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Arcade Comics Revue, No. 2, 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. 1, 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.

Mountain Dream Tarot: 78 Photographic Cards, Bea Nettles, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

printed cards in cardboard box with printed instruction accordion fold booklet; cover; cards. A set of 78 photographic Tarot cards.

The Interminable Gabberjab Volume One & Number Four, Waltersamuelhaatoum Hamady, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

[19] pages : illustrations, portraits Edition of 60 copies. Illustrated with two photographs by Gregory Conniff, the first a seated, pregnant Mary Hamady and the second of Walter Hamady, seated looking at his cat. Printed on various sized and color papers, in red, black, blue and other color inks. Hand-sewn in tan paper wrappers. Inscribed: For James F. Hollygabbers, with unnecessary special attentions from his pen, [draw heart shape], Walter (the) H. This copy is not numbered.

Art Rite, Vol. 10, Walter Robinson, Edit Deak, Joshua Cohn, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

Vol. 10 : illustrations. Cover art: Joseph Beuys. 44 pgs.

Vol. 10: Guest editor, John Howell. Cover by Joseph Beuys. This special issue on performance includes performance photo documentation, and contributions from David Antin, Guerrilla Art Action Group, John Howell, Lucy Lippard, Walter Robinson, Diego Cortez and others. Some issues also have a distinctive title. – Printed Matter, Inc. Editor: Edit deAk ; Photo editor: Yuri. Co-founded and edited by Walter Robinson. No. 2 cover: William Wegman ; No. 7 cover: Vito Acconci ; No. 8 cover: Pat Steir ; No. 10 cover: Joseph Beuys ; Nos. 11-12 cover: Ed …

Zap Comix, No. 8, R. Crumb, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

Early issues were published by Apex Novelties and later reprinted by Last Gasp. Publisher became Print Mint with no. 3, Last Gasp with no. 10, and Fantagraphics with no. 16. No. 0 was drawn before issue no. 1 but published afterwards and numbered no. 0 to preserve the correct sequence. Zap Comics written and illustrated by Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Williams, Paul Mavrides. Zap Comix was an underground comix series which was originally part of the youth counterculture of the late 1960s. While a few small-circulation self-published satirical comic books …

Sun And Shadow, 1974-1975, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1975 edition of the Anderson College journal of art and literature, briefly named Sun and Shadow. However, this edition is a continuation of the Ivy Leaves journal.

The names of the known editors for this issue of Ivy Leaves were Carol Sigman, W.F. West, Jr., Anne Bishop, Susan Brooks, Phyllis Chafin, Melanie Edmunds, Mary Lou Junkins, Sharon Kemp, Susan Kiger, Beverly Knott, Steve Lewis, Pam Matthews, Pat Raper, James Tallent, and Jean Wellborn. Cover art by Mickey Saunders, submitted by Steve Lewis.

Betty Wiseman's Scrapbook, 14, 1975-1976, 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, 15, 1975-1976, 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. …

Arcade Comics Revue, No. 4, 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.

Itself, Keith Godard, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

46 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color). "Die cut pages describe a tale of a particular shape searching to find its identity in a world of other shapes"--Printed Matter, Inc. Text printed in blue, except one page is white on black paper. Softcover perfect bound. Inscribed to Jan and signed by the artist, 1999. Gift of Jan Baker.

Four Events And Reactions, John Baldessari, Stedelijk Museum, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

[52] pages : chiefly illus. ; 13 x 18 cm. Cat[aloghi] ; 62. Cover title. Published on the occasion of the exhibition held at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, Nov. 21st, 1975-Jan. 4th, 1976.

Art Rite, Vol. 8, Walter Robinson, Edit Deak, Joshua Cohn, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

Vol. 8 : illustrations. Cover Art: Pat Steir. 32 pgs.

Vol. 7: Anna Canepa was the guest editor for this special video issue of Art-Rite. Cover by Vito Acconci with artists’ statements and other contributions on video art by Acconci, Antin, Baldessari, Jonas, Kaprow, Oppenheim, Serra, Iimura, Paik, Wilke and many others. Some issues also have a distinctive title. – Printed Matter, Inc. Editor: Edit deAk ; Photo editor: Yuri. Co-founded and edited by Walter Robinson. No. 2 cover: William Wegman ; No. 7 cover: Vito Acconci ; No. 8 cover: Pat Steir ; No. 10 cover: Joseph Beuys ; …

The Tiger Who Wore White Gloves, Gwendolyn Brooks, Timothy Jones, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Illustration

[36] pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 26 cm. All the tiger's fierce qualities do not satisfy him; he wants to be stylish and wear white gloves. "First Edition, Second Printing" Stapled binding. In clear plastic cover. Walter Lorraine Fund. Formerly in the collection of Tidewater Community College.

Peaches, Dindga Mccannon, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Illustration

126 pages : illustrations; 22 cm. A young black girl growing up in Harlem tells about her life with her family and her ambition to be an artist. Paper dust jacket with color illustration. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

Children Of Night, Edgar White, Dindga Mccannon, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Illustration

38 pages : illustrations; 24 cm. Chronicles some of the pleasures, dreams, and experiences of a young black boy living in the South Bronx. Paper dust jacket with color illustration. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

Ivy Leaves, 1973-1974, Ivy Leaves Editorial Staff

Ivy Leaves

The 1974 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 Jacque White, Terry Campbell, Sandra Fowler, Susan Kiger, Sara Martin, Pam Matthews, Peggy McNab, Randy Mills, Pat Raper, David Ross, Carol Schwarting, Carol Sigman, Mike Trainor, Hugh Welborn, Janice Woodson, Charles Horner, Faye Cowan, Sarah Greer, Dennis James, Judy Neuwirth, Jane Tombes, Brena Walker, W.F. West, Jr., and Margaret Wooten. Cover art by Carol Schwarting.

The Golden Age Of The Hollywood Musical, Ray Heindorf, Leo F. Forbstein, Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Joan Blondell, James Cagney, Winifred Shaw, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Pop-up and Movable Books

1 audio disc; analog, 33 1/3 rpm, mono. "Original soundtrack recordings from 42nd Street, Gold Diggers of 1933, Footlight Parade, Dames [and] Gold Diggers of 1935"--Container Sung by Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Joan Blondell, James Cagney, and Winifred Shaw. Previously released material. Entire container folds out with a pop up dance scene. Program notes and movie stills on container. Introduction (George Raft) (0:57) -- We're in the money (2:20) -- I only have eyes for you (4:08) -- Remember my forgotten man (4:19) -- 42nd Street (3:32) -- By a waterfall (4:52) -- Shanghai Lil (4:21) -- Shadow waltz (4:41) …

Betty Wiseman's Scrapbook, 12, 1974-1975, 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 …

Betty Wiseman's Scrapbook, 13, 1974-1975, 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. …

Lean Years, Barry Siegel (Editor), Bruce Simon , Editor, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

Contributors: Kim Deitch, Leslie, John Pound, Mike Royer, Trina, Chris Warner. Barry Siegel and Bruce Simon, editors. Member: United Cartoon Workers of America. The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

Art Rite, Vol. 7, Walter Robinson, Edit Deak, Joshua Cohn, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

Vol. 7 : illustrations. Cover art: Vito Acconci. 32 pgs.

Vol. 2: Articles on Max Kozloff, Yvonne Rainer and a centerfold spread on erotic art. – Printed Matter, Inc. Some issues also have a distinctive title. Editor: Edit deAk ; Photo editor: Yuri. Co-founded and edited by Walter Robinson. No. 2 cover: William Wegman ; No. 7 cover: Vito Acconci ; No. 8 cover: Pat Steir ; No. 10 cover: Joseph Beuys ; Nos. 11-12 cover: Ed Ruscha ; No. 14 cover: Carl Andre. Library has: nos. 2, 7-12 & 14 (special issue on Artists' books) No. 9 Gift of …

Zap Comix, No. 7, R. Crumb, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

Early issues were published by Apex Novelties and later reprinted by Last Gasp. Publisher became Print Mint with no. 3, Last Gasp with no. 10, and Fantagraphics with no. 16. No. 0 was drawn before issue no. 1 but published afterwards and numbered no. 0 to preserve the correct sequence. Zap Comics written and illustrated by Robert Crumb, S. Clay Wilson, Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Gilbert Shelton, Spain Rodriguez, Robert Williams, Paul Mavrides. Zap Comix was an underground comix series which was originally part of the youth counterculture of the late 1960s. While a few small-circulation self-published satirical comic books …

Short Order, No. 2, Art Spiegelman (Editor), Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

Contributors: Bill Griffith, Rory Hayes, Jay Kinney, Geroge Kuchar, Michael McMillan, Willy Murphy, Diane Noomin, and Joe Schenkman. The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

Bok 3b Und Bok 3d : Rekonstruktion Der Im Verlag "Forlag Ed." Reykjavík 1961 Erschienenen Bücher, Dieter Roth, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

1 volume, 550 pages. Gesammelte Werke / Dieter Roth ; Bd. 7

Black And White Comics, R. Crumb, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

24 unnumbered pages : illustrations. Cover title. Contents: Squirrely the squirrel -- Patricia Pig in "Patricia goes shopping" -- Bill the pill -- Big fine legs -- R. Crumb versus the sisterhood. Color cover illustration, b&w interior. The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

Artistic Comics, R. Crumb, Aline Kominsky, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

64 unnumbered pages : illustrations. Cover title. "A special issue made up entirely of exerpts [sic] from the secret sketchbooks of R. Crumb!"--Cover Comic books, strips, etc.The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift of Bill Adler.

Sati The Rastifarian, Edgar White, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Illustration

[31] pages : illustrations (some color); 26cm. Illustration on title page, type in black and brown. Five-year-old Sati misses his home when he leaves the West Indies to come to New York for an education. Illustration on dust jacket. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

144 Blocks & Stones, Carl Andre, Robert Smithson, Portland Center For The Visual Arts, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Artists' Books

[36] pages : all ill. "For Robert Smithson (1938-1973)"--Title-page. Catalog to accompany an exhibition at the Portland Center for the Visual Arts, Feb. 11-March 11, 1973.

Middle Class Fantasies, Jerry Lane, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Underground Comix

2 numbers : black-and-white illustrations. Frequency: Irregular. Publication Dates: Began with no. 1 (1973); ceased with no. 2 (1976). Publisher: Industrial Realities, 1976. No. 1. 1st printing. Movie-themed underground comic produced by cartoonist Jerry Lane as part of his Masters thesis in art at California State University. A biography of Superman actor George Reeves; The Marx Brothers in A Night at Motel 6; Part 1 of The Frogman, and more. Mature readers. Black and white; 32 pages. Rita Hayworth cover illustration by Lane. Color cover illustrations, b&w interior. Library has No. 1 (1973). The Adler Archive of Underground Comix, Gift …