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Lemme Outa Here!, Diane Noomin (Editor), Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

Contributors: Mark Beyer, M.K. Brown, R. Crumb, Kim Deitch, Justin Green, Bill Griffith, Aline Kominsky, Michael McMillan, Diane Noomin. The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

Cecile Abish Firsthand, Cecile Abish, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

[39] pages : chiefly ill. Gift. Inscribed by the artist.

Vito Acconci: Catalogue Of Headlines And Image, Vito Acconci, Stedelijik Museum Amsterdam, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

[54] pages : illus. Catalog of the exhibition held at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Nov. 11, 1978-Jan. 14, 1979. Cover title.

Abby Rogers To Her Grand-Daughter, Joan Lyons, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

saddle stitch with soft cover; cover; title page; interior spreads and pages. Stories about childhood memories, stitched into a family quilt that is passed down to a grand daughter.

Aline And Bob’S Dirty Laundry Comics, R. Crumb, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

32 unnumbered pages : illustrations. Cover title. Originally published by Cartoonists' Co-op in 1974; not to be confused with Dirty laundry comics, also published by Last Gasp in 1977. First comic: Kominsky & Crumb in Let's have a little talk. Color cover illustration, b&w interior.The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

Fog City Comics, No. 1, Terry Hamilton, Rand C. Holmes, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

3 numbers black-and-white illustrations. Frequency: Annual Publication dates: Began with no. 1 (September, 1977); ceased with no. 3 (June, 1979). "Not for sale to children." Fog City Comics is a three-issue anthology published in Vancouver (the fog city, get it?) by Stampart. They are notable for giving us three terrific Rand Holmes covers and one Holmes story in each of the books. Edited by Terry Hamilton, the series is not one of the stronger contributions to the post-golden-era underground ouevre, but there are certainly some gems to be found. The first issue features funny animal stories throughout, a theme that …

The Changing City, Jörg Müller, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Illustration

8 folded leaves in portfolio : all color illustrations ; 33 cm. First American edition. Oversize. Translation of Hier Fällt ein Haus, dort steht ein Kran und ewig droht der Baggerzahn oder Die Veränderung der Stadt. "Here, in eight, full-color, fold-out pictures ... Müller has created an accurate portrait of urban decay and change that is equally true of the city scene in the United States."--inside front cover. SUMMARY The sequence of eight illustrations, which are based on documents in Swiss and German municipal archives, shows how one section of a city changes at three-year intervals between 1953 and 1976. …

The Changing Countryside, Jörg Müller, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Illustration

7 folded leaves in portfolio : all color illustrations. Translation of: Alle Jahre wieder saust der Presslufthammer nieder oder Die Veränderung der Landschaft. Originally published in Switzerland, 1973. "A Margaret K. McElderry book." Seven large, foldout pictures in full color depict the decline of a Swiss countryside from 1953 to 1972. "Third American printing"

American Splendor, No. 2, Harvey Pekar, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

volumes : illustrations. Began in 1976 with #1; ceased in 1993 with #17. American Splendor is a series of autobiographical comic books written by Harvey Pekar and drawn by a variety of artists. The first issue was published in 1976 and the last one in September 2008, with publication occurring at irregular intervals (Pekar died in 2010). Publishers were, at various times, Harvey Pekar himself, Dark Horse Comics, and DC Comics. In addition to R. Crumb, Pekar's most well-known and longest-running collaborators included Gary Dumm, Greg Budgett, Spain Rodriguez, Joe Zabel, Gerry Shamray, Frank Stack, Mark Zingarelli, and Joe Sacco. …

Zippy Stories, Bill Griffith, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

48 unnumbered pages : illustrations (red & black). Cover title. "Strips in this books originally appeared in the 'Berkeley Barb, from Jan. 9, 1976 to June 10, 1977.'"--Page 2 of cover. Contents: Ticket to Mars -- Griffith Observatory -- Toadette Traits -- Alfred Jarry. Color cover illustrations. The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

Betty Wiseman's Scrapbook, 19, 1977-1978, Betty Wiseman

Scrapbooks

Betty Wiseman graduated from Belmont College and began teaching health and physical education in 1966. She was the founder and coach of the Belmont women’s basketball team, the Rebelettes (now Bruins), in 1968. At the time, it was one of the first women’s collegiate teams in the southeast. She was inducted into the Belmont Athletics Hall of Fame in 1981. She was also inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. Wiseman coached the women’s team for 16 years (1968-1984) before moving into athletic administration at Belmont. She served as Assistant Athletics Director until her retirement in 2013. …

Betty Wiseman's Scrapbook, 18, 1977-1978, Betty Wiseman

Scrapbooks

Betty Wiseman graduated from Belmont College and began teaching health and physical education in 1966. She was the founder and coach of the Belmont women’s basketball team, the Rebelettes (now Bruins), in 1968. At the time, it was one of the first women’s collegiate teams in the southeast. She was inducted into the Belmont Athletics Hall of Fame in 1981. She was also inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. Wiseman coached the women’s team for 16 years (1968-1984) before moving into athletic administration at Belmont. She served as Assistant Athletics Director until her retirement in 2013. …

Two Fools, Ted Richards, Willy Murphy, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

32 unnumbered pages : illustrations. Cover title. Library has 2nd printing, October 1977. Color cover illustrations, b&w interior.The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

The Checkered Demon (No. 1), S. Clay Wilson, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

3 volumes : illustrations. "Adults only." Nos. [1] and 3 in a wider than tall format, no. 2 in standard comic book format. Issues contain material collected from the Checkered Demon comic strip which ran in the L.A. Weekly. LOCAL NOTE Library has nos. [1], 2, 3The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

Notebook, Laurie Anderson, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

6 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations, music, portraits. Artist Book Series ; # 1 Artist Book Series ; # 1. "This book is an edition of 1000"--Title page verso. Artist's book. Text printed from the artist's handwriting ; includes examples of her musical scores and contact prints and photographs of her performances. Film/Song in 24/25 time -- Duets on ice: Genoa/New York City -- Two songs for violin and projector -- Duet for door jamb and violin. Paperback; illustrated front cover. Perfect binding. Gift of Jan Baker.

Home For Christmas, Bennett Realm Records, Tony Bennett, Jerry Vale, Ray Conniff, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Pop-up and Movable Books

2 audio discs : 33 1/3 rpm, stereo. Various artists including Tony Bennett, Jerry Vale, Ray Conniff. Serial no. on container: 2V 8101. White Christmas -- Have yourself a merry little Christmas --Jingle bells -- Count your blessings instead of sheep -- I'll be home for Christmas -- Rudolph, the red nosed reindeer -- The little drummer boy -- Here comes Santa Claus -- Silver bells -- Santa Claus is comin' to town -- Do you hear what I hear? -- The Christmas song (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire) --I heard the bells on Christmas day -- God rest …

Arcade Comics Revue, No. 7, Art Spiegelman (Editor), Bill Griffith , Editor, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

Volumes : illustrations. Frequency: Quarterly. Publication Dates: Vol. 1, no. 1 (spring 1975)- Ceased with no. 7 (fall 1976). Title from indicia. Editors: Art Spiegelman and Bill Griffith. Contributors include: K. Deitch, W. Fowler, J. Green, Griffith, Kinney, Murphy, Moscoso, Osborne, Spain, Spiegelman, Wilson, Krassner, Crumb, and others. Most covers by R. Crumb. Color cover illustrations, b&w interiors. The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

Arcade Comics Revue, No. 6, Art Spiegelman (Editor), Bill Griffith , Editor, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

Volumes : illustrations. Frequency: Quarterly. Publication Dates: Vol. 1, no. 1 (spring 1975)- Ceased with no. 7 (fall 1976). Title from indicia. Editors: Art Spiegelman and Bill Griffith. Contributors include: K. Deitch, W. Fowler, J. Green, Griffith, Kinney, Murphy, Moscoso, Osborne, Spain, Spiegelman, Wilson, Krassner, Crumb, and others. Most covers by R. Crumb. Color cover illustrations, b&w interiors. The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

Arcade Comics Revue, No. 5, Art Spiegelman (Editor), Bill Griffith , Editor, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

Volumes : illustrations. Frequency: Quarterly. Publication Dates: Vol. 1, no. 1 (spring 1975)- Ceased with no. 7 (fall 1976). Title from indicia. Editors: Art Spiegelman and Bill Griffith. Contributors include: K. Deitch, W. Fowler, J. Green, Griffith, Kinney, Murphy, Moscoso, Osborne, Spain, Spiegelman, Wilson, Krassner, Crumb, and others. Most covers by R. Crumb. Color cover illustrations, b&w interiors. The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

American Splendor, No. 1, Harvey Pekar, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

volumes : illustrations. Began in 1976 with #1; ceased in 1993 with #17. American Splendor is a series of autobiographical comic books written by Harvey Pekar and drawn by a variety of artists. The first issue was published in 1976 and the last one in September 2008, with publication occurring at irregular intervals (Pekar died in 2010). Publishers were, at various times, Harvey Pekar himself, Dark Horse Comics, and DC Comics. In addition to R. Crumb, Pekar's most well-known and longest-running collaborators included Gary Dumm, Greg Budgett, Spain Rodriguez, Joe Zabel, Gerry Shamray, Frank Stack, Mark Zingarelli, and Joe Sacco. …

Ivy Leaves, 1975-1976, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1976 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, Ivy Leaves.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Carol Werner, Janice Shirley, W.F. West, Jr., Mary Lou Junkins, Elaine Ellison, Kathy Killian, Katherine Byrd, Rosemary Welborn, June Boiter, Janet Swartz, Erwin Elrod, Mary Ann Browne, Connie Frierson, Sly Rutledge, Randy Thomas, Eugene Watkins, Belinda Coyle, Michael Rodgers, Sherry Murphy, and Jim Mosley. Cover art by Michael Rodgers and Sherry Murphy.

Subvert Comics, No. 3, Spain Rodriguez, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

3 volumes : chiefly illustrations. Frequency: Irregular. Publication Dates: No. 1, 1970, Ceased with: No. 3, copyright 1976. Cf. The official underground and newave comix price guide / by Jay Kennedy. Title from cover. "For adult intellectuals only." By Spain Rodriguez. Cf. The official underground and newave comix price guide / by Jay Kennedy. Imprint varies: 1971-1972, San Francisco, Calif., Rip Off Press--1976, San Francisco, Calif., Keith Green Industrial Reality. Cf. The official underground and newave comix price guide / by Jay Kennedy. Color cover illustrations, b&w interior. Loibrary has no.'s 1-3. The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of …

Betty Wiseman's Scrapbook, 17, 1976-1977, Betty Wiseman

Scrapbooks

Betty Wiseman graduated from Belmont College and began teaching health and physical education in 1966. She was the founder and coach of the Belmont women’s basketball team, the Rebelettes (now Bruins), in 1968. At the time, it was one of the first women’s collegiate teams in the southeast. She was inducted into the Belmont Athletics Hall of Fame in 1981. She was also inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. Wiseman coached the women’s team for 16 years (1968-1984) before moving into athletic administration at Belmont. She served as Assistant Athletics Director until her retirement in 2013. …

Betty Wiseman's Scrapbook, 16, 1976-1977, Betty Wiseman

Scrapbooks

Betty Wiseman graduated from Belmont College and began teaching health and physical education in 1966. She was the founder and coach of the Belmont women’s basketball team, the Rebelettes (now Bruins), in 1968. At the time, it was one of the first women’s collegiate teams in the southeast. She was inducted into the Belmont Athletics Hall of Fame in 1981. She was also inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2004. Wiseman coached the women’s team for 16 years (1968-1984) before moving into athletic administration at Belmont. She served as Assistant Athletics Director until her retirement in 2013. …

Brutus Killed Caesar, John Baldessari, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

Spiral Binding, 34 leaves, chiefly illustrations.

Art Rite, Vol. 14, Walter Robinson, Edit Deak, Joshua Cohn, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

Vol. 14 : illustrations. Cover art: Carle Andre. 77 pgs.

Vol. 14: The fourteenth issue of Walter Robinson and Edit deAk’s Art-Rite compiles unedited responses to the question “Why are you attracted to artists’ books? What are the best potentials and the basic difficulties concerning this art form?” The answers, from artists like John Baldessari, Daniel Buren, Alan Kaprow, Adrian Piper, Douglas Huebler, Richard Tuttle, et al. assert the relevance of artists’ books and celebrate their success. – Printed Matter, Inc. Some issues also have a distinctive title. Editor: Edit deAk ; Photo editor: Yuri. Co-founded and edited by Walter …

Think/Leap/Re-Think/Fall, Vito Acconci, Wright State University (American University), Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

[56] pages : illus. On cover: "Working notebook for a piece called 'Middle of the world', Wright State University Art Gallery, Dayton, October 1976."

Fiestaism, Harry Anderson, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

[32] pages : chiefly color ill. "Printed in Philadelphia at Moore College of Art, April 1976" Gift of Richard Merkin.

Dan O’Neill’S Comics And Stories, No. 2, Daniel O'Neill, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

5 numbers : black-and-white illustrations. The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler. Publication Dates: Began with vol. 1, no. 1 (1971) ; ceased with v. 2, no. 2 (1975). Vol. 2, no. 1-2 published by Comics and Comix, Berkeley, Calif. Library has Vol. 2, no. 2 (1975) Color cover illustrations, b&w interior. Poor condition, previous water damage, yellowed pages.

Arcade Comics Revue, No. 3, Art Spiegelman (Editor), Bill Griffith , Editor, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

Volumes : illustrations. Frequency: Quarterly. Publication Dates: Vol. 1, no. 1 (spring 1975)- Ceased with no. 7 (fall 1976). Title from indicia. Editors: Art Spiegelman and Bill Griffith. Contributors include: K. Deitch, W. Fowler, J. Green, Griffith, Kinney, Murphy, Moscoso, Osborne, Spain, Spiegelman, Wilson, Krassner, Crumb, and others. Most covers by R. Crumb. Color cover illustrations, b&w interiors. The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.