Artwork of the Day: The Go Girls (by Raymond Johnson)


by Raymond Johnson

This is from 1963. Have you been to Kicksville? It sounds like a fun place where you can laugh, dance, undress, and serve coffee. Who knows where Kicksville is even located.

This cover was done by Raymond Johnson, who has been featured on this site in the past and who will undoubtedly be featured many more time in the future.

Artwork of the Day: Hill Man (by Julian Paul)


by Julian Paul

This is from 1954 and it looks like it’s the same old story about the farmer who falls in love with the city girl. The farmer exudes raw, animal sexuality with his bare-chested field plowing but that shack of a house has got to go!

This cover was done by Julian Paul. He even signed it, which is something that far too cover artists used to do. Of course, back in 1954, it’s probable no one realized that covers like this would some day become prized by collectors.

Artwork of the Day: Tight Skirt (Artist Unknown)


Artist Unknown

I don’t think it’s just the tight skirt that’s responsible for that dorky smile on his face. Look at the cover closely and you’ll notice that he’s already taken off his shoes. We all know what that means.

This cover is from 1954, a time when nothing drove the boys crazier than an exposed ankle. Sadly, the name of the artist who is responsible is unknown.

Artwork of the Day: The Long Night (by Howell Dodd)


by Howell Dodd

It may have been a hasty marriage but it was a very long night. This book was originally published in 1952 and what I like about the cover is the ambiguity. Is she smiling at someone who is watching from the street below? Is she smiling to herself because she’s about to con the man with the cigarette? Or is she just happy to be inside for the night with her lover?

The cover artist is Howell Dodd, who has been featured before on this site and who will be featured in the future.