Portraits of Mexico's Lucha Libre wrestlers

Malcolm Venville's photos of 150 Mexico City wrestlers are on display at Equator Books in Venice (Los Angeles area) through the end of November. The photographer appeared on NPR "Day to Day" today.

I'm guessing he did not show up for the interview taping in a luchador mask, but one never knows, does one? These photos, and the characters behind them, are wonderful. These guys have names like Astro Boy, Super Pinocho 3000, Raziel, Super Porky (last picture down, my favorite), Coco Verde and Dr. Cerebro.

I love originality but kitsch is a close second..