Prohibited Book

Prohibited Books #2

by Luis Royo (Artist)

Fantasy art from Luis Royo, one of the most popular artists from the Heavy Metal magazine. Prohibited, one of his hardest to find books, loaded with full page illustrations.

Genres: Art, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Erotica, Ebooks

80 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2001

About the author

Luis Royo (born 1954) is a Spanish artist, best known for his fantasy illustrations published in numerous art books, magazines, and various other media including book and music CD covers, video games and Tarot cards.

Beginning his career as a furniture designer, he was attracted to the comics industry in the late 1970s, and nine years later turned to art as a full time career. Within a few years, he was publishing art in many magazines as well as providing cover illustrations for a number of publishers.

Reviews

[Raven · Rating 4 out of 5]

After looking through this book I can understand why some images were banned in certain places. This series is probably some of the most risque work Royo has done or at least that I've come across. It's till beautiful art but I'd recommend it only for the die hard fans and then even if you are a die hard have an open mind. If you're not a die hard fan but are interested in Luis Royo and want to check out his books I recommend perhaps starting with one of his earlier series because this one could possibly turn you off.
In saying that I still loved it myself and want to get the whole series now.

[Rick Ray · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first volume of Luis Royo's Prohibited Books series featured risqué artwork arranged by thematic sections and poetic prose, but that pretext is pretty much dropped here. The second book in the collection is a sketchbook and art gallery of many pieces that all share a connected theme of brutal and even grotesque looking humanoid figures getting intimate with attractive women. A true "Beauty and the Beast" situation throughout, and his artwork is stunning. Some of the pieces look more sketched out and unfinished, but when the more painted work is demonstrated, Royo's talents are shown in full glory.

[Antonio Meridda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Secondo capitolo della trilogia "Prohibited" del maestro Royo. Intrigante come sempre.

[Chrissie Bentley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Volumes one and three really didn't move me, but volume two contains some of Royo's most powerful (if aptly titled) art. Fifteen paintings from the Blue Prince are especially magnificent, but there is something to admire on every page.

[Salem · Rating 3 out of 5]

The artwork is phenomenal, yet I get the feeling this artist has more difficulty approaching women thane would like to admit.

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

The "beauty & the beast" theme has long been a recurring theme in Royo's art; this book takes it a step further. Some sequential art as well as stand-alone pieces.

[DRP · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful