THE BOOK OF GENESIS
W.W.Norton&Co.

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2009

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Robert Crumb is a foundational figure in underground comix, known for his intensely personal, often controversial, and visually obsessive work. A pioneer of the 1960s countercultural press, Crumb created iconic characters like Fritz the Cat and Mr. Natural, while also exposing the neuroses, contradictions, and fetishes of American life—often his own. His dense, cross-hatched drawings fuse early 20th-century cartooning with raw confessional content, elevating comics as a form of brutal self-reckoning and cultural critique. Crumb’s legacy is as complex as his output: fiercely influential, deeply polarizing, and utterly uncompromising.

Robert Crumb
W.W.Norton&Co.
978-0393061024
224
English
2009
hardcover/ 29 x 22 cm

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The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb is a graphic adaptation of the Bible’s first book, meticulously rendered by underground comix legend Robert Crumb. This 224-page volume presents all 50 chapters of Genesis, from Creation to the death of Joseph, staying true to the original text. Crumb’s signature cross-hatched illustrations bring to life iconic stories such as Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, and the saga of Abraham and Isaac. Published by W.W. Norton & Company, this work showcases Crumb’s ability to humanize biblical figures, offering readers a profound and visually captivating experience. The book reached #1 on The New York Times graphic novel bestseller list and was nominated for three 2010 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Crumb’s interpretation invites both secular and religious audiences to explore the complexities and narratives of Genesis through a unique artistic lens. Robert Crumb, W.W.Norton&Co, 2009, Comix W.W.Norton&Co. 978-0393061024 Robert Crumb 2009

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2009

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Robert Crumb
hardcover/ 29 x 22 cm
978-0393061024
English
224

Robert Crumb is a foundational figure in underground comix, known for his intensely personal, often controversial, and visually obsessive work. A pioneer of the 1960s countercultural press, Crumb created iconic characters like Fritz the Cat and Mr. Natural, while also exposing the neuroses, contradictions, and fetishes of American life—often his own. His dense, cross-hatched drawings fuse early 20th-century cartooning with raw confessional content, elevating comics as a form of brutal self-reckoning and cultural critique. Crumb’s legacy is as complex as his output: fiercely influential, deeply polarizing, and utterly uncompromising.

The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb is a graphic adaptation of the Bible’s first book, meticulously rendered by underground comix legend Robert Crumb. This 224-page volume presents all 50 chapters of Genesis, from Creation to the death of Joseph, staying true to the original text. Crumb’s signature cross-hatched illustrations bring to life iconic stories such as Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, and the saga of Abraham and Isaac. Published by W.W. Norton & Company, this work showcases Crumb’s ability to humanize biblical figures, offering readers a profound and visually captivating experience. The book reached #1 on The New York Times graphic novel bestseller list and was nominated for three 2010 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Crumb’s interpretation invites both secular and religious audiences to explore the complexities and narratives of Genesis through a unique artistic lens. Robert Crumb, W.W.Norton&Co, 2009, Comix W.W.Norton&Co. 978-0393061024 Robert Crumb 2009