Collection: Carlo Jacono

Carlo Jacono – The Master of Illustrated Mystery

The elegance of mystery and the power of image

Carlo Jacono (1929 – 2000) was one of the greatest Italian illustrators of the twentieth century, universally recognized as the graphic face of crime and mystery .
For over forty years he has given shape and color to the covers that have marked the history of Italian publishing, illustrating novels for Mondadori, Garzanti, Longanesi, De Agostini and many other prestigious publishing houses.

His name is inextricably linked to the legendary “Il Giallo Mondadori” series, for which he created hundreds of covers with a realistic and theatrical style, characterised by an extraordinary ability to evoke tension, charm and drama in a single image.
With bold brushstrokes, vibrant colors and a clever use of light, Jacono managed to transform genre fiction into visual art , anticipating with cinematic sensitivity the noir and pulp atmospheres that would later become iconic.

The Collection – A Tribute to the Art of Carlo Jacono

Our exclusive collection celebrates the work of Carlo Jacono through a selection of original illustrations , authentic testimony to his talent and artistic legacy.
These are unique pieces , handcrafted by the artist, originating from his professional career and the publishing world he helped define.

Includes:

• Original illustrations signed by Carlo Jacono , authentic works of art created for the world of Italian publishing in the second half of the twentieth century.
• Historical works used as editorial covers , rare examples of the visual and narrative impact that Jacono knew how to give to his images, capable of immediately capturing the reader's imagination.
• Unique works for collectors and enthusiasts , an expression of a refined figurative language and an extraordinary ability to convey emotions and mysteries through painting.

Each illustration retains the atmosphere of its time intact: the intense figures, the oblique lights, the saturated colors and the perfect visual construction tell the evolution of an artist who was able to combine art, design and popular narrative with rare sensitivity.

Why collect Carlo Jacono

• A pioneer of Italian illustration: Jacono is one of the most influential figures of post-war illustrated realism, a symbol of the encounter between art and popular culture.
• Artistic and historical value: his works represent a unique period in Italian publishing and are today sought after by collectors around the world.
• Authenticity guaranteed: every illustration in our collection is original and unique, an integral part of the legacy of one of the great masters of editorial design.