Introduction: Inside gonzo porn

This special issue aims at expanding the debate around gonzo, and more specifically it intends to contribute to the development of a more articulated comprehension of this kind of pornography. This project is grounded in the understanding of gonzo as a complex semiotic, cultural and social object, which needs to be approached through various, interrelated theoretical perspectives (media studies, film theory, cultural sociology, gender studies, legal theory). According to such a premise, the articles included in the special issue focus on some of the many aspects of contemporary gonzo, with specific attention to its textual features, historical and industrial background, discursive constructions, gender and genre conventions, and legal implications.