Artwork of the Day: The Adulterers (by Harold W. McCauley)


by Harold W. McCauley

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.

Artwork of the Day: Other Worlds (by Harold W. McCauley)


by Harold W. McCauley

“I flew in a flying saucer and all I got was a new pair of boots!”

They are pretty nice boots, though.  They go with the cape, the gun, and Santa’s elves.  If I was looking through a store’s magazine racks in 1951 and I saw this cover, I’d probably buy this edition of Other Worlds.  I’d want to know who the woman is and who her servants were.  I’d really want to know about Captain A.V.G. and his flying saucer trip.

This cover was done by Harold W. McCauley, who did a lot of pulp covers.  I’ve always felt that McCauley and his work deserves more attention from collectors than it seems to get.

It’s Love, Part 3


Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today is the day that people across the world celebrate love and…

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What?  How can anyone be afraid of love?

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Sure, we all do.  But they’re not that bad!  Maybe looking at these vintage romance covers will help.

By Stanley Zuckerberg

By Stanley Zuckerberg

By Harry Schaare

By Harry Schaare

Artist Unknown

Artist Unknown

Unknown Artist

Unknown Artist

By George Gregg

By George Gregg

How are you feeling now?

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Maybe these will help:

By Saul Levine

By Saul Levine

Unknown Artist

Unknown Artist

By Harold W. McCauley

By Harold W. McCauley

Unknown Artist

Unknown Artist

By Robert Bonfils

By Robert Bonfils

Unknown Artist

Unknown Artist

How about now?

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Maybe this one will help.

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I think that one might actually be a fake cover but still.

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I’m glad that worked!  Happy Valentine’s Day!

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