Steve Carper

Interview with Analog and Asimov's Managing Editor: Emily Hockaday. Peter Enfantino reviews Manhunt-1955 part one. Jack Seabrook investigates the mysterious true crime reports of Leo Marr for Mystery Book Magazine. Gary Lovisi reveals the highly collectible digest paperbacks from Falcon Books. Steve Carper uncovers the genre giants of Fantasy & Science Fiction Classics. Vince Nowell, Sr. shines the spotlight on Robert A. W. Lowndes' reign of digests. Catch up on breaking industry news-with cover previews-from the digest world's favorite editors, publishers, and writers. New fiction by Richard Krauss, Robert Snashall, and Joe Wehrle, Jr. with artwork by Rick McCollum and Marc Myers. Reviews of Switchblade No. 12, Sword & Sorcery Annual, Rock and a Hard Place No. 3, and Marilyn Monroe's digest cover trading cards. Plus over 100 digest magazine covers in full color, first issue factoids, cartoons by Bob Vojtko, and more. Cover by Brian Buniak, 160 pages, published in full color by Larque Press.

Interviews with Janice Law (Madame Selina series AHMM), Paul D. Marks (Bunker Hill series EQMM), and Jeff Vorzimmer (The Best of Manhunt). Peter Enfantino summarizes 1954's final issues of Manhunt. Vince Nowell, Jr. grapples with Beyond Infinity. Richard Krauss spotlights Leo Margulies Giant of the DigestsSteve Carper dissects a Classic error. Ward Smith quantifies Astounding's formats. New fiction by John Kuharik, Vince Nowell, Sr., and Joe Wehrle, Jr. with artwork by Rick McCollum, Marc Myers, and Michael Neno. Reviews of Homicide Hotel from Gary Lovisi, Tough 2, and Paperback Parade No. 104. Plus nearly 150 digest magazine cover images, News Digest, cartoons by Bob Vojtko, first issue factoids, and more. Cover by Rick McCollum, 160 pages, published by Larque Press.

The history and evolution of Fantasy Tales as told by its editors Stephen Jones and David A. Sutton in a behind-the-scenes interview, complete with vintage photographs and artifacts. Gary Lovisi exposes the licentious Marijuana Girl by N. R. de Mexico, as cited by the Select Committee on Current Pornographic Materials in 1952. Howard Browne's vision for the ultimate fantasy and science fiction digest: Fantastic. An in-depth review of its debut year, packed with the inside stories behind its fiction. Tom Brinkmann uncovers the original 7 Year Itch with buxom beauty Vanessa Brown and Tom Ewell via the pocket-size pages of People Today. Anthony Perconti corresponds with author William Preston about his Old Man series for Asimov's Science Fiction, that includes a peek into the final episode, yet to come. Peter Enfantino wraps up Manhunt's third year in an edifying, gripping expos , capped with his top ten picks for 1955. Jack Seabrook lauds Avon's Murder Mystery Monthly No. 31 with William Irish's "If I Should Die Before I Wake" in a revealing examination of the master's talent for terror and suspense. Joseph Gollomb, once credited as the premier true crime reporter of the day, proves the conceit in our in-depth review of his digest classic: 11 True Crimes. The crime fiction of "Lost Author" Carl G. Hodges is ripe for revival. Join the ranks of his fans as we recount his career with a deep dive into 1951's digest novel: Crime On My Hands. Steve Carper returns with a robust report on the rare children's digest series, Boys' and Girls' Fiction, straight out of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Robert A. W. Lowndes' Startling Mystery Stories No. 2 gets its due in an inclusive review of its stories, with author backgrounds and feature summaries. Industry news-with over 30 cover previews-from the digest world's favorite editors, publishers, and writers. In all, there's nearly 150 magazine covers, cartoons by Bob Vojtko, and more. Cover by Rachel Krauss.160 pages, published in color and b&w print editions, and Kindle, by Larque Press LLC.

The history and evolution of Fantasy Tales as told by its editors Stephen Jones and David A. Sutton in a behind-the-scenes interview, complete with vintage photographs and artifacts. Gary Lovisi exposes the licentious Marijuana Girl by N. R. de Mexico, as cited by the Select Committee on Current Pornographic Materials in 1952. Howard Browne's vision for the ultimate fantasy and science fiction digest: Fantastic. An in-depth review of its debut year, packed with the inside stories behind its fiction. Tom Brinkmann uncovers the original 7 Year Itch with buxom beauty Vanessa Brown and Tom Ewell via the pocket-size pages of People Today. Anthony Perconti corresponds with author William Preston about his Old Man series for Asimov's Science Fiction, that includes a peek into the final episode, yet to come. Peter Enfantino wraps up Manhunt's third year in an edifying, gripping expos , capped with his top ten picks for 1955. Jack Seabrook lauds Avon's Murder Mystery Monthly No. 31 with William Irish's "If I Should Die Before I Wake" in a revealing examination of the master's talent for terror and suspense. Joseph Gollomb, once credited as the premier true crime reporter of the day, proves the conceit in our in-depth review of his digest classic: 11 True Crimes. The crime fiction of "Lost Author" Carl G. Hodges is ripe for revival. Join the ranks of his fans as we recount his career with a deep dive into 1951's digest novel: Crime On My Hands. Steve Carper returns with a robust report on the rare children's digest series, Boys' and Girls' Fiction, straight out of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Robert A. W. Lowndes' Startling Mystery Stories No. 2 gets its due in an inclusive review of its stories, with author backgrounds and feature summaries. Industry news-with over 30 cover previews-from the digest world's favorite editors, publishers, and writers. In all, there's nearly 150 magazine covers, cartoons by Bob Vojtko, and more. 160 pages, published in color and b&w print editions, and Kindle, by Larque Press LLC.

- Interviews with Tony Gleeson (Fantastic, Amazing Science Fiction, Mike Shayne, Personal Crimes) and John Shirley (Weirdbook, Fantastic, The Crow, Constantine, Wetbones). - Lester del Rey's Five Ages of Science Fiction by Vince Nowell, Sr. - Born of Other Worlds, it's Science Stories, a digest Ray Palmer "tossed in your lap with little or no ceremony." - News and dozens of cover previews from around the world of digests, direct from the magazines' editors, publishers, and writers. - Mike Chomko and William Lampkin untangle the fate of PulpFest 2020 and The Pulpster. - Richard Krauss exhumes the true crime sensation: Fotocrime. - Steve Carper rediscovers the remarkable Photoplay Editions. - Ward Smith spotlights Digest Science Fiction Novels. - New fiction by Michael Bracken, Rick Ollerman, and Joe Wehrle, Jr. with artwork by Rick McCollum, Marc Myers, and Michael Neno. - Reviews of Amazing Selects, bare-bones No. 1, EconoClash Review No. 5, Guns + Tacos Season One, Lake County Incidents, and Paperback Fanatic No. 43. - Plus over 100 digest magazine cover images, first issue factoids, cartoons by Bob Vojtko, and more. - Cover by Tony Gleeson, 160 pages, published in full color by Larque Press.

? They are invincible warriors of steel, silky-skinned enticers, stealers of jobs and lovable goofball sidekicks. Legions of robots and androids star in the dream factories of Hollywood and leer on pulp magazine covers, instantly recognizable icons of American popular culture. For two centuries, we have been told tales of encounters with creatures stronger, faster and smarter than ourselves, making us wonder who would win in a battle between machine and human. This book examines society's introduction to robots and androids such as Robby and Rosie, Elektro and Sparko, Data, WALL-E, C-3PO and the Terminator, particularly before and after World War II when the power of technology exploded. Learn how robots evolved with the times and then eventually caught up with and surpassed them.

Interview- Author, editor, and publisher James Reasoner delves into his stories for Mike Shayne; PIs Cody, Delaney, and Markham; his Redemption series, the Wind River series with L. J. Washburn; and much more. Articles- Ward Smith remembers Armed Services Editions-digests that are not digests.- Peter Enfantino tackles Startling Mystery Stories No. 1-18, and a keen assessment of Manhunt 1954 July-Oct.- Vince Nowell, Sr. dissects Sol Cohen's tactics to save Amazing Stories.- Richard Krauss examines Charlie Chan's media empire, with special emphasis on Renown Publications' digest magazine.- Steve Carper reports on the one, the only, Bronze Books and trailblazers Luke Roberts and Jesse Lee Carter.- Tom Brinkmann exposes The Creature from the Black Lagoon with The Seven Year Itch. Fiction- Fantasy fiction from Robert Snashall and Joe Wehrle, Jr., with art by Carolyn Cosgriff. Also includes- News updates from the newsstand giants and the digital darlings of today's genre fiction digests, straight from their editors and publishers.- In-depth reviews of Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine May/June 2019 and Broadswords & Blasters No. 9.- Plus over 100 digest magazine cover images, cartoons by Bob Vojtko, art by Brian Buniak, a poem by Clark Dissmeyer, first issue factoids, and more.

An interview with award-winning writer Michael Bracken; previews of 2018's fall and winter digest magazines; articles on Manhunt, Gamma, Connie Kreski (1969 Playmate of the Year), single-issue digests, Complete, and Western Magazine; a tribute to Joe Wehrle, Jr.; and fiction by Josh Pachter and Robert Snashall. Photos, art, and cartoons by Amber Bracken, Marc Myers, Lori-Ann Reif, and Bob Vojtko. Includes over 100 cover images. Contributors: Amber Bracken, Michael Bracken, Tom Brinkmann, Steve Carper, Peter Enfantino, Richard Krauss, Marc Myers, Vince Nowell, Sr., Josh Pachter, Lori-Ann Reif, Robert Snashall, Bob Vojkto, and Joe Wehrle, Jr.

Interview with Rick Ollerman; articles on Espionage Magazine, Manhunt, Robert Edmond Alter in AHMM, The Occult Digest, James H. Schmitz' Telzey Amberdon, Future Publications, and single-issue digests; reviews of Switchblade #2, Pulp Literature #15, F&SF Jul/Aug 2017, Down & Out: The Magazine #1, Suspense Stories, and Black Cat Mystery Magazine #1; and fiction from Lesann Berry, Robert Snashall, and Joe Wehrle, Jr. Illustrations and cartoons by Marc Myers, Michael Neno, Bob Vojtko, and Joe Wehrle, Jr. Cover by Joe Wehrle, Jr. Includes over 100 cover images.

Interviews- Art Taylor (Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine)- Editors: Alec Cizak (Pulp Modern), Jennifer Landels (Pulp Literature), John Kenyon (Grift Magazine), Kristen Valentine (Betty Fedora) and Sheri White (Morpheus Tales) on the new generation of digital digests. Articles- Suspense Magazine and Suspense Novels by Richard Krauss- Galaxy Novels by Steve Carper- Galaxy Magabooks by Gary Lovisi- Criswell Predicts: Fate & Spaceway by Tom Brinkmann- Shock Mystery Tales by Peter Enfantino- Pocket Pin-Ups trading cards by Richard KraussReviewsby Joe Wehrle, Jr. and Richard Krauss- H. G. Wells Society Newsletter- Bulldog Drummond by Sapper- Mystery, Detective, and Espionage Magazines by Michael L. CookFiction- "The Hideout" by Ron Fortier, art by Rob Davis- "A Rat Must Chew" by Gary Lovisi, art by Sean Azzopardi- "Strangers in Need" story and art by Joe Wehrle, Jr.- "Wounded Wizard" by John Kuharik, art by Michael NenoIncludes explicit language. Cartoons- Brad Foster- Bob VojtkoAlso includes- Editor's Notes- Suspense Magazine contents and reprint sources- Social media round-up- Opening LinesIncludes nearly 100 cover images. Contributors: Sean Azzopardi, Tom Brinkmann, Steve Carper, Rob Davis, Peter Enfantino, Ron Fortier, Brad Foster, Richard Krauss, John Kuharik, Gary Lovisi, Michael Neno, Bob Vojtko, Joe Wehrle Jr. and D. Blake Werts.