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Sex and Horror: The Art of Roberto Molino

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Sex and Horror: The Art of Roberto Molino by Nicola D'Agostino explores the captivating and provocative artwork of acclaimed Italian illustrator Roberto Molino. The book delves into Molino's unique style, renowned for blending sensual and macabre themes reflective of 1960s and 70s erotic pulp novels and horror comics. It's a visual feast that celebrates the dynamic intersection of sexuality and the grotesque in popular culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the bold and vivid artwork of Roberto Molino, known for capturing the dynamic blend of sensuality and horror in art. This engaging resource explores the unique style and cultural impact of Molino's work, offering insights for fans of graphic art, vintage comics, and Italian popular culture.

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This is the fifth title in our bestselling series Sex and Horror, which celebrates the publishing phenomenon known as 'fumetti sexy' - Italian adult comics with a unique take on such genres as horror, crime, fantasy, history, and fairy tales.

Wilder and weirder than you can imagine, they were some of the most outrageous and shocking comics ever produced. The comics were hugely successful due in part to their uninhibited mix of twisted humour, gory violence, and up-front eroticism; however, what makes them so sought-after today is their technicolour cover illustrations rendered by classically trained painters.

One of the most notorious of the cover artists was Roberto Molino, whose artworks often parodied the popular TV shows and films of the day, including Kojak (Kondor), The Bionic Woman (Bionika), and Rambo (Raimbo).

This book brings together some of the sexiest and most provocative examples of his work, which is highly coveted by collectors today.

Praise for the Sex and Horror series:

'Highly collectable and long overdue.' - Coffin Cuties

'There are more vampires, ghouls, devils, freaks, monsters and maniacs in Sex and Horror than you could shake a zombie's severed arm at.' - The Erotic Review

'Wilder and weirder than you can imagine.' - The Horror Society

'Fans of the Warren horror magazines of the 1970s are in for a treat.' - Ultra Swank

'Romeo and Ghouliet got nothin' on this!' - Fiesta

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Sex and Horror: The Art of Roberto Molino is praised for being highly collectable and offering a rich visual feast populated with vampires, ghouls, and more. It captures a wild, imaginative world that pleases fans of 1970s horror magazines with its unique artistic flair. The book is described as wilder and weirder than one might anticipate, providing a thrilling experience for lovers of both horror and erotic art.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912740185

Publisher: Korero Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Korero Press

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • By Roberto Molino

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Roberto Molino was born in Milan into a family of artists in 1941; his nephew, Walter Molino, was one of the most celebrated Italian commercial illustrators of the 20th century. Roberto began his working life as an advertising illustrator and thereafter a storyboarder for TV adverts. In the 1970s and '80s, he produced more than 100 covers for the comic publisher Edifumetto, for characters and series such as Zora la Vampira, La professionista, Attualit nera/gialla and Malavita internazionale. He died in 2004.

Nicola D'Agostino is an Italian freelance writer, translator, musician, designer and consultant with many years of experience in the comics and music publishing industries. In addition to writing about technology and culture for publishing houses including Mondadori and Gruppo Sole24Ore, he has translated, among others, comics and graphic novels by Alan Moore, Grant Morrison and Warren Ellis.

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