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Les Savage Jr. – Western author

Recently found this biography of one of my favorite western authors. The biography is by Jon Tuska, and has a photo I’ve never seen before. On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of his untimely death, here it is for you: “Les” Savage Jr. reading what looks like Don’t Cry for me by William Campbell… Continue reading Les Savage Jr. – Western author

E.B. Mann – Biography of western author

Found a biography of author E.B. Mann while looking for something else. He started his pulp career in 1928 with a story in Ranch Romances, went on to be published in the main Western magazines – Ace-High, Western Story, Wild West Weekly, Dime Western and Star Western. His pulp career ended in 1933 with about… Continue reading E.B. Mann – Biography of western author

Beautiful covers #4 – Jekyll/Hyde covers

Inspiration for the Batman villain Two-Face, perhapsDetective Fiction Weekly, November 26, 1932, Cover artist not known Can someone who’s read the issue tell us if this is the hero or the villain? And maybe the cover artist if that’s in the table of contents. Another cover from the same magazine, November 27, 1937. Another Jekyll/Hyde… Continue reading Beautiful covers #4 – Jekyll/Hyde covers

W.H.B. Kent – Forest ranger, Western Author

I became interested in W. H. B. Kent as a result of reading one of his stories in Great Stories of the West edited by Edmund Collier. Thought his life was interesting and decided to share it with you. Thanks to James G. Lewis of the Forest History Society for providing some of the background… Continue reading W.H.B. Kent – Forest ranger, Western Author

Edmund Collier – Great stories from West magazine

[I recently came across Great Stories of the West, edited by Edmund Collier. This is a selection from West magazine, which was edited by Collier, and it contains the following stories. Great Stories of the West ed. Edmund (Ned) Collier Story title Author Magazine Issue The Aska-Damn Dog Raymond S. Spears West Jul 22 1931… Continue reading Edmund Collier – Great stories from West magazine

Helen Wismer – pulp editor

Helen Wismer was a pulp editor at the time this article was published. She would go on to marry James Thurber, and be the main force behind his writing career in the final 26 years of his life. This article appeared in the June 24, 1933 issue of the El Paso Herald, 2 years before… Continue reading Helen Wismer – pulp editor

Windy City Pulp and Paper convention 2018 – photos

Visited Windy City Pulp and Paper for the fourth year running, and had a great time there. Some photos: A few photos of the dealers’ room: Dealer’s room at Windy City 2018, held in the Westin, Lombard Dave Smith of Fantasy Illustrated had his usual array of high grade rare and unique items Murania Press had… Continue reading Windy City Pulp and Paper convention 2018 – photos

Robert Ormond Case – Western Author

One of the big 3 authors of Western Story (others being Max Brand and Robert J. Horton), it seemed in the 1920s till the mid 30s that you couldn’t pick up an issue without coming across a story by one of these three. He was a careful researcher, noted for the accuracy of detail in… Continue reading Robert Ormond Case – Western Author

F.R. Buckley – biographical article

[This article originally appeared in The Editor, April 1, 1922.] WRITING ENTERTAINING FICTION By F. R. Buckley My training as a writer began, at latest, when I was ten. My father was, and still is, a journalist; he was formerly Irish special commissioner for the Birmingham (England) Gazette, and now dean of the English musical… Continue reading F.R. Buckley – biographical article

Beautiful covers #3 – N.C Wyeth in the Popular Magazine

One of N.C. Wyeth’s cover paintings for The Popular Magazine is up for sale. Root around the sofa cushions, you’ll need your spare change for this one – estimated sale price is from $100,000 – $150,000. You won’t be getting Wyeth’s signature on this one, though, it’s signed Pearson Barnes; the explanation from the catalog… Continue reading Beautiful covers #3 – N.C Wyeth in the Popular Magazine