Archivio Crepax

The Profile

The Archivio Crepax curates and publishes material related to Guido Crepax; the archive is managed by Guido Crepax's heirs and issues catalogs such as 'Crepax a 33 giri'.

Guido Crepax (1933–2003) was an Italian illustrator and comics author, creator of the character Valentina. He produced numerous record-cover designs and illustrations and had a well-documented interest in jazz. The review notes the archive is managed by his heirs and that 'Crepax a 33 giri' reproduces hundreds of his covers and includes testimonies and archival material.

A close, appreciative look at the Crepax Archive's book 'Crepax a 33 giri'. The volume reproduces 277 record covers, includes testimonials, and presents rare color reproductions such as the 'Extraordinary Paintings' section from Bianca. The reviewer highlights Crepax's affinity with jazz and his wide-ranging cover art across genres.