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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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June 1930 issue ~ cover art by William Reusswig

June 1930

cover by William Reusswig

better image than previously posted

Posted on August 29, 2024August 16, 2024Categories crime fiction, magazine, mystery, pulpTags arnold fredericks, detective classics magazine, jewel thief, pearl necklace, wall safe, william reusswigLeave a comment on June 1930 issue ~ cover art by William Reusswig

April 1938 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

April 1938

cover art by H.J. Ward

better image than previously posted

later repainted and used for the March 1939 Spicy Detective

Posted on August 13, 2024August 5, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, pulpTags dressing table, h.j. ward, pearl necklace, romantic detective magazine, showgirlLeave a comment on April 1938 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

July 1937 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

July 1937

cover art by H.J. Ward

better image than previously posted

clearer by a tad soiled

[added 4/27/26]

Posted on July 26, 2024April 27, 2026Categories crime fiction, finest kind, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulp, spicy, updatedTags gambling fiction, garter, h.j. ward, jewels, lingerie, n. wooten poge, pearl necklace, poker, spicy detective storiesLeave a comment on July 1937 issue ~ cover art by H.J. Ward

neo-pulp cover art by Chris Rahn

2008 Academy of Chicago Press reissue of the 2nd Charlie Chan novel, first published in 1926. Second of the six Chan mysteries.

neo-pulp cover by Chris Rahn

Posted on July 23, 2024July 3, 2024Categories mystery, paperback, pulp, whodunnitTags academy of chicago press, charlie chan, earl derr biggers, hawaii fiction, parrot, pearl necklace, police proceduralLeave a comment on neo-pulp cover art by Chris Rahn

March 1949 issue

March 1949

better image than previously posted

Posted on July 23, 2024July 3, 2024Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags alan ritner anderson, charles larson, dan gordon, detective tales magazine, francis k. allan, pearl necklace, peter paigeLeave a comment on March 1949 issue

February 1948 issue

February 1948

better image than previously posted

[images updated 3/18/26]

Posted on July 23, 2024March 18, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulp, updatedTags blood, curt hamlin, dean owen, detective tales magazine, elevator, jack bradley, parker bonner, pearl necklace, peter paige, robert zacks, wyatt blassingameLeave a comment on February 1948 issue

June 1942 issue

June 1942

Posted on July 23, 2024July 3, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulp, true crimeTags crime detective magazine, dame, femme fatale, jewel thief, pearl necklaceLeave a comment on June 1942 issue

April 1940 issue

April 1940

Posted on July 23, 2024July 3, 2024Categories Hardboiled, magazine, pulpTags dame, front page detective, jewel thief, pearl necklaceLeave a comment on April 1940 issue

July 1940 issue ~ cover art by George Rozen

July 1940

cover art by George Rozen

Posted on May 25, 2024May 13, 2024Categories crime fiction, government agent, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags feds, g-men detective magazine, george rozen, pearl necklace, red hoodLeave a comment on July 1940 issue ~ cover art by George Rozen

October 1944 issue ~ cover art by Rudolph Belarski

October 1944

cover art by Rudolph Belarski

better image than previously posted

final Crimson Clown story

Posted on May 24, 2024April 22, 2026Categories crime fiction, Hardboiled, magazine, mystery, pulpTags crimson clown, jay arlen, jewel thief, johnston mcculley, pearl necklace, popular detective magazine, rudolph belarskiLeave a comment on October 1944 issue ~ cover art by Rudolph Belarski

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