Post #160738 by Atomobile on Sun, May 22, 2005 1:06 PM

Hello Tangaroa!
Regarding Crump's saltier stories, yes... I've been around him in a more relaxed setting when he told us the story of Maui. Considering that for many Polynesian people Tiki is a symbol of fertility, it is a fitting tribute that Crump designed a Tiki (Maui) with an erection. He said it himself how surprised he was that nobody picked up on it. In fact, it is still there today going up and down!
Rolly Crump is on of my favorite artists of all time. Up there with Mary Blair and Marc Davis. When the hell is someone going to do a big, thick book with his artwork? BTW, the book "Beatsville" has a beautiful 2 page spread of a couple crump pieces. They credit him as R. Crump which is how he signed the pieces. They probably didn't know who he is.
And speaking of the Enchanted Tiki Room, Tang, you HAVE to do an EXTENSIVE Tiki Room story for "E" Ticket Magazine! It has never been done in detail.
Your friend,
Louis