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Interviú's History Chronicled in 'Los desnudos y los muertos'

publication · 2026-09-03

Jerónimo Andreu's 'Los desnudos y los muertos' reflects on the Spanish publication Interviú, which was launched by Antonio Asensio under Editorial Península in 1976 and marked its fiftieth anniversary. The magazine, which featured a blend of politics, human interest stories, reports, and erotica, ceased operations in January 2018. Asensio, who passed away in 2001, had encouraged staff who were not engaged with these themes to depart. Renowned for its sensationalist approach and investigative reporting, Interviú faced multiple legal challenges. The editorial team, described as a mix of 'pornographers and revolutionaries', included figures like César Lucas, Margarita Landi, and María Antonia Laparte. The book also discusses significant incidents such as the Alcàsser case and the Puerto Urraco murders, highlighting the magazine's decline due to technological advancements and evolving consumer habits.

Key facts

  • Jerónimo Andreu wrote 'Los desnudos y los muertos', a chronicle of Interviú, published by Editorial Península.
  • Interviú was founded by Antonio Asensio in 1976 as part of Grupo Zeta.
  • The magazine combined politics, reports, human stories, and erotica weekly.
  • Antonio Asensio stated the magazine's content was equally divided among these elements.
  • Interviú closed in January 2018.
  • The magazine faced numerous lawsuits due to its investigative reporting.
  • The book is published fifty years after Interviú's first appearance.
  • The farewell editorial was signed by Antonio Asensio Mosbah.

Entities

Artists

  • Jerónimo Andreu
  • Antonio Asensio
  • José Ilario
  • Jerónimo Terres
  • María Antonia Laparte
  • Margarita Landi
  • César Lucas
  • Julián Lago
  • Luis Cantero
  • Eliseo Bayo
  • Xavier Vinader
  • José Luis Morales
  • Ricardo Parrota
  • Marisol
  • Lola Flores
  • Sabrina Salerno
  • Samantha Fox
  • Marta Sánchez
  • Marta Chávarri
  • Bibiana Fernández
  • Mar Flores
  • Jesús Vázquez
  • Antonio Asensio Mosbah

Institutions

  • Grupo Zeta
  • Editorial Península

Locations

  • Spain
  • Puerto Urraco
  • Alcàsser

Sources