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Strapazin

Posted by Periodicals/Reference Librarian

First launched in 1984, Strapazin is a Swiss-based, German language comics magazine focused on the underground and independent scenes. The aesthetic of the work selected is often defined by expressive, gestural drawings filled with motion and energy. Notable Strapazin contributors include SVA’s own Gary Panter and David Sandlin, as well as Daniel Johnston, Le Dernier Cri and Julie Doucet.

The SVA library has 25 issues of Strapazin from June 1994 through the current issue.

Strapazin, No. 106. March 2012.
Cover by Sharmila Banerjee

Gary Panter
Strapazin, No. 76.

Gary Panter
Strapazin, No. 53. December 1998.

Daniel Johnston
Strapazin, No. 95. June 2009.

David Sandlin
Strapazin, No. 93. December 2008.

Strapazin, No. 39. June 1995.

Helge Reumann & Xavier Robel
Strapazin, No. 103. June 2011.

Le Dernier Cri
Strapazin, No. 53. December 1998.

Luca Schenardi
Strapazin, No. 53. December 1998.

Hans Scharer
Strapazin, No. 53. December 1998.

Julie Douect
Strapazin Special Issue; Bubbles, Boxes & Beyond. 2000.

Julie Doucet
Strapazin Special Issue; Bubbles, Boxes & Beyond. 2000.

Strapazin, No. 53. December 1998.
Photo by Taiyo Onorato & Nico Krebs

Patrick Savolainen
Strapazin, No. 107. June 2012.

Xiang Ya Ta
Strapazin, No. 100. September 2010.

Yuichi Yokoyama.
Strapazin, No. 109. December 2012.

Yan Cong
Strapazin, No. 100. September 2010.

Christina Gransow
Strapazin, No. 104. September 2011.

Ludmilla Bartscht
Strapazin, No. 104. September 2011.

Nine Antico
Strapazin, No. 104. September 2011.

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Magazine Covers — 1920-1929 (Part 2: Garten Schönheit)

Apr 29

Posted by Periodicals/Reference Librarian

This is a quick delve back into the 1920’s before I trundle into the 1940’s. It’s a perfect spring day in New York City, and so I feel compelled to share some of the Picture Collection’s loveliest pieces. We have all 12 months of Garten Schönheit from 1922. Each cover of this monthly magazine features a fantastic floral themed, late Art Nouveau illustration. Also, notice how from month to month, and season to season, the illustration behind the title changes, beginning with a brown root system in January, and progressing through color and leaf, flower and fruit. Enjoy.