Los Angeles Humanoids Publishing enthusiastically
announces a new graphic album from TechnoPriests creator, Fred Beltran, due
this July. Metal Hurlant Proudly Presents: Pin-Up Girls From Around The
World is a collection of pin-up artwork from one of the mediums most unique
and talented creators. Presented in the high quality albums that Humanoids
is known for, Pin-Up Girls From Around The World is being released to
coincide with Beltran's current Megalex serial and pin-up work in Metal
Hurlant.
Pin-Up Girls From Around The World is a tongue-and-cheek presentation, meant
to showcase Beltran's art within the context of pop culture. Pages display
influences from many different areas including pin-up magazines from the
50's, television, movies, music, and comic books.
"It's a very layered book", says Ian Sattler, Marketing Manager for
Humanoids who is also credited as writer and co-creative director on the
book. "First and foremost, people are going to notice Beltran's art. There
is nothing else like it in the world, and it's going to win over a lot of
new fans. Past that, it was important that Pin-Up Girls From Around The
World was different than other art books out there. There is something to
notice on every page, whether it be something Beltran hid in the art, where
captions are taken from, or what an image is parodying. I know that people
won't catch everything right away. There is no filler in this book; it's
full of detail. And the girls don't seem to be wearing much clothing, so
that's always a plus."
Fred Beltran is an international superstar artist, his work in Europe sells
hundreds of thousands of copies. In the past he has let his art speak for
itself. Pin Up Girls From Around The World will feature an exclusive
interview with Beltran, in which he will discuss the process behind his
creations and several other exciting topics.
His bio for this album reads as follows: "Fred Beltran is not an easy man
to find. The multi-millionaire playboy has a history of never staying in
one place for too long, as can be witnessed by his recent two-year hot air
balloon trip around the world. Beltran has had many careers over his
lifetime: race car driver, the 5th best selling musician of all time, shark
hunter, mercenary, president of a lucrative winery, head of the "Beltran 4
Kids" charity, male model, and Olympic water polo champion are just a few of
the astonishing accomplishments Beltran has to his name. But now, at long
last, he has returned to his true passion: Pin-Up Girls. Metal Hurlant
Presents: Pin-Up Girls From Around The World is a collection of Beltran's
work that was inspired from the many different locals he visited during his
globe-spanning balloon trip. Hot on the heels of Beltran's other acclaimed
work for Humanoids Publishing, Megalex and The TechnoPriests, this
collection is everything the fans have hoped for and much, much more. Here
now is a rare look into the mind of the world's most famous and adored
international playboy of art and excitement."
Metal Hurlant Proudly Presents: Pin-Up Girls From Around The World, a
64-page hardcover album retailing for $15.95, goes on sale in July. For
more information, go to www.humanoids-publishing.com.