Ni arte ni parte

Published in Spain by Editorial Lumen, Ni arte ni parte is an exceptional and highly collectible graphic humor anthology celebrating the timeless cartoon work of master illustrator Quino (Joaquín Salvador Lavado). Renowned worldwide as the creator of Mafalda, Quino was equally celebrated for his standalone humor collections that explore human absurdity, art, culture, and modern life with profound intelligence and irony.

The front cover features a rich deep green background displaying Quino's stylized signature at the top right, alongside the title NI ARTE NI PARTE rendered in bold cream-colored serif letters. To the left, a depressed-looking man rests his head in his hand, while beside him a can labeled MOZART (Cuarteto No. 16 en Mi Bemol K 428) spills forth a stream of musical notes that curl up toward the top margin. The publisher imprint Editorial Lumen appears at the bottom right. Inside, the pages present a rich archive of Quino's celebrated visual satire. An essential centerpiece collectible for Quino enthusiasts, Spanish graphic humor collectors, and international comic archivists.