Closed! Randall Dowling's House of Unusual Gems- paperbacks, digests, and magazines 8 8

[Randall Dowling]

On 3/21/2023 at 12:07 AM, OtherEric said:

The only "adult" publisher I'm really looking for is Essex House, which is known for the writing more than the covers.  But I've only ever found one of their books in the wild.

Makes sense considering a few of the authors they published. 

[N e r V]

On 3/20/2023 at 7:07 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Lion 118, Jerry Sohl, The Haploids, 1953. Almost NF. A very pretty and bright copy of this sought after title with a small crease on the top right of the front cover. A classic early Sci-Fi title. Classic cover by Rafael De Soto. $50

Take

[Randall Dowling]

On 3/21/2023 at 7:07 AM, N e r V said:

Take

That's a great book! 

[Randall Dowling]

After looking at what I have, I'm going to shift gears a little and list some magazines next.  It'll take me a day to get them sorted so I'll resume tomorrow instead of tonight.  In the meantime, if anyone sees anything they want, feel free to take 20% off what's already posted.  Offer good only until I start back up

[dover]

On 3/20/2023 at 10:09 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Ballantine, Leigh Brackett, The Ginger Star, 1974. Almost NF. Great looking book with excellent colors and gloss but a minor wear to the edges and paper loss at the head and heel of the spine- still a solid, square tight book. Cover art by the immortal, Jim Steranko. $20

at 20% off the already low low low price!!

[dover]

I think Fred has a beautifully false interpretation of life but I find myself wanting to get there. Like Frazetta, I wish to ease into the picture and become a part of the illusion. 

 

[Jonathan78]

On 3/19/2023 at 12:05 PM, Randall Dowling said:

This round is going to be mostly crime and adult themed paperbacks from the 40s, 50s, and 60s.  The most remarkable thing about most of these books is the incredible talent of various illustrators- my favorite of which, Robert Maguire, shows up frequently.

Monarch Books 110, Brian Harwin, Touch Me Not, 1959. VG+. Nice bright copy with excellent colors. A non-color breaking crease on the upper left of the cover holds it from higher grades. Robert Maguire is the artist for this title. If you haven't looked at his art before, I highly recommend checking it out. Jim Silke, Dave Stevens and many others were highly influenced by Maguire. In my mind, he's far superior to Matt Baker and second only to Frank Frazetta in his illustration art. $20

Take at 20% off

[Jonathan78]

On 3/19/2023 at 12:10 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Monarch Books 125, Stuart Friedman, Nikki, 1959. VG. General wear on the cover and slight soiling on the back cover- otherwise a nice looking book. I think this might be about women liking other women. Another great cover by Robert Maguire. $15

Take at 20% off

[Jonathan78]

On 3/20/2023 at 10:03 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Brandon House 952, Nick Allan, Divorce Bait, 1965. VG (unread). Very pretty copy that looks like new except for the marked out price and an indentation on the front cover- otherwise clean and bright. Cover art by Fred Fixler. $50

Take at 20% off

[Randall Dowling]

On 3/21/2023 at 3:56 PM, Jonathan78 said:

Take at 20% off

 

On 3/21/2023 at 3:55 PM, Jonathan78 said:

Take at 20% off

 

On 3/21/2023 at 3:54 PM, Jonathan78 said:

Take at 20% off

Nice grabs, sir!  Always a pleasure working with you. 

[Surfing Alien]

On 3/19/2023 at 12:13 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Monarch Books 137, Hal Ellson, Jailbait Street, 1959. VG+. A very pretty copy of this sought after title with a slight spine lean- otherwise nice and bright. Hal Ellson (who I for years assumed was a pseudonym for Harlan Ellison- it is not) was famous for his novels about rebellious youth at the time and the growing concern over juvenile delinquency. Cover art by the prolific and talented Ray Johnson (there was an excellent article on Johnson last fall in Illustration magazine). $20

Diana Dors One of those books I call a "Fridge Magnet" because it's so famous in JD circles that it can be found on fridge magnets and post cards.

[Randall Dowling]

On 3/21/2023 at 4:10 PM, Surfing Alien said:

Diana Dors One of those books I call a "Fridge Magnet" because it's so famous in JD circles that it can be found on fridge magnets and post cards.

Yours at 20% off, my friend! 

[N e r V]

On 3/20/2023 at 7:05 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Brandon House 961, Pamela Kaye, The Passion Hunters, 1966. VG-. General wear and slight paper loss at head of the spine- otherwise solid and tight. Cover art by Fred Fixler. $40

At 20% off take

[davet75]

On 3/19/2023 at 6:02 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Berkley G-34, Donald Henderson Clarke, Alabam' (copy A), 1956. VG. Bright and glossy with some non-color breaking creasing- still a solid presentable copy. Cover art by Robert Maguire. $10

Take @20% off

[davet75]

On 3/19/2023 at 12:35 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Monarch Books 433, Karl Kramer, Kiss Me Quick, 1964. G/VG. Lots of wear but it's all there, still a nice bright cover. Cover art by Robert Maguire. Free to the first person to purchase 3 or more books in Round 2!

Take if still available

[davet75]

On 3/19/2023 at 6:04 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Berkley G-76, Donald Henderson Clarke, The Chastity of Gloria Boyd, 1957. G/VG. It's a nice looking book and everything is attached but the spine has a lean and is broken on the back due to crease. Cover art by Robert Maguire. $5

Take @20% off

[davet75]

On 3/19/2023 at 6:07 PM, Randall Dowling said:

Berkley G-153, Christopher Isherwood, The Last of Mr. Norris (copy B), 1958. VG/F. Nice, bright, and clean copy with just a bit of surface wear. Cover art by Robert Maguire. $10

Take @20% off for the cinderella love 25 vibe.  Plus this is a much cooler cover than the 1952 Avon paperback! 

[Randall Dowling]

My apologies, guys.  I had one of those days where my last meeting was a 5 hour-one hour meeting.  Need to eat yet and then probably crash.  Only a catastrophic event will stop me from listing more tomorrow.  Discount continues to apply until then.

[Randall Dowling]

A heads up to all, I am going to post tonight but it's going to be later.  I'll be posting mostly Men's Adventure magazines.  No comic mags will be posted this evening.

Just didn't want to keep anyone on the line if they're not interested in that sort of thing.  Stay tuned.

[mstrange]

On 3/22/2023 at 5:25 PM, Randall Dowling said:

My apologies, guys.  I had one of those days where my last meeting was a 5 hour-one hour meeting.  Need to eat yet and then probably crash.  Only a catastrophic event will stop me from listing more tomorrow.  Discount continues to apply until then.

Will there be listings tonight??? @Randall Dowling