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Ivan Brunetti

True Porn

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"True Porn" by Ivan Brunetti is a collection of comic strips that explores the complexities and contradictions of human desire and sexuality. The book, first published in 2009, features Brunetti's signature black-and-white illustrations and biting humor to delve into the darker recesses of the human psyche. The title "True Porn" is a play on words, alluding to both the explicit nature of the content and the idea of revealing a deeper truth about human nature. Brunetti's comic strips are not pornographic in the traditional sense, but they do depict sexual situations and fantasies in a raw and unfiltered way. The author uses these depictions to examine the ways in which society conditions and constrains our desires, and how we often seek to escape these constraints through fantasy. Brunetti's illustrations are both crude and sophisticated, using simple lines and shapes to create complex and nuanced images. His use of black-and-white adds a sense of starkness and rawness to the work, emphasizing the raw emotions and desires that are at the heart of the book. Despite the explicit content, "True Porn" is not a gratuitous work. Brunetti uses sexuality as a lens through which to explore deeper themes of identity, desire, and the human condition. The book is a thought-provoking and often challenging read, but it is also deeply human and relatable. Overall, "True Porn" is a powerful and provocative work that challenges readers to confront their own desires and the ways in which society shapes and defines them. It is a work that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, and one that is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers...

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