Subtitle of Concrete Inspection by Crispin Hellion Glover: “A Manual of Information And Instructions For Inspectors With Standard And Typical Specifications.” Actually it’s a collage telling the story about the narrator’s mother (among other things). Even though it’s a black hardcover with copper engraving (I think maybe engraving is the right word), it feels very zine-ish ’cause of its cut-and-paste approach. Funny that the story would be about the narrator’s mother (and we realize you should never assume the narrator is the author), since when we call the publisher (Volcanic Eruptions) to place reorders, we’re pretty sure that we talk to Crisin’s mom. We’re not 100% sure on this one, but well, pretty sure. Maybe. Anyway, we have some of his other books too, here.
It is his mother, I asked what her name was once and she said betty. One of the many names his mother has. Plus she always refers to him when you ask tough questions like, Q: When will Crispin come here? Woman: Oh, Crispin is in New York right now, but I’ll have to ask him when he comes back. I think she even answers from their home because she once said to me, I sometimes don’t answer the phone, but if you leave a message I’ll pick up.
– When will Crispin come here?
– Oh, Crispin is in New York right now, but I’ll have to ask him when he comes back. <:s