch.] In a rare appearance, Robert Crumb talked to Francoise Mouly in Richmond, Virginia at the Richmond CenterStage Carpenter Theater. Watch and enjoy the moving pictures . Beginning November 6th and running until the ...
To do tonight: Crumb at UCLATHE BEAT
Robert Crumb continues his short tour of the states to talk about his adaptation of GENESIS with an appearance at UCLA tonight, where he’ll be joined by Françoise Mouly . Tickets are $60, unless you’re a UCLA student, in which case they’re a bargain at $18. UCLA’s ...