Perhaps the strangest thing about this comic book version of the book of genesis, illustrated by r. Crumbs awesome, affecting take on genesis october 16, 2009 the godfather of cartoon counterculture takes on the bible in his new comic, the book of genesis illustrated. Crumb portrays him in the splash page that begins his muchanticipated adaptation of genesis in comicbook form as crumb sees his own father. Yes, really, the book of genesis, illustrated by r.
Crumb 1st edition 2009 at the best online prices at ebay. The book of genesis 2009 is a comic book illustrated by american cartoonist robert crumb that purports to be a faithful, literal illustration of the book of. Crumb s adaptation of the first book of the old testament, the book of genesis. A short history of america, according to the irreverent comic satirist robert crumb. Crumb, the there have been some odd creative team ups in the history of comics, but robert crumb illustrating the word of god must be one of the most bizarre. The exhibition features 207 individual, black and white drawings incorporating every word from all fifty chapters, as well as a cover, title page, introduction and back cover. A unique look at the life and work of underground comix pioneer r. Crumb treats the source material with the utmost seriousness, and so his illustrations really bring home the book of genesis weird, hypnotic stories.
They wanted to call it the book of genesis according to r. Crumbs new work, the book of genesis illustrated, a dazzling effort by crumb to transform the words of genesis. It is an appropriate warning, but it is also as close to a joke as r. No bar reader is unfamiliar with the book of genesis, at least in its broad contours. Crumbs illustrated version is as goodor bettera way to do so as.
His books include kafka, the complete crumb comics 17 volumes, the r. Crumbs adaptation of the first book of the old testament, the book of genesis. Norton executive editor robert weil has overseen the publication of r. Kim munson of comic art productions and exhibits cape, pacifica, california, will trace crumbs career from the counterculture underground to the garden of eden. Crumb and the even more famous first book of the bible. Crumb, the legendary illustrator, reveals here the story of genesis in a profoundly honest and moving way. Originally thinking that we would do a take off of. In the book of genesis illustrated, he depicts it all, from the creation of the world to. Crumb, the legendary illustrator, reveals here the story of genesis in a profoundly honest. Crumb has spent the last five years on this incredibly ambitious endeavor.
Genesis is obviously a graphic novel, but the cover is like a fifties comicbook cover. He joined us today from kqed, our member station in san francisco. Nominated for three 2010 will eisner comic industry awards. I had to argue with them to let me call it illustrated. Few comics in the last year have elicited as much critical attention as robert crumbs the book of genesis illustrated. An illustrated adaptation of the entire book of genesis, providing the biblical accounts of the creation, adam and eve, cain and abel, noah and the ark, the tower of babel, and other people and. Us cartoonist robert crumb has announced the completion of his longawaited take on the book of genesis, an illustrated rendering of the first 50 chapters of the bible. Originally thinking that he would do a take off of adam and eve, crumb became fascinated by the bibles language, a text so great and so strange that it lends itself readily to graphic depictions. Chapter 39 from the book of genesis illustrated by r. Crumb embarked on his ambitious illustrated genesis, he was a pioneer of underground comic books.
Crumb s book of genesis reintroduces us to the bountiful tree lined garden of adam and eve, the massive ark of noah with beasts of every kind, the cities of sodom and gomorrah destroyed by brimstone and fire that rained from the heavens, and the egypt of the pharaoh, where josephs embalmed body is carried in a coffin, in a scene as elegiac. Far removed from the satirical reimagining some might expect from the father of underground comix, crumbs longawaited take on the first book of the bible presents the artists own sensitive, visually intense reflections. Crumb, the legendary countercultural artist of the 60s, is that is straightforward and nonironic, each part treated with equal respect and attention. He lives in the south of france with his wife, the artist aline kominsky crumb. Yes, it has the real text a blend of a couple of different translations. His hyperdetailed style is a perfect match for the translation he uses, veering between stilted and bizarre and unexpectedly beautiful. He lives in the south of france with his wife, the artist aline kominskycrumb. If it werent for the obvious fact that its been done and published, youd be forgiven for thinking it was some kind of joke. His books include the book of genesis illustrated by r. Read download the book of genesis illustrated by r crumb.
The book of genesis, by comparison, comes across as the fruits of indentured drudgery. See more ideas about robert crumb, robert crumb art, underground comix. Crumbs vibrant, overthetop album covers 19682004 r. In his thoughtful and articulate introduction to the book of genesis illustrated by r. On the cover of the newest edition of the book of genesis, there is a warning. Crumb, the legendary illustrator, reveals here the story of genesis in a profoundly honest and deeply moving way. Its a little hard to sink into this at first, if you have any previous experience with r. Crumbs new book is the book of genesis illustrated. Crumb resists the temptation to exaggerate the texts most strange or sordid aspects. You keep looking for the jokes, the sex, the oddity. Crumbs book of genesis at david zwirner gallery, new york. Crumb, crumb acknowledges his awareness that the project was a potentially contentious one. Robert crumbs straight retelling of genesis lacks his trademark humour. In this rare look inside robert crumbs studio in the south of france, r.
Crumb, crumb acknowledges his awareness that the project. See more of his illustrations at the guardian and purchase his illustrated genesis here. Crumbs book of genesis illustrated is rated r idol. Is this a match made in heaven or in a location far more terrestrial. Crumb discusses his process of illustrating and satirizing the book of. Crumbs book of genesis reintroduces us to the bountiful tree lined garden of adam and eve, the massive ark of noah with beasts of every kind, the cities of sodom and gomorrah destroyed by brimstone and fire that rained from the heavens, and the egypt of the pharaoh, where josephs embalmed body is carried in a coffin, in a scene as elegiac.
Crumb, the legendary countercultural artist of the 60s. The book of genesis 2009 is a comic book illustrated by american cartoonist robert crumb that purports to be a faithful, literal illustration of the book of genesis. The book of genesis illustrated 1st first edition text only by r crumb and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In his serious graphic rendering of the bibles first book, r. Crumb, who represents a mythical figure in american counterculture. Crumb is the author of numerous comic works and one of the pioneers of underground comics. Crumb is the author of numerous comic works and one of the pioneers of underground comics and arguably one of the most famous cartoonists in history. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
David zwirner books the book of genesis illustrated by r. The second strangest thing is the it contains every word of the original text. Crumb, the famous comic book artist and graphic novelist released yesterday and the backlash from christian groups and. The book of genesis illustrated biblical archaeology society. Most of these notices have been positive with a number of publications affirming crumbs status as a cartooning god. Crumbs newest work, an illustrated version of the book of genesis, contains a warning label. The biblical book first struck crumb as something to satirize, and his. The widely anticipated book of genesis illustrated penned by r. Crumb, the legendary illustrator, reveals here the story of genesis in a profoundly honest and deeply. Such has been the adulation that even the most ardent crumb enthusiasts no longer clamor for more.