Customized Retro R. Crumb T-Shirts

We get a number of inquires here at Keep On Truckin' Apparel regarding customization of our t-shirts. In almost all cases we are able to accommodate your special requests.

For example if you would like to have one of our cool Robert Crumb images printed on the back of your t-shirt rather then the front, we can do that. Need a size not offered on the website? We can get sizes up to Men's 5X, we can also do Tall sizes. Need a Keep On Truckin' tee for a child to match Dad's shirt, we can do Youth and Toddler sizes as well. Looking for a color of t-shirt not offered on the site, let us know, and we can probably make it happen.

So don't be shy, got a special request? Just e-mail denise@kotapparel.com now!

Sale T-Shirt Design this Week: R. Crumb's "Tree Hugger"

This week enjoy a 20% discount on the original "tree hugger" design from The Mendocino Grapevine. The Grapevine was published from 1973 to 1986 in Willits, CA-- Mendocino County. In the early 70's the underground comics creator, Robert Crumb, was commissioned to do several covers for the newspaper. One of the most memorable was the February, 1973 cover,on which The Wheels of Progress Development Corp., Inc. are held back by a sole woman, later referred to as the "tree hugger". The caption reads "Woodman, Spare that Tree!!"

There is some speculation that this is where the term "tree hugger" was coined. It would be interesting to know if this is the case.

This classic image is available on both conventional and 100% Organic Cotton T-Shirts in both Men's and Women's, short and long sleeve styles. Available exclusively through Keep On Truckin' Apparel.

This weeks ON SALE shirt, R. Crumb's "Fritz the Cat" in black & white

We got an order today at Keep On Truckin Apparel from the Wardrobe Department at Fox networks new TV show "Raising Hope" for this Fritz the Cat classic in black and white. So in honor of Fritz's upcoming appearance enjoy 20% savings this week!

Other R. Crumb t-shirts which have already appeared on this hit series include the best seller--Keep on Truckin' as well as that madcap mystic, Mr. Natural.

Raising Hope airs on Tuesday nights at 9:00, right after Glee. Let us know if you spot Fritz!

Keep On Truckin' Featured Sale T Shirt this Week -- R. Crumb's Fritz the Cat

Fritz the Cat, Makes His Move



Fritz , the creation of Robert Crumb, first appeared on the comix scene in 1965. This image was pulled from an underground comic book cover done in 1969.

Fritz later went on to become a silver screen star in the 1972 animated film "Fritz the Cat". Due to artist differences, R. Crumb was not happy with the film-- and in 1972 Fritz was killed at the hands of a scorned female. Though tragic, his passing in this manner, was not a surprise to anyone who knew him well. There may be a lesson in there somewhere for all of us--but let's not worry about that.

Enjoy 20% off, this week --just Clink "On Sale" at Keep On Truckin' Apparel

R. Crumb T Shirts

Launched by a small group of fans KOT Apparel secured licensing in 2009, and works in collaboration with Robert Crumb's team. Keep On Truckin' Apparel is currently featuring over 100 designs on the website and plans to continue to build the collection over time.

Featured are many Crumb fan favorites like Mr. Snoid, Mr. Natural, Fritz the Cat as well as covers from some of underground comix most memorable issues of Zap, Artistic Comics, Head, Motor City, Hytone, XYZ, San Francisco, Snarf, and Despair as well as publications like The East Village Other and the Mendocino Grapevine.

T-Shirts are available in conventional and organic cotton. And the customer is a part of the design process with the ability to choose from a large selection of themes and colors.

So what are you waiting for---get your Art On!