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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 Dell paperback original ~ cover art by Harry Bennett

1960 Dell paperback original

cover art by Harry Bennett

14th with NYC private eye Johnny Liddell

better image than previously posted

Posted on December 4, 2024December 2, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, paperback, pulpTags dell paperback, frank kane, harry bennett, johnny liddell, private eye, shoulder holsterLeave a comment on 1960 Dell paperback original ~ cover art by Harry Bennett

The Finishing Stroke x 2

1959 Cardinal reissue

cover art by Jerry Allison

June 1963 Pocket reissue, 3rd print

cover art by Harry Bennett

better image than previously posted

Posted on September 19, 2024September 10, 2024Categories mystery, paperback, pulp, whodunnitTags cardinal paperback, cigarette holder, cocktail, dagger, ellery queen, harry bennett, jerry allison, mink stole, pocket paperbackLeave a comment on The Finishing Stroke x 2

October 1962 Pocket paperback original

October 1962 Pocket paperback original, first printing

cover art by Harry Bennett

better image than previously posted

Posted on August 27, 2024August 16, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, paperback, pulp, war fictionTags don tracy, harry bennett, military police, pocket paperback, skull, swampLeave a comment on October 1962 Pocket paperback original

cover art by Harry Bennett

Pocket first printing paperback original, July 1964

5th Parker by Donald E. Westlake, writing as Richard Stark

cover art by Harry Bennett

Posted on July 9, 2024July 2, 2024Categories crime fiction, finest kind, Hardboiled, paperback, pulpTags donald e. westlake, harry bennett, heist, parker, pocket paperback, professional thief, richard starkLeave a comment on cover art by Harry Bennett

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