The Pulp Cover Prints by Tony Fleecs Comments on Pop Culture
Meghan Young — April 3, 2012 — Life-Stages
References: tonyfleecs.deviantart & neatorama
Comic books and teen lit have become hugely popular and commercialized in the last few years; the series titled Pulp Cover Prints by Tony Fleecs combines these two pop culture phenomenons for cover art that is truly irresistible. A parody of classic young adult books like 'Sweet Valley High,' this is as much a foray into fun and humor as it is a comment on current society obsessions and teen issues.
For instance, the Rogue and Gambit edition in the series Pulp Cover Prints by Tony Fleecs brings to light a girl's sexual dilemma while the Batgirl cover shows a woman who is all grownup and ready for some independence. While most of these covers deal in women's sexuality and cattiness, they simply depict the main draw of this literature genre.
For instance, the Rogue and Gambit edition in the series Pulp Cover Prints by Tony Fleecs brings to light a girl's sexual dilemma while the Batgirl cover shows a woman who is all grownup and ready for some independence. While most of these covers deal in women's sexuality and cattiness, they simply depict the main draw of this literature genre.
Trend Themes
1. Superhero Teen Lit Parodies - Trending demand for parodies of classic young adult literature brings an opportunity for artists to create humorous spin-offs of popular books and franchises.
2. Pulp Cover Prints - Trend towards using vintage pulp fiction styles in modern cover art creates an opportunity for artists to refresh classic book covers in a creative and eye-catching way.
3. Commentary on Society Obsessions and Teen Issues - Growing interest in social commentary within pop culture literature creates a need for writers and artists who can craft clever and engaging satire with a meaningful message.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - The publishing industry can leverage the trend towards parody to create new opportunities for authors and illustrators, alternative versions of popular stories or comic book franchises.
2. Art and Design - The growing interest in unique and eye-catching book cover art is an opportunity for artists and designers to get creative with unique styles like classic pulp fiction covers.
3. Entertainment Media - Television, movies, and streaming companies can take advantage of commentary on society obsessions to create new content to engage target audiences.
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