Six women wanted to kill him! I wonder what he did? According to the plot synopsis that I found online, Dead Lion was first published in 1969 and it is about the murder of a London literary critic “whose viperous pen destroyed many a reputation.”
This cover was done by John Fernie, a Scottish illustrator who also designed the posters for several Broadway shows and who was an avid car racer in his spare time.
Every 4th of July, the neighborhood is full of flags. This is one of my favorites.
This is from 1943, as you can tell from the request that the readers buy war bonds. Unfortunately, the artist is unknown but at least someone is getting a honeymoon.
That sun is really burning bright but at least it makes a good background to pose against.
This is from 1953. The artwork is by Milton Luros.
Every July 1st, these ribbons appear on the street signs in my neighborhood. I always look forward to their arrival. With this picture, the clouds were kind enough to assist me by being almost as striking as the ribbon. Have a great July!
by J. George Janes
That’s going to take forever.
This issue from 1954, with cover art from J. George Janes.
Artist Unknown
This is from 1956. Though the blurb may say that she was “at the mercy of violent, power-crazed men,” she doesn’t seem to be too disturbed by all that blood on the wall. Unfortunately, the identity of the artist responsible for this cover is not known.
by George Gross
This is from 1949. Back then, you could buy an exciting paperback novel for only twenty-five cents! The cover was done by George Gross, who has been featured many times on site in the past and who will undoubtedly be featured many times in the future.
This is from 1941. The artist is unknown but I’m impressed by anyone who can balance both a camera and gun at the same time.
by Bill Edwards
This is from 1965 and, like so many “adult” books of the time, the cover blurb is awfully judgmental. Franie knew she was doing wrong but someone published a book about it and then someone else decided to read it so is anyone in a position to judge? This cover was done by Bill Edwards, who has a definite skill when it came to capturing the sordidness of small town life.
