My Life & Times: Spain Vol. 3 is the third installment in a five-volume series chronicling the illustrious career of underground comix pioneer Spain Rodriguez. Compiled and edited by Patrick Rosenkranz, this 280-page collection delves into Spain’s autobiographical comics, shedding light on his formative years in Buffalo, New York. The narratives capture his experiences cruising with teenage friends, exploring jazz clubs, navigating early romantic encounters, and his evolution as an artist. The volume also features rarely seen paintings, a selection of sketchbook pages, and essays that contextualize Spain’s journey from a rebellious youth to a prominent figure in San Francisco’s Mission District. This collection includes works from publications such as Zap, Blab!, Young Lust, Rip Off Comix, and The Comics Journal, offering readers an intimate glimpse into Spain’s personal and artistic development over his six-decade career.
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Patrick Rosenkranz is the preeminent historian of underground comix, documenting the scene through works like “Rebel Visions”. Though primarily a writer and editor, his work contextualizes the cultural impact of countercultural comics and their creators. Through interviews, analysis, and archival research, Rosenkranz preserves the legacy of a radical era in comics history.
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Patrick Rosenkranz is the preeminent historian of underground comix, documenting the scene through works like “Rebel Visions”. Though primarily a writer and editor, his work contextualizes the cultural impact of countercultural comics and their creators. Through interviews, analysis, and archival research, Rosenkranz preserves the legacy of a radical era in comics history.
My Life & Times: Spain Vol. 3 is the third installment in a five-volume series chronicling the illustrious career of underground comix pioneer Spain Rodriguez. Compiled and edited by Patrick Rosenkranz, this 280-page collection delves into Spain’s autobiographical comics, shedding light on his formative years in Buffalo, New York. The narratives capture his experiences cruising with teenage friends, exploring jazz clubs, navigating early romantic encounters, and his evolution as an artist. The volume also features rarely seen paintings, a selection of sketchbook pages, and essays that contextualize Spain’s journey from a rebellious youth to a prominent figure in San Francisco’s Mission District. This collection includes works from publications such as Zap, Blab!, Young Lust, Rip Off Comix, and The Comics Journal, offering readers an intimate glimpse into Spain’s personal and artistic development over his six-decade career. Comix, Patrick Rosenkranz, Fantagraphics, 2021 Fantagraphics 978-1683963813 Patrick Rosenkranz 2021