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2nd printing: ?; 3rd printing: June 1999 (18.95 USD; 26.95 CAD); 4th printing: January (?) 2013 (19.99 USD)
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The introduction includes a photo of the young Crumb and Marty Pahls together. Also included are five sketches by Crumb- one of Dana Morgan, his future wife (1964), one of W. Swerzmann, one of a group of funny animal mobsters, one of "Mr. Stethum," and one of two women in modeling pose.
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This story dates from August 1964
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Crumb spells the word "pigeon" inconsistently as shown in this and in the other "Silly Pigeon" strips that follow below.
R. Crumb's Fritz the Cat #[nn] published October 1969 Notes:
Originally from October 1964 to February 1965. It was finally published in a serialized format by Cavalier magazine in nine individual chapters.
Promethean Enterprises #3 published January 1971
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This strip is dated November 7, 1964. Signed and dated at the bottom.
Promethean Enterprises #3 published January 1971
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The strip is originally from November 1964 to March 1965. Finally published in 1971.
Promethean Enterprises #3 published January 1971
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From March 12, 1965. Dated by Crumb on the page.
R. Crumb's Fritz the Cat #[nn] published October 1969 Notes:
The story is from March to May, 1965. Ballantine also repackaged this story into a small rectangular format book, retitling it "Secret Agent for the C.I.A."
Promethean Enterprises #3 published January 1971
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This strip is originally from Spring, 1965.
Promethean Enterprises #3 published January 1971
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This strip is from Spring, 1965.
Promethean Enterprises #3 published January 1971
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This strip is from Spring, 1965.
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This strip is from Spring, 1965
Promethean Enterprises #3 published January 1971
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The story is originally from Summer, 1965.
The Road to Success #[nn] published January 1965
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Illustrations made for a Nostalgia Enterprises company envelope (Fall 1965)
Promethean Enterprises #5 published January 1974
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Originally intended for Nostalgia Illustrated, Fall 1965.
Promethean Enterprises #5 published January 1974
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Originally intended for Nostalgia Illustrated, Fall 1965. Includes text and eleven small illustrations.
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Five separate illustrations sent to Crumb's friend Marty Pahls, all titled "Note." Four are in color, one is in black & white. "Philadelphia, "City of Brotherly Love" (April 4, 1960); "Pahls Finding Zulu Ball" / "Working Man Blues" by King Oliver on Gennett Label" (June 3, 1960); "Total Destruction is at Hand" (October 30, 1960); "Mercy, Mercy!" (May 28, 1961); "Old Virginia" (Sunday, November 5, 1961)
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Sent to Crumb's friend, Mike Britt. The first one is from December 1963, the latter from January 1964
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From February 1965
R. Crumb's Fritz the Cat #[nn] published October 1969 Notes:
A March 1965 cover for the previously listed story.
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The drawing is the cover for Crumb's "Roberta" story. From Spring, 1965
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Eighteen small-size images. The titles are: "I love your beautiful eyes;" "There'll never be another YOU;" "You're the caveman type;" "When I grow up I'll be like you!;" "I love when you SMILE!;" "I keep your picture in my room;" "I'd like to go out with you;" "I was at a monster bazaar;" "You may not be handsome or brilliant...;" "I like you;" "I'd like to gaze into your eyes!;" "I'd like to give you a big squeeze!;" "When I'm next to you..;" "You do a great twist;" "Isn't it great to be alive?" "You really use your head;" "You're out of this world;" "If you work your fingers to the bone, what do you get?"
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Six birthday card images. In color except for the final one. The titles are: "Do you know what's brown and round and weighs 7000 pounds...?" (double-page spread); "Nobody wants you when you're down and out;" "Happy Birthday! And don't worry if you find a few more wrinkles when you look in the mirror!;" "Hi! I'm the Bluebird of Happiness;" "I was feeling blue because I was broke and your birthday was coming up;" "When you come to pick up your birthday card", please knock at the back door"
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Another card sent to his friend- "Cleveland is waiting for YOU"
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An illustration for an aborted Crumb comic book. From Fall 1965
R. Crumb's Head Comix #[nn] published January 1968 Notes:
Originally published by Viking Press. The book's material eventually made that publisher skittish. It was then picked up by Ballantine Books.
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Twenty-five images of birthday card illustrations, most accompanied by the text punchline at bottom. One-half page size unless otherwise noted. "Just a Card to Say Hi! From Someone Who Likes to Remember...." (1 pg.); "I was going to entertain you on your birthday with a sexy bubble dance...;" "Wouldn't you be surprised you opened this card and found a ten dollar bill?;" "No special reason for sending you this card..." (1 pg.); "I should have known it was going to be a bad day when I fell down in the crack between the bed and the wall.....;" "Merry Christmas ...you cute little DICKENS!;" "I made a special trip down town to get you this birthday card at exactly 8:30 Monday morning...." (1 pg.); "I got your birthday present all wrapped up, but a family of mice made a nest in it.;" "I would have written sooner but my pen broke..." (1.5 pgs); "Sorry about your accident... ...But you're in good shape compared to my poor ol' Uncle Charlie!;" "Tis the night before Christmas and here I am nestled snug in my bed, while visions of sugar plums dance in my head...;" "When the local press contacted me on your birthday asking your age and other personal questions...;" "Say, how would you like to have some fun?;" "Here's 5 good reasons why you should have a happy birthday;" "When I first saw you, ZING went the strings of my heart!;" "I like you 'cause when you're good, you're very, very good...;" "It's your day, so raise hell tonight!;" "I'm not askin' you to be my Valentine;" "Did you know that one single "Jellybellied Beanbearer" can lay over 1,000,000 jellybeans a day?;" "Dad... Mom could have married Elmer Smithers, the feed dealer...;" "You never change! How do you do it?;" "We're both sorry you're sick.. but don't worry, your doctor knows just what you need!!!;" "When I'm with you my bad self says: Do it! But my good self says:" (1/2 pgs); "Just heard about your little bundle from Heaven" (1 pg.); "Gee, I've been having funny dreams about YOU lately!" (1 pg.)
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The cover illustration is from Fall 1965
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This is the inner flap to the back cover. It continues the excerpt of Marty Pahl's introduction from the front cover flap.
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Back cover includes a 1987 painting of Crumb by Alice Kominsky Crumb. Also included is a small excerpt from Marty Pahl's intro.
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