I love a man on horseback, don’t you? This painting was used as the cover of Her Officer and Gentleman, a novel by Karen Hawkins that was first published in 2006. It was a sequel to Her Master and Commander. Both books were about Gentleman James, a highwayman who has just been left a fortune. As you can tell by looking at this painting, he was no ordinary outlaw!
This cover was done by Jon Paul, one of the most renowned cover artists in the field of romance.
by Vidan
I searched and searched but I could not find a title for this painting by Vidan. If I find the title or if someone is kind enough to let me know the title in the comments section, I’ll update the post. I’m in a sentimental mood and this painting reminds me of my sisters and I. Today’s artwork is being shared in honor of sisters everywhere!
This is from the back cover:
“Sam Dodge had no particular use for Miles Ringo. True, they had been buddies in their younger, hell-raising days. But then Ringo got the job that Sam wanted – and Sam’s girl, too. Now Sam was back in town to catch a murderer, the murder of Miles Ringo.”
This book was originally published in 1965 and it looks like Sam’s run into some trouble. I think he’s still got a few tricks up his sleeve. Afterall, he is the fastest draw in Bent River.
This cover was done by John Leone.
This frightening cover is from 1975. The cover is scary because we don’t know what the woman is reacting to but it’s also scary because it appears that she was driving her car barefoot. Maybe that’s a Capricorn thing. I really want to read this book and find out.
Like yesterday artwork, this one was done by one of my favorite artists, George Ziel.
The 70s were a big decade for paperback about women fleeing from castles and mansions. This one came out in 1973. Usually, the women on covers like this were drawn to either look like they were scared or confused. I like that Marra looks like she’s defiant, as if no one is going to run her out of her castle.
This cover was done by one of my favorite cover artists, George Ziel.
by Walter Popp
Something tells me this guy might not have her best interests at heart!
The Promoter was first published in 1957. Orrie Hitt was one of the most prolific writers of so-called “adult fiction” at the time. The cover was done by one of my favorite cover artists, Walter Popp.
The book is from 1953 but the theme of polygamous love cults is timeless. He’s probably the most clean-cut cult leader that I’ve ever seen. I guess his other wife is just standing outside the barn, waiting for him to get done whatever he’s going to do. William Vaneer was a pseudonym for Harry Wittington. This book was later republished, in 1964, under Wittington’s name.
This cover was done by Bernard Safran, who did several paperback covers but who is best known for his many paintings and photographs of life in New York.
This “nightstand” book was originally published in 1960. “Andrew Shaw” was a pseudonym for Lawrence Block. This was his second nightstand book. He later went on to become a very successful writer of crime thrillers and detective novels.
As for the cover, I’m sure that we’re looking at that big hat. Is she cheating with Zorro? This cover was done by Harold McCauley.
“Kate picked up a sailor in Brooklyn and was never the same again.”
There’s so many ways to interpret those words that I don’t know if I should be happy for Kate or scared. Luckily “just 12 hours for love” indicates that I should be happy for Kate, even if she was operating under a time limit. I just like how the blurb makes it a point to say that she picked up the sailor “in Brooklyn.” I guess the story would have been different if he was a Staten Island sailor.
This book and cover are from 1950. The artist is Earle Bergey.
Through the Shattered Lens 