Laura Pérez Vernetti's graphic novel on Vladimir Mayakovsky
A new graphic novel by Spanish illustrator Laura Pérez Vernetti explores the life and work of Russian poet Vladimir Mayakovsky. The book, titled "Il caso Majakovskij," bridges Barcelona's modernist traditions with Moscow's Futurist and post-Futurist scenes. It opens with Mayakovsky's biography: son of a forest guard, largely self-taught, deeply influenced by Cervantes' Don Quixote. A revolutionary propagandist, he founded an advertising agency with Aleksandr Rodchenko in 1923, co-created the LEF magazine and artistic group, and worked across poetry, graphics, theater, and politics. He committed suicide in 1930 at age 37. Vernetti uses a stark palette of black, white, and red, adapting her style to each subject—here a sharp, nervous line echoing Mayakovsky's own aesthetic. The second part visualizes several of his poems. Published by Coconino Press-Fandango in 2016, the 56-page volume sells for €15.
Key facts
- Laura Pérez Vernetti created a graphic novel about Vladimir Mayakovsky.
- The book is titled 'Il caso Majakovskij'.
- It was published in 2016 by Coconino Press-Fandango.
- The book has 56 pages and costs €15.
- Mayakovsky was a Russian poet, propagandist, and artist.
- He founded an advertising agency with Aleksandr Rodchenko in 1923.
- He co-founded the LEF magazine and artistic group.
- Mayakovsky committed suicide in 1930 at age 37.
- Vernetti uses a black, white, and red color palette.
- The second part of the book visualizes Mayakovsky's poems.
Entities
Artists
- Vladimir Majakovskij
- Laura Pérez Vernetti
- Aleksandr Rodcenko
- Ferruccio Giromini
Institutions
- Coconino Press-Fandango
- Artribune
- LEF
Locations
- Barcellona
- Mosca
- Roma
- Genova
- Spagna
- Russia