Author Archives: Dazzling Erin

Artwork of the Day: Speed Mystery (by Hugh Joseph Ward)

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by Hugh Joseph Ward

This is from 1944. When I first looked at this cover, I thought she was holding a bent or a broken sword but actually, I think that there’s supposed to be two, decorative swords hanging over the fireplace and she’s grabbing one of them to use on the man with the gun. It still looks strange to me. It’s still an exciting cover, though, combining guns, swords, and a roaring fire. That fireplace looks like it’s on the verge of getting out of control!

This cover was probably down by Hugh Joseph Ward, whose work has been featured many times on this tie and will probably continue to be featured many times in the future.

Artwork of the Day: Sophie (by Hans Helweg)

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Sophie Hans Helweg

by Hans Helweg

All I can guess is that they really hated oranges in France.

According to the book’s entry on Amazon, Sophie was originally published in 1960.  There’s only one review posted for the book, from a user named Clifford.  According to Clifford, Geoffrey Wagner was born in England but worked in New York.  He was an English professor and he spoke several different languages.  Clifford goes on to write that Sophie is about a woman who was also born in England but found work in another country.  After growing up with a family of smugglers, Sophie eventually works her way up (and through) the aristocracy of post-Revolutionary France.  Apparently, the book is based on fact.

The cover was done by Hans Helweg, one of the many that he did for Pan Books.

Artwork of the Day: Thrills Incorporated (by T. Brand)

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by T. Brand

If you’re going to shoot me into space, at least let me put on a shirt. I think intergalactic law requires it, though you wouldn’t know it from the pulp magazines of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Back in the pulp era, all a woman needed to explore space was one durable bra, a short skirt, and occasionally a space helmet. On this cover, they didn’t even provide a helmet.

Thrills Incorporated was an Australian magazine that ran from 1950 to 1952. I don’t know much about the credited artist, T. Brand, other than he did a few other covers for the magazine.

Artwork of the Day: By The Sea (by Pino Daeni)

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by Pino Daeni

Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we celebrate all of the moms who are still here and also the the legacy of all of the strong women who have passed on but whose memory we will always cherish. The painting above, like many of Pino’s paintings, reminds both me and Lisa of our own mom. We are blessed to be your daughters.

Artwork of the Day: Snappy (Artist Unknown)

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Artist Unknown

The MLB season is still young but so far, my Rangers aren’t doing that well. We’re at the bottom of the AL West. Overall, we’ve got a better record for the Tigers but things still aren’t looking good. My love for my team may be unconditional but it would still be nice if they could have a good season for once. It’s been a while.

This cover gives me hope. IF she can play baseball in high heels than anything’s possible! If she can get a hit than the Rangers can still turn things around and win another pennant! Go Rangers!

This cover is from 1935. I wish I knew who the artist was because he’s restored my faith in baseball!