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LEO MARGULIES. Giant of the Pulps. His Thrilling, Exciting and Popular Journey
by Sherman, Philip
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- A very good plus copy in the original photo illustrated perfect bound wrappers, as issued
- ISBN 10
- 1618272985
- ISBN 13
- 9781618272980
- Seller
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Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States
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About This Item
N.P.: Altus Press, 2017. First edition. Paperback. A very good plus copy in the original photo illustrated perfect bound wrappers, as issued. Pulp magazines written initially for boys in the first half of the Twentieth Century dominated the industry with stories about cowboys and Indians, science fiction, and adventure. They were written by such illustrious authors as Louis L'Amour, Ray Bradbury, L. Ron Hubbard, and Isaac Asimov, with a readership of tens of millions, for 10 cents a copy. The best-known editor of this era was Leo Margulies, editor-in-chief of Standard Magazines - The Thrilling Group. During one period, he bought two million words a month. He edited more than 70 magazines and was, for a time, the highest-paid pulp magazine editor in the country. Leo Margulies: Giant of the Pulps-His Thrilling, Exciting, and Popular Journey, by his nephew, Philip Sherman, includes stories by members of his family, friends, and writers, about his generosity and encouragement to so many. Dr. Sherman's extensive research draws largely upon correspondence records from university archives, including University of Oregon, Northern Arizona University, Boston University, and Texas A&M University, and many others, and from journals such as Writers' Digest and Author & Journalist. He talked and wrote to writers and others who knew his uncle and of course drew upon his own family's personal experiences with this remarkable man. 342 pages.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ed Smith Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15319
- Title
- LEO MARGULIES. Giant of the Pulps. His Thrilling, Exciting and Popular Journey
- Author
- Sherman, Philip
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - A very good plus copy in the original photo illustrated perfect bound wrappers, as issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- ISBN 10
- 1618272985
- ISBN 13
- 9781618272980
- Publisher
- Altus Press
- Place of Publication
- N.P.
- Date Published
- 2017
- Keywords
- biography, pulp magazines, Forest Ackerman, Edgar Rice Burroughs, history of pulps, sci-fi, adventure
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About the Seller
Ed Smith Books
Biblio member since 2009
Bainbridge Island, Washington
About Ed Smith Books
Ed Smith Books specializes in better condition modern literary first editions, signed books, photographic monographs, screen and theater related material and pop culture. We offer appraisals for books and photographs. We are located a short ferry ride from downtown Seattle, WA on Bainbridge Island. Since 1985 (ABAA since 1995). Two authors we specialize in are Charles Bukowski and Hunter S Thompson. Open by appointment.
Glossary
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
- Pulp magazines
- Magazines published primarily in the 20th Century named for the cheaply produced wood pulp paper on which they were printed....