Pat Calhoun Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 'Bertram Russell' was pseudo for L. H. Hardingham. Knowing Russell's real name doesn't help us too much does it? well- it doesn't help too much, but with this little info we've got to take what we can get. at least it hints that it was a distinct (and previously unknown to us) author, and not OAK or somesuch writing under a house name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 well- it doesn't help too much, but with this little info we've got to take what we can get. at least it hints that it was a distinct (and previously unknown to us) author, and not OAK or somesuch writing under a house name. I agree with you. I just meant that now he seems more mysterious than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 according to the Internet SF Database 'Bertram Russell' was pseudo for L. H. Hardingham. Maybe this is him? 1922 Export Trade Directory. L.H. Hardingham %20216%20pine%20st%%20san%20francisco&f=false'>Chichester & Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 The only other story I know of by Bertram Russell (Hardingham) is "The Death Bloom" which appeared in the first issue of Murder Mysteries (April 1929). Interesting typo they made on the cover. Cover by Ray Wardel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickamabob Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Crime Does Not Pay #43 (January 1946) Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Not a violent cover but a very cleverly designed one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Mentallo Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Not a violent cover but a very cleverly designed one. Never noticed the guy in the mirror before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Mentallo Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 according to the Internet SF Database 'Bertram Russell' was pseudo for L. H. Hardingham. Simple research unearthed nothing more... Knowing Russell's real name doesn't help us too much does it? I wonder if he wrote under any other names? Anyway, here's another, bigger scan of the cover illustration for all to enjoy. C.C. Senf Synopsis of the story: "The Scourge of B'Moth" Beautifully designed covers from this period. I'd love to see more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Not a violent cover but a very cleverly designed one. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Beautifully designed covers from this period. I'd love to see more! Here you go... "The Devil-Plant" Cover by C.C. Senf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Mentallo Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Beautifully designed covers from this period. I'd love to see more! Here you go... "The Devil-Plant" Cover by C.C. Senf Thanks BZ, these are fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEyeSees Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Beautifully designed covers from this period. I'd love to see more! Here you go... "The Devil-Plant" Cover by C.C. Senf Thx for posting BZ ... I love man eating plants!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrooge Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Thx for posting BZ ... I love man eating plants!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TupennyConan Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Bertrand Russell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickamabob Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Not a violent cover but a very cleverly designed one. I think the dog in the upper-right corner is in on it somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theagenes Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thx for posting BZ ... I love man eating plants!! I know how that guy feels. I had a similar problem doing some yardwork last weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thx for posting BZ ... I love man eating plants!! I know how that guy feels. I had a similar problem doing some yardwork last weekend. Very funny. I know there must be other man eating plant covers, but the Baffling Mysteries and the Amazing are the only two I've actually been able to identify (via Google). Can anyone think of others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 On many of C.C. Senf's Weird Tales covers I've noticed that he paints the damsel in distress with a tear or two flowing down her cheek. I don't recall seeing many other examples of pulp artists who have done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 "Red Shadows" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingDonut Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 On many of C.C. Senf's Weird Tales covers I've noticed that he paints the damsel in distress with a tear or two flowing down her cheek. I don't recall seeing many other examples of pulp artists who have done that. Of course she's crying. SHE'S BEING EATEN BY A PLANT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
