The View from Screw: Danny Hellman’s Illustrations for Screw Magazine

Between 1988 and 2006, illustrator Danny Hellman created over a hundred provocative cover drawings for NYC’s notorious weekly sex tabloid Screw magazine. This book, the first comprehensive retrospective of Hellman’s cover art for Screw, also includes many of his comic strips and interior illustrations, which have remained unseen since their original publication, alongside rare and never-before-seen material.

Embark on a raunchy, rollicking journey across two decades of American popular culture. Hellman’s work vividly reflects the sexual, political, and pop cultural climate of the times, capturing both the zeitgeist of the period and the irreverent, edgy spirit of Screw magazine. The book also features new commentary by Hellman, revealing the creative process behind each piece.

Danny Hellman has worked as an illustrator since 1988. His award-winning illustrations have appeared in a wide variety of national and international publications, including Time, Fortune, Sports Illustrated, New York Press, Guitar World, FHM, Revolver, The Village Voice, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, and Screw magazine. Hellman’s comics work can be seen in DC Comics’ Bizarro World, Paradox Press’ Big Books