Biography

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 film noir helped to create a new genre of psychedelic imagery.

Known For

Tales of the Rat Fink

The Outlaw (voice)

Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin'

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Tim Leary: The Art of Dying

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The Story of Rock 'n' Roll Comics

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Impact Video Magazine

New Brow: Contemporary Underground Art

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The Treasures of Long Gone John

American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art

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