Western Story Magazine, December 21, 1929 cover by Gayle Hoskins Another minute, and there would have been only a red dot on the ground, so i suppose this was the more interesting moment…a very well painted one at that. Gayle Hoskins manages to give the impression of a immense herd of bison very well in… Continue reading Improbably beautiful covers #1 – Western Story Magazine, December 21, 1929 cover by Gayle Hoskins
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Adventure magazine covers featuring a pirate
In honor of International Talk like a Pirate Day today, here’s a series of covers from Adventure magazine featuring a pirate. All these covers were done by the artist A.L. Ripley and appeared in the magazine from 1922 to 1925. During at least part of this period (1923-1925), Ripley was in Europe on an art… Continue reading Adventure magazine covers featuring a pirate
Treasures hidden within books
As I read through magazines and books i buy, i sometimes come across things inside the pages. I never know what will pop out. So far, i haven’t found any money inside, but that doesn’t stop me from looking. My best find so far has been a couple of signed postcards from the Western author… Continue reading Treasures hidden within books
Adventure cover artist – Roy J. Pomeroy
You may remember an earlier article i had done on Notable Artists of Adventure magazine. Among those artists was a Roy Pomeroy, who won the first ever Oscar for Special Effects. I came across some photos of him as well as a very detailed biography of him on a genealogical blog. Thought you might like… Continue reading Adventure cover artist – Roy J. Pomeroy
Blog with world war 1 stories scans
“Field Punishment No.1” is a blog that gather togethers some research on Canada’s war literature. The author is a book collector that became curious about these writers and wanted to know more about them than was contained in their brief bios in the Canadian Encyclopedia and literary guides (where those existed at all) –so he… Continue reading Blog with world war 1 stories scans
M. Leone Bracker – illustrator,poster designer
M(ichael) Leone Bracker was the artist who painted the cover illustration for the first issue of Adventure magazine, for the serial novel “Yellow Men and Gold” by the author Gouverneur Morris. He was a prominent magazine and advertising illustrator who was well known for his war poster designs. Ilustrator M. Leone Bracker c. 1912 He… Continue reading M. Leone Bracker – illustrator,poster designer
Pulpfest 2016 – a few photos
Attended Pulpfest 2016. Not going to write up a full report when Walker Martin does such a great job, just thought I’d share a few photos to whet your appetite. The vendor room moved this year to a place with much better lighting. Pulpfest 2016 – Vendor Room Pulpfest 2016 – Vendor Room Lots… Continue reading Pulpfest 2016 – a few photos
Happy Fourth of July to you…
July 1923 cover for The Elks magazine by Angus MacDonall July 1923 cover for The Elks magazine by Paul Stahr July 1927 cover for The Elks magazine by Paul Stahr July 1928 cover for The Elks magazine by Norman Rockwell July 1931 cover for The Elks magazine by Walters Beach Humphrey… Continue reading Happy Fourth of July to you…
Pulp Magazine collector picture from EBay
Does anyone know who this is? The negative for this picture just came up for sale on EBay, and I thought he might be an author – the collection is small enough to be one author’s output. I see Wild West Weekly, Sky Aces, Texas Rangers, Two Western Books, Argosy in the collection. If you… Continue reading Pulp Magazine collector picture from EBay
Rare interview with a pulp illustrator – Creig Flessel
I was recently looking through some issues of Unknown magazine and came across some illustrations by the artist Creig Flessel. I came across an interview with him, and I didn’t see it linked in any of the usual places. Here it is: http://www.tcj.com/the-creig-flessel-interview/ Very interesting account of his entire career, including working for Street and Smith… Continue reading Rare interview with a pulp illustrator – Creig Flessel