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DescriptionContinuing with the Pulp art I'm finally getting around to posting, here's a BEAUTIFUL one!It's a tightly rendered pencil prelim cover to the Popular Western Pulp magazine by the great George Rozen (THE Shadow artist to many) The image was eventually published. I'm told it did in fact grace the cover of a Popular Western... BUT my research shows in Feb. 1945 Rozen published a nearly identical cover for Rio Kid Western. It's nearly exactly the same right down to the cows, the poses... everything EXCEPT, the gorgeous woman on the horse was replaced by a man! There's no doubt that this prelim was used for this cover. Also in 1949 Rozen contributed another similar cover to Popular Library #199 "Whispering Range". It's possible Rozen did a self-swipe on that Whispering Range cover. As you can clearly see, back in the days of the Pulps is was not uncommon for a cover to be submitted to, say, "Dime Westerns"... but ultimately appear on "Spicy Western", "Thrilling Western", or any of the other myriad titles that appeared throughout the Pulp years. Someday I'll have more time to see if this image was also published on a Popular Western cover. Till then I hope you enjoy this gorgeous 7x10 rendition. Truly spectacular in person. Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/22/2021
Given the theory of multiverse, it could have been used in a diffrent timeline and then also used here in the example you used. In any case, this prelim kind of has the eyes going in all the directions where the cowboy looks up left, the damsel looks down left, and the horse looks directly at you. If I'm only making eye contact with the horse, I may think this story is about the horse.
David Martin
Member Since 2020
2 - Posted on 6/22/2021
Marcus Wai wrote:
Given the theory of multiverse, it could have been used in a diffrent timeline and then also used here in the example you used. In any case, this prelim kind of has the eyes going in all the directions where the cowboy looks up left, the damsel looks down left, and the horse looks directly at you. If I'm only making eye contact with the horse, I may think this story is about the horse.
That's a funny therory!
Dewey Cassell
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/22/2021
Wow - what a great piece (and a terrific backstory.) Thanks for posting it.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 6/24/2021
Like a pulp detective, you uncovered the clues, rescued the prelim's legacy, and solved the case.
Dewey Cassell
Member Since 2004
2 - Posted on 6/24/2021
Marcus Wai wrote:
Like a pulp detective, you uncovered the clues, rescued the prelim's legacy, and solved the case.
Marcus is right. Great detective work. It seems clear the drawing was used as a the basis for two covers, each of which incorporated elements from the original. Congratulations on a great piece!
Larry Wilson
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 6/24/2021
Marcus Wai wrote:
Like a pulp detective, you uncovered the clues, rescued the prelim's legacy, and solved the case.
lol, thanks! It's the fun of the hobby!
Larry Wilson
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 6/24/2021
Dewey Cassell wrote:
Marcus is right. Great detective work. It seems clear the drawing was used as a the basis for two covers, each of which incorporated elements from the original. Congratulations on a great piece!
Thanks Dewey! It's all part of the fun of the hobby. With prices so high, you've got to still be able to enjoy it.
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