July 07, 2006

Harvey Dunn, Artist

By Duane Spurlock. Harvey Dunn isn’t usually on the list of famed pulp-cover artists -- his work more often appeared in the slicks. But the subjects of his paintings -- historical adventure, the frontier, pioneer life -- and his influence on many subsequent illustrators make him worth examining by pulp fans. - Read this article

October 02, 2002

Dean Cornwell

Dean Cornwell: Dean of Illustrators by Patricia Janis Broder, published by Collector's Press. Reprint of 1978 edition, with new preface. 238 pages. This big book is a beauty. - Read this article

September 26, 2002

The Illustrator in America

Compiled and edited by Walt Reed, and published by the Society of Illustrators, The Illustrator in America: 1860 - 2000 is quite an impressive and a valuable tome. The third edition goes back to examine the illustrators at work during... - Read this article

September 17, 2002

Pulp Culture

Frank M. Robinson and Lawrence Davidson have performed a tremendous job of introducing the pulp magazines to potential new fans and delighting existing pulp fans by presenting the marvelous art of the pulp cover in this coffee-table book. - Read this article

September 04, 2002

Each Issue a Feast for the Eyes

The art of the pulp magazine is a many-splendored thing. Early pulp covers were in most cases merely decorative, and only occasionally depicted a scene described on the pages within. As the 20th century wore on, painting styles similar to those of the great book illustrators -- Howard Pyle and N.C. Wyeth, among others -- gave way to more flamboyant styles with garish colors: the point of the cover was to SELL the magazine it wrapped. - Read this article