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{{Short description|Italian comic book author and publisher (1908-2001)}} |
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| name = Gian Luigi Bonelli |
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| birth_name = Giovanni Luigi Bonelli |
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| notable works = [[Sergio Bonelli Editore]]<br />''[[Tex Willer]]'' |
| notable works = [[Sergio Bonelli Editore]]<br />''[[Tex Willer]]'' |
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| relatives = [[Sergio Bonelli]] |
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| collaborators = [[Aurelio Galleppini]] |
| collaborators = [[Aurelio Galleppini]] |
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'''Giovanni Luigi Bonelli''' (22 December 1908 |
'''Giovanni Luigi Bonelli''' (22 December 1908 – 12 January 2001) was an [[Italian comics|Italian comic book]] author and publisher, best remembered as the co-creator of ''[[Tex Willer]]'' in 1948, together with artist [[Aurelio Galleppini]]. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Bonelli founded [[Sergio Bonelli Editore|Casa Audace Editrice]] |
Bonelli was born in [[Milan]]. He founded [[Sergio Bonelli Editore|Casa Audace Editrice]], later to be known as [[Sergio Bonelli Editore]], in 1940. |
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In 1948 he created ''Occhio Cupo'' and ''Tex Willer'' (both drawn by Galleppini). ''Tex Willer'' is among the most popular characters of Italian comics, with translations to numerous languages all around the world. |
In 1948 he created ''Occhio Cupo'' and ''Tex Willer'' (both drawn by Galleppini). ''Tex Willer'' is among the most popular characters of Italian comics, with translations to numerous languages all around the world. |
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He wrote several early episodes of ''[[Zagor]]'' (issues #6–10, 13–14). Bonelli remained to supervise the production of Tex until his death. His son [[Sergio Bonelli]] (1932–2011) was also a comic book writer, as well as a publisher of comics. |
He wrote several early episodes of ''[[Zagor (comics)|Zagor]]'' (issues #6–10, 13–14). Bonelli remained to supervise the production of Tex until his death in Alessandria. His son [[Sergio Bonelli]] (1932–2011) was also a comic book writer, as well as a publisher of comics. |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://www-en.sergiobonellieditore.it/tex/servizi/autori.html A short biography of G. L. Bonelli and A. Galleppini] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060604184255/http://www-en.sergiobonellieditore.it/tex/servizi/autori.html A short biography of G. L. Bonelli and A. Galleppini] |
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[[Category:2001 deaths]] |
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[[Category:Italian comics writers]] |
[[Category:Italian comics writers]] |
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[[Category:Italian publishers (people)]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:39, 24 July 2024
| Gian Luigi Bonelli | |
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 Gianluigi Bonelli in 40s | |
| Born | Giovanni Luigi Bonelli 22 December 1908 Milan, Italy |
| Died | 12 January 2001 (aged 92) Alessandria, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Area(s) | Writer, Publisher |
Notable works | Sergio Bonelli Editore Tex Willer |
| Collaborators | Aurelio Galleppini |
| Relatives | Sergio Bonelli |
Giovanni Luigi Bonelli (22 December 1908 – 12 January 2001) was an Italian comic book author and publisher, best remembered as the co-creator of Tex Willer in 1948, together with artist Aurelio Galleppini.
Career
[edit]Bonelli was born in Milan. He founded Casa Audace Editrice, later to be known as Sergio Bonelli Editore, in 1940.
In 1948 he created Occhio Cupo and Tex Willer (both drawn by Galleppini). Tex Willer is among the most popular characters of Italian comics, with translations to numerous languages all around the world.
He wrote several early episodes of Zagor (issues #6–10, 13–14). Bonelli remained to supervise the production of Tex until his death in Alessandria. His son Sergio Bonelli (1932–2011) was also a comic book writer, as well as a publisher of comics.
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