Guccione

Guccione was the surname of several notable people, most prominently:

• Bob Guccione (1930-2010): An American magazine publisher, best known as the founder and publisher of Penthouse magazine. He also founded other publications, including Omni and Viva. Guccione was a controversial figure due to the explicit nature of Penthouse, which distinguished itself from its main competitor, Playboy, by showcasing more graphic depictions of nudity. He was also involved in film production, directing and producing the historical drama Caligula.

• Kathy Keeton Guccione (1939-1997): A British-American magazine publisher and businesswoman. She was the long-time partner and later wife of Bob Guccione. Keeton played a significant role in the development and management of Guccione's publishing empire, particularly with Omni magazine, which focused on science and science fiction. She also served as president and publisher of Omni International Ltd.

The name Guccione is of Italian origin.