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For the Fans of Hardboiled, Pulp & Gumshoe Art

Back in 2013, our tumblr site was started and ran until 2018, when they decided it was too "adult" - too lurid, supposedly. We followed the exodus to newtumbl and four years of dedication vanished in June of 2023. That work was not only new posts but upgrades of hundreds of old tumblr posts as well. So far, there has been no way to rescue those posts, so this will be the third version of this project. And, I'll warn you in advance, I may slip in covers that are not crime or mystery but just because I like the artwork. Enjoy!

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1960 Monarch paperback ~ cover art by Rafael De Soto

1960 Monarch paperback original

cover art by Rafael De Soto

better image than previously posted

Posted on January 7, 2025December 14, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, paperback, pulpTags gil brewer, monarch paperback, noir, rafael desoto, telephoneLeave a comment on 1960 Monarch paperback ~ cover art by Rafael De Soto

Orbik x 2

cover art by Glen Orbik

notice the cover of her paperback – – –

August 18, 2013

Posted on January 7, 2025December 14, 2024Categories crime fiction, maritime fiction, paperback, pulp, spicyTags beach, bikini, glen orbik, hard case crime, john lange, michael crichtonLeave a comment on Orbik x 2

1960 Popular Library paperback original

1960 Popular Library paperback original, second of two books with Johnny Amsterdam
Michael Lawrence was one of the pseudonyms used by Lawrence Lariar

cover art attributed to Ted CoConis

Posted on January 7, 2025December 14, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, paperback, pulpTags lawrence lariar, michael lawrence, popular library, private eye, shoulder holsterLeave a comment on 1960 Popular Library paperback original

HEY!

Dave Stevens

Posted on January 7, 2025December 14, 2024Categories Hardboiled, pulpTags bound, dave stevens, garter, pulp illustration, stockingsLeave a comment on HEY!

July 1932 issue ~ cover art by J. George Janes

July 1932

cover art by J. George Janes

Hersey swastika: “The Symbol of Good Reading – A Hersey Magazine”

Posted on January 6, 2025October 23, 2025Categories action fiction, adventure, crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags dagger, detective dragnet magazine, fez, harry widmer, j. george janes, suit of armor, tuxLeave a comment on July 1932 issue ~ cover art by J. George Janes

July 1937 issue ~ cover art by Rafael DeSoto

July 1937

cover art by Rafael DeSoto

Posted on January 6, 2025December 14, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags george bruce, popular detective magazine, rafael desotoLeave a comment on July 1937 issue ~ cover art by Rafael DeSoto

1953 Signet reissue ~ cover art by James Meese

1953 Signet

cover art by James Meese

better image than previously posted

Posted on January 6, 2025December 14, 2024Categories Hardboiled, paperback, pulp, true crimeTags james meese, john bartlow martin, line-up, signet paperbackLeave a comment on 1953 Signet reissue ~ cover art by James Meese

March 1939 issue ~ cover art by Laurence Toney

March 1939

cover art by Laurence Toney

better image than previously posted

[cover updated 2/1/26]

Posted on January 6, 2025February 1, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulp, updatedTags crime busters magazine, frank gruber, kenneth robeson, laurence toney, norvell page, paul ernst, pirate, theodore tinsley, thugLeave a comment on March 1939 issue ~ cover art by Laurence Toney

January 1939 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

January 1939

cover art by H.J. Ward

better image than previously posted

Posted on January 6, 2025December 14, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags h.j. ward, jewel thief, pearl necklace, private detective stories, robert a. garronLeave a comment on January 1939 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

November 1936 issue ~ cover art by Art Nelson

November 1936

cover art by Art Nelson

better image (not by much) than previously posted

Posted on January 5, 2025December 14, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags bound, howard mclellan, maurice beam, mirror, noose, torture, william corcoran, william edward hayesLeave a comment on November 1936 issue ~ cover art by Art Nelson

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