Read a story by Richard Deming in the August, 1952 issue of Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine. The story is “For Value Received” and it’s an excellent revenge story. I wanted to learn something about the author and came across this article in the Dunkirk-Fredonia Evening Observer, July 9th, 1960. If you have any recommendations of… Continue reading Richard Deming – Detective/Mystery author
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Mystery pulpster – guess who
Maybe you’ve already seen him, almost certainly read his stories, and perhaps even watched a movie adaptation of his novel. Guess which famous pulp author/collector you’re seeing (age nearly 20 years) in this photo. Official answer next week, your guesses in the comments. Bonus points for identifying all the pulp titles on the shelves. Arthur… Continue reading Mystery pulpster – guess who
Joe Gores – Author, Detective
On the occasion of his 87th birthday comes this article about the author Joe Gores originally published in the San Rafael Independent on Sep 27, 1975. I enjoyed all of his books that i’ve read so far, the best might be Hammett but the most fun was 32 Cadillacs. Joe Gores: A writer with a lively past… Continue reading Joe Gores – Author, Detective
MVPs – Most Valuable Pulp issues
Prompted by a recent commenton Facebook, I set out to list the most valuable pulp issues based on realized prices. Highest prices for fine condition, lower for lower grade issues. Did i miss something out? Probably. Let me know – leave a comment. Magazine Comments Cover Price realized (USD) All-Story Tarzan issue 59750 41825 37500… Continue reading MVPs – Most Valuable Pulp issues
The Klondike gold rush @ the Fairbanks Community Museum
Recently made a weekend trip to Alaska, a great and beautiful state. Among other highlights of the trip was a visit to Fairbanks, where I managed to spend a little time at the Fairbanks Community Museum. The museum has many artifacts from the Klondike Gold Rush, an event featured in the pulps from time to… Continue reading The Klondike gold rush @ the Fairbanks Community Museum
Link Roundup Nov 2018
A few interesting links, not pulp related but close. The Secret History of Dracula Bram Stoker did not intend for Dracula to serve as fiction, but as a warning of a very real evil, a childhood nightmare all too real. Worried of the impact of presenting such a story as true, his editor, Otto Kyllman,… Continue reading Link Roundup Nov 2018
Western author Norman A. Fox’s website, maintained by his family
Western author Norman A. Fox (c. 1930s) I recently found an excellent website on the western author Norman A. Fox, a founder of the Western Writers of America. It has a biography and photos of the author, a bibliography of his stories and movies, and even has a video of a presentation on him made… Continue reading Western author Norman A. Fox’s website, maintained by his family
Crazy Cows and Horrified Horses – The western art of George Harrison Wert
I like pulp covers, but i have to confess that most of the people portrayed on the covers had a total lack of expression comparable to the Great Stoneface, Buster Keaton himself. They could be dealing with a rogue elephant, a runaway stagecoach or a snarling man eating beast, and they would serenely confront them,… Continue reading Crazy Cows and Horrified Horses – The western art of George Harrison Wert
Pulp Phenomenon – Harold Hersey
[Had my curiosity aroused by a few recent posts on Facebook about some rare Hersey pulps, so decided to do an article on him. All pictures are from the FictionMags Index. The only Hersey pulp i have is a coverless copy of Spy Stories, v1 n1 that i picked up at a recent convention.] Harold… Continue reading Pulp Phenomenon – Harold Hersey
Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair 2018 – trip report
Visited the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair this weekend. Dave Smith of Fantasy Illustrated sent me a pass for it, and having been there last year, I went again this year. Enjoyed it thoroughly, and for those who weren’t there, a few photos. Dave Smith (Fantasy Illustrated) had his usual wall of high grade pulps Dave Smith… Continue reading Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair 2018 – trip report