Zonzo is the second volume of cornellas comics work, after mox nox. I like it a lot, actually, and ever since catching a sample image or two, id been enthusiastically awaiting the press kit for his upcoming solo show this thursday at spoke art. I ran into joan cornellas art by a random recommendation. Zonzo another round of joan cornellas dark humour comic. Zonzo continues the tradition with 50 allnew strips of smiling psychopaths human and.
That cornellas visually inviting artwork is in the service of his graphic sense of. Home museums artists articles show guide art fairs galleries auctions. Hell be at the show with copies office new book, sot. See more ideas about comics, illustration and cartoon. Its a compilation of spanish artist joan cornellas wordless. Whilst the dark humour is an essential factor, it is cornellas art which carries the collection. Zonzo another round of joan cornellas dark humour comic strips. Zonzo spanish cartoonist joan cornell s first book, the viciously funny mox nox, has struck such a nerve on social media that his facebook page has garnered over one million fan followers, threequarters of a million instagram followers, and a quartermillion twitter followers. Spanish cartoonist joan cornellas first book, the viciously funny mox nox, has struck such a nerve on social media that his facebook page has garnered over one million fan followers, threequarters of a million instagram followers, and a quartermillion twitter followers. His are the comics where a man shoots himself in the head so that his blood spatter forms a cool mohawk. Wordless, it strives on every page to offend and make you laugh in spite of yourself. Spanish cartoonist joan cornellas first book, the viciously funny mox nox, has struck such a nerve on social media that his facebook page has. In 2015, joan cornella had his debut us solo show at spoke art gallery in san francisco, ca.
Fine art print giclee print 19,5 x 27,3 50 x 70 cm limited edition of 100 signed and numbered hahnemuhle william turner 190 gsm printed with. Later i bought his first book, mox nox, which i loved. When one finally gets the proper idea of it, shivers spread along ones spinal cord. Mox nox is the first collection of joan cornellas comic strips, the book contains 48 singlepage strips created between 201220. Dark and absurd, theres a stark contrast between the bright neon colors and the bloody violence, a page and six panels to every story joke he tells. Zonzo is the second collection of joan cornellas comic strips, the book contains 48 singlepage strips created between 202015. This badtaste tradition has returned to the comicbook mainstream somewhat. Zonzo joan cornella comic book hc by joan cornella order. Each single page strip is a wordless, fullcolor, handpainted marvel of the comic strip form. His paintings and comic strips depict the darker side of human motivation and behaviour in the most hilarious way. Joan cornellas book, zonzo, is the second collection of cartoons by the uncompromising spanish artist and illustrator.
Spanish cartoonist joan cornellas first book the viciously funny mox nox has. The bright colour palate, simple characters that look like theyve fallen out of children books, the surrealist slant that occupies most of the strips and the sheer. His work offers a cutting commentary on social mores, taboos and political correctness. Zonzo is the second collection of joan cornellas comic strips, the book contains 48 pages strips created between 202015. The hilariously twisted and totally fckedup comics of. Zonzo by joan cornella english hardcover book free shipping.
While the art in this book is great and colorful which i love, the actual stories. In 20, a third book of his, mox nox, was published via bang ediciones and in 2015 he self published his fourth book, zonzo. For the best experience please update your browser. Zonzo by joan cornella, 9781606999851, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. O oo oo oo oo oo o even if joans plots can be hard to follow, his world is totally absorbing. But it seems that previous cornella exhibits have drawn an average of 15,000 visitors and a four hour wait. Joan cornellas ferocious publication zonzo is republished in. Joan cornellas comic zonzo is a disgusting masterpiece vulture. His are the comics where a man shoots himself in the head so. While the art in this book is great and colorful which i love, the actual stories and themes found in this book are just a disgusting show of hate disguised as offensive comedy trying to push the envelope a little too hard.
Spanish cartoonist joan cornellas first book, the viciously funny mox nox. This is his second collection, you can check out his first collection, mox nox, here. Its a wonderful reminder that comics art can still be uniquely and creatively obscene. Discover book depositorys huge selection of joan cornella books online. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Discover all products by joan cornella on his online store. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He published the fourth book of his work, entitled zonzo, in 2015, the same year as his debut exhibition at the spoke art gallery in san francisco, california. Artworks auctions galleries fairs magazine artists shows museums.
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