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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Who Is Ready For Some Gothic Explorations?
It’s the Halloween season and what better time is there to apply for a job as the governess at an isolated mansion or to learn the secrets of a prominent but mysterious family? This is the season to chase voices in the night and stand outside in the rain while a dark, shadowy structure looms behind you.
Need help getting in the mood for your gothic explorations? Don’t worry! I’ve got your back with these covers!
Enjoy your explorations!
Artwork of the Day: Flesh of the Earth (by Victor Kalin)
Pulp In The Country
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!
Artwork of the Day: Blackmail, Inc. (by Victor Kalin)

by Victor Kalin
I usually can’t wait to kick off my shoes either.
Artwork of the Day: Death Turns The Tables (by Victor Kalin)

by Victor Kalin
This cover is from 1959 and was done by Victor Kalin, who was good enough to even sign it!
Let’s Go Country With The Pulps
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!
Artwork of the Day: The Absence of a Cello (by Victor Kalin)

by Victor Kalin
The Absence of a Cello was originally written in 1960. It’s a satire about a scientist who needs a job but who isn’t sure that he’ll be able to fit in with corporate America. A representative of a company that wants to hire him come to visit him and, with the help of his sister and neighbors, the scientist tries to come across as being the perfect company man.
This book proved popular enough to be adapted into a play, which opened on Broadway in 1964. The same year that the play opened, the book was reissued by Avon Books. Artist Victor Kalin provided the cover for the reissue. Kalin has been featured on this site many times in the past and will undoubtedly be featured again in the future.
Artwork of the Day: Rain (by Victor Kalin)

by Victor Kalin
Artwork of the Day: Bed of an Empress (by Victor Kalin)

by Victor Kalin
























































