Category: original art
pulp art by John Rosenberger
A wonderful example of the type of lurid covers were common in the 1950s. It is unknown if this was actually published or if Rosenberger was using it as a portfolio/pitch piece. Created in ink on illustration board with an image area of 11.5″ x 13.25″.
Who is this artist?
American Artist (20th Century)
Mixed media on board, 27.75 x 15.5 in.
Not signed
The Bob and Diane Yaspan Collection
May 1952 issue
Later published as the cover for Convention Girl by Rick Lucas, Beacon Books, 1954.
“Original work” first used on for the cover of True Crime Cases, then repainted for the paperback.
Artist could be Howell Dodd – his work is usually unsigned- , George Gross – his work usually us – , or Rudy Nappi – his usually is, too.
H.J. Ward by H.J. Ward
July 1940 issue ~ cover art by Rafael DeSoto
July 1940 issue
T.T. Flynn, “The Bookie and the Blonde” (Mr. Maddox)
Leslie T. White, “One-Way Street”
Jan Dana, “The Murder Was a Pleasure” (Acme Indemnity Op)
John K. Butler, “The Man from Alcatraz” (Steve Midnight)
Hugh B. Cave, “He Didn’t Know Nothin’“ (Officer Coffey)
better image than previously posted
Call for Michael Shayne x 3
pen name – one of many – of David Dresser
1949 Dodd hardcover, this the later 1950 Dell mapback reissue
cover art by Robert Stanley
featuring Miami private eye Michael Shayne
better image than previously posted
cover art by Robert McGinnis
January 1959 Dell reissue, first printing
better image than previously posted
January 1964 Dell reissue, first printing – McGinnis artwork again
better image than previously posted
March 1937 issue ~ cover art by Harwood Forsgren
cover art by William Rose
cover art by George Gross
George Gross Best True Fact Detective May, 1950. Cover Painting Original Art (Newsbook, 1950). This bondage cover features rich and vibrant colors in a pin-up style. Lurid covers of this type drove the pulp crime story industry. Created in gouache on illustration board. Signed in the lower left of the 13″ x 16.25″ image area.
