The Complete Crumb Comics #17
"Memories Are Made of This" collects a striking assortment of R. Crumb’s New Yorker illustrations and personal drawings from the early '90s, showcasing his signature blend of raw detail and wry observation. From portraits of cultural icons like Woody Guthrie and Frank Zappa to intimate sketches of women named Nancy, Alice, Elisa, and others, the issue offers a rare glimpse into Crumb’s private artistic world—drawn by Crumb himself, with cover art also by Crumb.
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Four New Yorker illustrations: Alan Dershowitz (unpublished, 1992); Woody Guthrie (1992); H. C. Westermann (1991); Frank Zappa (1991). Several miscellaneous illustrations: A Leslie Sternbergh portrait from 1989; An editorial cartoon from 1988 featuring Mr. Natural saying "Don't say I didn't warn you!!." Eleven portraits of women (1988-90): Nancy (May 1990); two of Alice (Aug. 1989); Elisa (Oct. 1988); Carol Engberg (Aug. 1988); Julia (1989); Michelle (Sept. 1988); three of Carol Vinson (Aug. 1988, 1989); Lauren (Sept. 1988).
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