Eat It #One-shot (Original Printing)
Last Gasp Eco-Funnies • Eat It: A Cookbook
Writer
Dana Crumb and Shery Cohen
Interior Artist
Robert Crumb (R. Crumb)
Cover Artist
Robert Crumb (R. Crumb)
Publication Date
1972
Cover Variant
Regular (Original Oversized Underground Comix Edition)
Printing
First Printing (Indicated by the $1.95 cover price and lack of later revision hallmarks)
Comic Description
Described as 'A Cookbook by Dana Crumb and Shery Cohen.' This is a counter-culture fusion of recipe book and underground comic. It features various illustrated recipes and anecdotes, utilizing R. Crumb’s signature artistic style to depict domestic scenes and food preparation.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate edge wear and rounding at the corners. Light yellowing/tanning along the top border. Slight scuffing on the red background. Visible spine stress and potential minor creased area at the top right corner area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (CGC 8.0 or higher): $150 - $250
Recent Sales
Comparable copies in mid-grade typically sell on eBay for roughly $40 to $55. High-grade first printings vary significantly due to the fragile nature of underground book stock.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a high-grade outlier (9.0+). The current visible wear suggests a mid-grade result, and the cost of encapsulation would likely exceed the value added for this specific title.
Notable Features
Features cover and interior artwork by underground comix legend Robert Crumb. Notable for its $1.95 cover price (later printings may differ). This is a key piece of 1970s counter-culture memorabilia.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an original 1972 First Printing from Last Gasp. Authentic R. Crumb signature style on the lower right cover border. The paper stock and printing saturation are consistent with early 70s underground press quality.