
The dinosaur does look genial.

The dinosaur does look genial.

This cover is from 1950 and it could just as easily be called “How to Start a Riot.” This cover was done by Norman Saunders, whose work has been featured many times in the past on the site.

And as difficult as it can be to find true love, it’s always worth it to look!
So. if you’re alone or if you’re a part of a couple, if you’re single or married, in love or simply enjoying life, happy February 14th! May it be a good day, no matter what it means to you. 
by Erin Nicole
Happy Valentine’s Day!

by George Quintana
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! I hope your team wins!

This is from 1953. The dirt farm never looked so good!
Hey, guys, there are other people in the water. Just look behind you for a second. The blonde has been saved but I don’t think things are going to go as well for the two other people in the water.
This cover is from 1959. The magazine is called Men, which I think is funny. (Real men save the blonde and leave everyone else to drown.) The cover was done by James Elliott Bama.
Born in Pennsylvania, Robert Oliver Skemp studied at the Art Students League of New York and also spent some time at the Grand Central Art School in New York. He was also a member of the Merchant Marine, traveling across the world and no doubt picking up inspiration for the tough, two-fisted characters who would later appear in some of his artwork.
Most of Skemp’s career was spent in advertising but he was also a prolific pulp cover artist and portrait painter. Here’s a small sampling of his paperback artistry:

This edition of this book was originally published in 1960, with a Howell Dodd cover. I prefer the original title, Harlot In Her Heart.