THE FUN NEVER STOPS! An Anthology of Comic Art 1991-2006
Seattle: Fantagraphics Books, 2007. First Edition. Wraps. Signed by Drew Friedman on an illustrated Fantagraphics bookplate affixed to the front flyleaf. A comprehensive collection of caricaturist Drew Friedman's best comic strips, illustrations, and mug shots dealing with all the familiar themes the world has come to love: showbiz has-beens, ugly old white men, nefarious politicians, debauched celebrities, the ubiquitous Lord of Eltingville, etc. Most of the work is from the 1990s, and show Friedman's gradual phasing out of his famous black-and-white stipple look to his current lush watercolor style. In addition to the works written by Friedman, this anthology includes many collaborations with his longtime partner K. Bidus, as well as Harvey Pekar (American Splendor), Mark Newgarden (We All Die Alone), and Bruce Handy, among others. Also features the is artwork from the notorious Topps Bubble Gum Card series Toxic High, as well as art from the card sets Beauties and Cuties and Ed Wood Players. Foreword by Daniel Clowes. Quarto. Original pictorial paper wrappers. A fine copy. Fine. Item #77653
ISBN: 9781560978404
Price: $75.00