This is an embarrassment of riches! Last week, I reviewed the wonderful Dames, Dolls & Gun Molls: The Art of Robert A. Maguire and now we have Gary Lovisi’s eye-popping collector’s guide to “Sexy Pulp Fiction Paperbacks.” Dames, Dolls & Delinquents is a browser’s delight. I’ve seen plenty of these covers before, but Lovisi also includes some obscure paperbacks that were completely new to me. How many of you have a copy of Morals Charge or They Kill to Live? Lovisi has found a number of British paperbacks to include that have fabulous covers: check out Blonde Dymamite and You’ve Had Your Chance. In addition to the incredible cover art work, Lovisi also provides bibliographic information and tries to identify the cover artist. Lovisi even provides estimates of the market value of the book depending on its condition. You can not pass this book up! GRADE: A
I finally registered so you are irrevocably set to have dinner with us. Patti
Patti, you have your pick of Wednesday (10/14), Thursday (10/15), or Friday (10/16).
Friday. We probably won’t get there until Friday and just stay the two nights. We will visit Amish country on the way down, something we have meant to do. I hope Megan comes so you can meet her too.
Okay, Patti! You’re locked in for Friday. We’re looking forward to it!