The Mid Century Vault

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Think pulp fiction is just a Tarantino movie? Think again! In this episode of The Mid Century Vault, pop culture historian Philip Mershon takes a deep dive into the fascinating, lurid, and captivating world of pulp magazines and paperbacks from the 1930s to the 1970s. Come along while we explore how these cheap, sensational magazines and books became a cultural phenomenon, the art behind those eye-popping covers, and the hardboiled authors who defined entire genres. Discover how these "weapons in the war of ideas" created a nation of readers and why they ultimately faded from the spotlight. Here's the link to the Pulp Covers site I promised. Enjoy! https://pulpcovers.com/ If you'd like to further support my work, here's my buy me a coffee link: https://coff.ee/philipmershon For more Mid Century Vault adventures, just go here: https://www.youtube.com/user/philipmershon New episodes release every Friday and Sunday. If I could ask, please watch videos to the end, this really helps as much as liking and commenting, which, of course, helps like crazy. Be sure to subscribe and become part of our new community, thanks! #pulpfiction #popculturehistory #midcentury #books #vintagebooks #pulpcovers #quentinTarantino