Crumb Sketchbooks Question -- Fantagraphics, Taschen

[kevinfong]

Do the first three Taschen volumes collect the same material as the ten Fantagraphics volumes?

[thebeautifulpuffin]

The TASCHEN books are collections that Crumb edited down himself from his sketchbooks, and as such represent a curated sampling of the every damn page approach that Fantagraphics took with their releases. The revised books 'read' very nicely, I never had the feeling that something was missing, or that I was somehow being rushed to the next year of output, but the true completest might well prefer to chase the Fanata softies. Actually, a completest would need both sets, right? I wouldn't go so far as to say that less is more, I'm not nearly familiar enough with those first ten volumes you mentioned to say so, but I would tell you that the new(er) editions are wonderful in hand, and that they provide an enormous amount of ever-evolving and engaging work to study and enjoy.

Eeesh, and for only $20 bucks a pop this weekend? Steal of the year!



EDIT: Just took a look at my shelf, and vol.3 of the TASCHEN book collects Feb '75 to Dec '82, whereas (I turned to the net for this), vol.10 from Fanta only reproduces up through Feb of '77, so... almost five more years-worth of drawings to be had by going with the international outfit. You probably already knew this last bit, I'm realizing, and it's not relevant to the intent and point of your question, but as it's already typed... G'night, Gracie.

[kevinfong]

Thank you so much. This is the critical insight I knew I'd find here!

[BubblesZine]

I also appreciated this Puffin, thanks

[thebeautifulpuffin]

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