Title
Waiting For Food: Restaurant Placemat Drawings,Used
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Waiting For Food, Volume 1: Limited S&N Edition Of 250 By Robert Crumb. This Signed & Numbered Edition Includes A Special Bookplate Signed And Numbered By Crumb. This Is The First Of Several Volumes Reproducing The Famous French Restaurant Place Mats On Which Crumb Drew While Literally Waiting For Food. The Original Illustrated Place Mats (Especially The Ones With Wine And Gravy Stains) Routinely Sell In Galleries For Around $5,000 And More Each. This 1995 Kitchen Sink Press First Printing Is The Only One Of The Waiting For Food Series (By Several Publishers) To Sport A Dust Jacket And This Is Also The Only Signed Edition. The Cover Features Daughter Sophie Crumb And Also Eating Spaghetti On The Bookplate Is Crumb S Close Friend Pete Poplaski (See Also Sketchbook Adventures Of Peter Poplaski ). The Drawings Inside Often Portray His Wife Aline Kominskycrumb, Selfportraits, Numerous Caf Customers And The Expected Crumb Fantasy Elements. Limited To Just 250 Signed And Numbered Copies, Published In 1995, This Is The Last Of The Publisher S Private Stash Set Aside Over A Decade Ago!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the significance of the signed and numbered edition? A: The signed and numbered edition of 'Waiting for Food' adds collectible value, as it is limited to just 250 copies and includes a special bookplate signed by Robert Crumb.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book features a hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Waiting for Food'? A: The book contains 96 pages filled with Robert Crumb's unique restaurant placemat drawings.
- Q: When was 'Waiting for Food' published? A: The book was published on April 30, 1995.
- Q: What is the condition of the item? A: The item is in new condition, having been preserved as part of the publisher's stash.
- Q: Does this edition include a dust jacket? A: Yes, this edition is the only one in the 'Waiting for Food' series to include a mylar-protected dust jacket.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Waiting for Food'? A: The author of the book is Robert Crumb, a renowned cartoonist known for his distinctive style.
- Q: What themes are explored in the drawings inside the book? A: The drawings often depict Crumb's wife Aline Kominsky-Crumb, self-portraits, café customers, and various fantasy elements characteristic of Crumb's work.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first printing of 'Waiting for Food' published by Kitchen Sink Press.
- Q: What makes this book a collectible item? A: Its limited print run of only 250 signed and numbered copies, unique content, and the inclusion of a dust jacket contribute to its status as a collectible.