Artist Unknown

This book was originally published in 1962.  It tells the story of the Irish patriot who stole the crown jewels of England and fought against the dictatorship of Oliver Cromwell.

This was one of many paperbacks to be written by Gardner Fox.  Fox is best known for the work he did in the comic book industry.  He wrote over 4,000 comics and, during his time at DC, he created The Flash, Hawkman, and the Sandman.  He was also responsible for creating the Justice Society of America, which was the first “super group.”  He also worked in the pulps, writing hundred of paperbacks in all genres.

Unfortunately, the identity of the artist responsible for this cover is unknown.

by Raymond Johnson

This is a novel that was published under several different titles.  It was originally published in 1950 as Bedtime Blonde.  Then, in 1953, it was republished as Tempting Tigress.  And then, in 1956, it became Hollywood Hellcat.  According to the blurb, this is “the shocked story of what a woman must do to become a star.”

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

Artist Unknown

Lisa asked me to pick something about Hollywood for today’s artwork of the day and there’s nothing more Hollywood than this!  The book is even illustrated.  Is the life of a Hollywood mistress as exciting as the life of a Reno tramp?  I guess Florence Stronebraker was the one to ask.

This book is from 1950.  Sadly, the artist is unknown.

(Artist Unknown)

I laughed so hard when I first saw this cover and I’m still laughing.  He’s falling so dramatically for someone who looks like he was hardly pushed.

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.  You guys remember that, ok?

This cover is from 1954.  The artist is sadly unknown.