Founded by Salvato Cappelli, Giuseppe Trevisani, and Pasquale Prunas, it began as a high-quality cultural and cinema-focused weekly.
After being acquired by publisher Saro Balsamo, it was relaunched as a magazine covering politics, news, and "costume" (social trends). During this period, under editorial director Francesco Cardella, it began incorporating erotic photography. Le Ore – Nr. 819 (1983)
The magazine’s dominance was largely driven by photoshoots featuring mainstream celebrities and the rise of Italian adult film stars like Ilona Staller (Cicciolina) and Moana Pozzi . The magazine’s dominance was largely driven by photoshoots
The following essay examines the history and cultural significance of the Italian magazine Le Ore , with a particular focus on its status during the year 1983, represented by issue No. 819. The Evolution of Le Ore (1953–1983) The Evolution of Le Ore (1953–1983) Le Ore
Le Ore was known for its inclusion of erotic comic series, frequently featuring artwork by Aldo Rapetti and Otello Perandin.
While Le Ore eventually folded in the mid-1990s, vintage issues like No. 819 remain sought-after items for collectors of Italian vintage ephemera and social history, serving as artifacts of a specific era in Italian media and sexual liberation.
By the time Issue No. 819 was released in 1983, Le Ore was the most famous adult magazine in Italy, enjoying massive commercial success. The 1983 era of the magazine was defined by several key elements: