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Le Dernier Cri - Legendary Publishers of the International Underground
Le Dernier Cri Legendary Publishers of the International Underground Author:Kristine McKenna A small but inspiration-packed catalog from the first United States exhibition of Le Dernier Cri, a French independent publisher that rose from the ashes of the underground zine movement in 1980s Paris. With an international roster of artists, Le Dernier Cri features prints, paintings, drawings, and animated films straight out of the tradition ... more »of satirical artwork that stretches from Daumier s political cartoons in the 19th century to R. Crumb and beyond. The artists styles vary, but the in-your-face, damn-the-conventional-full-speed-ahead attitude is unmistakable. Operating out of an abandoned maternity hospital in Marseilles, Le Dernier Cri has created a space for experimentation in graphics, film, and publishing. This slim, full-color catalog provides an intriguing taste of their graphic universe.« less