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Sunday, 10 February 2013

Groening before the big-time

A rare article on Matt Groening from Saturday Review, Mar/Apr 1985

Saturday Review, Mar/Apr 1985

Futzie Nutzle and Kliban : Modern Loafer

Here are some images from Futzie Nutzle's 1981 collection "Modern Loafer". Kliban kindly provided a foreword.

The cartoon clear gives an indication of his influences. I know Kliban admired Steinberg too.

Futzie Nutzle, Modern Loafer (1981)

What is a Futzie Nutzle?

Futzie Nutzle is the pen-name of a cartoonist active in the 1970s. His work appeared regularly in Rolling Stone through-out this time.

I don't know much about the artist but here are some examples. He has a very distinctive style. There a couple of collections, but I've only seen the first (Modern Loafer). I'll cover this in another post.

Futzie Nutzle

Kliban - Evergreen Review 63 - Feb 1969

For me, this period marks the "golden age" of Evergreen. Great covers and layout. Illuminating articles. Good cartoons and interesting ads.

I think I know what she's thinking...