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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August 1929 issue ~ cover art by Andrew Bensen

August 1929

cover art by Andrew Bensen

Posted on June 1, 2026May 14, 2026Categories uncategorizedTags andrew bensen, eric howard, ferrin l. fraser, m.m. musselman, mackinlay kantor, real detective tales and mystery storiesLeave a comment on August 1929 issue ~ cover art by Andrew Bensen

December 1928 issue ~ cover art by Andrew Bensen

December 1928

cover art by Andrew Bensen

better image than previously posted

Posted on May 31, 2026May 14, 2026Categories crime fiction, magazine, mystery, pulp, true crimeTags andrew bensen, ferrin l. fraser, real detective tales and mystery storiesLeave a comment on December 1928 issue ~ cover art by Andrew Bensen

April-May 1929 issue ~ cover art by Andrew Benson

April-May 1929

cover art by Andrew Benson

Posted on March 7, 2026February 16, 2026Categories crime fiction, magazine, mystery, pulpTags andrew benson, eric howard, ferrin l. fraser, hollywood fiction, jack woodford, mackinlay kantor, r.t.m. scott, real detective tales and mystery stories, sophia ellis, thomas topham, tom curry, tuxLeave a comment on April-May 1929 issue ~ cover art by Andrew Benson

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