Waiting for Food, Vol. 2: More Restaurant Placemat Drawings, 1994-2000

Waiting for Food #2

by Robert Crumb

Everyone knows the temptation of doodling on a restaurant tablecloth but no one performs this deed as masterfully as R. Crumb. In this second collection of often irreverent and always mesmerizing placemat drawings, Crumb depicts fellow diners, Americana, French culture, and flights of fancy, offering a glimpse into the mind of an inspired artist and savvy social critic. 120 black-and-white illustrations are featured.

Genres: Comics, Art

186 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2000

About the author

Robert Dennis Crumb (born August 30, 1943)— is an American artist, illustrator, and musician recognized for the distinctive style of his drawings and his critical, satirical, subversive view of the American mainstream.

Crumb was a founder of the underground comix movement and is regarded as its most prominent figure. Though one of the most celebrated of comic book artists, Crumb's entire career has unfolded outside the mainstream comic book publishing industry. One of his most recognized works is the "Keep on Truckin'" comic, which became a widely distributed fixture of pop culture in the 1970s. Others are the characters "Devil Girl", "Fritz the Cat", and "Mr. Natural".

He was inducted into the comic book industry's Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1991.

Reviews

[Drew Canole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another collection of great drawings by Crumb. Mostly just of people he's observing in public places, but there's also some fun creative stuff. I would say it's just for fans only since it's pretty slight.