Robert Williams

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Robert Williams

Born March 2, 1943 (age 83)

Robert L. Williams, often styled Robt. Williams (born March 2, 1943), is an American painter, cartoonist, and founder of Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine. Williams was one of the group of artists who produced Zap Comix, along with other underground cartoonists, such as Robert Crumb, Rick Griffin, S. Clay Wilson, and Gilbert Shelton. His mix of California car culture, cinematic apocalypticism, and f…

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Tales of the Rat FinkTales of the Rat Fink · 2006
Tales of the Rat Fink
5.92006
MovieDocumentary
This is an interesting look at the Life and Times of car customizer/cartoonist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Through the use of many graphically enhanced photographs and "talking" cars, it is a loving look at the car culture in Southern California from the Early 50's to Ed's Passing in 2001.
Impact Video MagazineImpact Video Magazine · 1989
Impact Video Magazine
4.01989
MovieAnimationMusic
Counter-culture video magazine created by Stuart Shapiro, featuring Bill Hicks, Robert Williams, Public Enemy, Butthole Surfers, Survival Research Labs, and much more! Hosted by Alex Winter!
Carny TalkCarny Talk · 1995
Carny Talk
1995
MovieDocumentary
Robert Williams, The King of Lowbrow Art tells us about the hidden history of 1950's America: Sideshow Freaks, Benzedrine, Hot Rods and Motorcycles, Lesbians, Mortuary Parties, Scuzzy Women, Clyde Rollins and The Barrel of Death, Hospital Still Borns, The Great Fecal Matter, and much, much more!
The Treasures of Long Gone JohnThe Treasures of Long Gone John · 2006
The Treasures of Long Gone John
7.02006
MovieDocumentary
The Treasures of Long Gone John is a feature length documentary profiling eccentric art collector and independent record producer Long Gone John. He initially found success through the establishment of the retro-rock & punk record label Sympathy For The Record Industry and launched the careers of The White Stripes, Hole and Rocket From the Crypt. The film also profiles the work and reveals the private world of four high profile artists from John's immense collection of Pop and Surrealist art: Todd Schorr, Mark Ryden, Camille Rose Garcia and Robert Williams.

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