Fornicon
Published in Switzerland by Diogenes Verlag, Fornicon is a famous avant-garde graphic humor volume created by celebrated Alsatian artist and illustrator Tomi Ungerer. Known for its provocative satire, surreal mechanical inventions, and dark social commentary, this classic collection showcases Ungerer's masterful line art and uncompromising artistic vision.
Published in Switzerland by Diogenes Verlag, Fornicon is an exceptional and highly collectible graphic art volume created by world-renowned artist, illustrator, and satirist Tomi Ungerer. First created in the late 1960s, this provocative work remains one of Ungerer's most famous adult graphic portfolios, exploring themes of mechanization, human relationships, modern absurdities, and sexual satire through intricate pen-and-ink artwork. Renowned for its sharp humor and uncompromising commentary on technocratic obsession, the collection highlights the artist's legendary draftsmanship and unique surrealist imagination.
The front cover presents a sleek, minimalist graphic layout set against a dark black background, enclosed within a bold pink rectangular inner border. At the top, elegant serif typography displays the artist credit TOMI UNGERER. The main title FORNICON is vertically stacked down the center in a stylized, elongated white sans-serif typeface, separated from the author name by a small pink accent dot. The bottom of the cover features the publisher credit DIOGENES in clean, white serif lettering. Inside, the pages contain high-contrast black-and-white full-page illustrations depicting elaborate mechanical contraptions and surreal satirical scenes. An essential centerpiece collectible for Tomi Ungerer enthusiasts, avant-garde graphic design collectors, and modern satirical art archives.
| Title | Fornicon |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tomi Ungerer / Diogenes |
| Category | Comics |
| SKU | r0l3wAc |
| Condition | Used |
| Weight | 170.0 g |
| HS Code | 4901,99 |
| Country of Origin | Switzerland |