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Author: Crumb, Robert
Title: Bible of Filth [Signed Limited Edition]
Place Published: [Netherlands]
Publisher:Scratch Books
Date Published: 2017
Description:

334 + [1] pp. Illustrated throughtout in black and white by R. Crumb. *Small 8vo) 7½x5¼", black leather binding, front panel titled in gilt, all edges gilt, red ribbon bookmark sewn in. No. 43 of 55 copies, signed and numbered by Crumb on half-title page, with small full-color print by Crumb titled "The Artist and His Muse," also 43/55 signed by Crumb. As-new; a flawless copy.

Revised, expanded edition of Crumb's Bible of Filth, a compendium of some of his bawdiest stuff bound in the likeness of a Bible. The first edition was published in France in 1986. This 2017 edition was published by Dutch publisher Scratch Books. It is considerably longer than the French first edition, with additional comics spanning 1968 through 2006. In terms of selection, presentation and quality of binding, this may be the single best Crumb anthology ever released.

A limited edition of 150 softcover and 15 hardcover catalogues is available. 400 lots, fully illustrated. Fun reference, great keepsake. Softcover $30, deluxe hardcover with dust jacket and limitation plate $200. Ten of the 15 hardcovers are pre-ordered and the rest will go quickly, so reserve yours now. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com.

Consignments welcome for PBA's December 2021 Comic Book sale. Top prices for Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age, Silver Age, original art and ephemera. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com.