With the Fourth of July just a few days away, let’s celebrate the American countryside with the pulps! From the early days of the pulps, life in rural America has been a favorite subject. Here are a few portrayals of that life, courtesy of some of the best artists and illustrators to work in the pulp industry!
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American Images, Part One
Every 4th of July, I like to consider the diversity of America. We’re a nation of large cities but we’re also a nation of small towns and rural highways. We are one nation but we are also fifty states, each with its own identity. In honor of America’s 250th birthday, here are some photographs that capture America outside of the cities.
2 Days To Go Until Independence Day
A Blast From The Past: Make Mine Freedom
With the 250th birthday of America approaching, here’s a rather odd but charming blast from the past (1948, to be exact) called Make Mine Freedom. It’s a cartoon about why America rules and the rest of the world sucks.
This cartoon was produced by Arkansas’s Harding College and there is some debate over who actually directed it. Some sources claim that this was one of the first projects on which Joseph Barbera and William Hanna ever worked. Others insist that this film should be properly credited to either Fritz Freling or Fred Moore.
The important thing is that the film did a good job of exposing Dr. Utopia and his empty promises….
Get Ready For The 4th With “American” Pulp!
Are you still struggling to get into the 4th of July spirit? Really? What’s wrong with you!?
Well. don’t worry. The Pulps are here to help!
3 Days To Go Until Independence Day
Get In The Mood For America’s 250th Birthday With These Patriotic Heroes!
Retro Television Reviews Will Return On July 6th
Get Ready For The 4th With These American Paintings!
We are just a few days away from the 4th of July and the 250th birthday of America. Here to help you get in the mood are a few paintings that capture America and Americans at different times over the past 250 years.






































































