Preview
Creation Date
1952
Description
Gift of Richard N. Hurley.
Publisher
Bantam
Style/Period
Mid-twentieth century, Pulp Fiction
Culture
American
Materials/Techniques
covers (gathered matter components), paperbacks
Measurements
7 x 4.25 in.
Inscription
[top center]: ANGELA - HOPE- ELLEN TERRA - CARRIE- / Four Southern Girls Awoke to Womanhood / [square red & black emblem, upper left]: A1136 / A BANTAM/ GIANT/ 35¢/ [center]: LAMENT for/FOUR VIRGINS/ Lael Tucker/ [lower white banner]: A BANTAM GIANT/ COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED
Keywords
paperbacks; pulp fiction; text (layout feature); women; illustrations (layout features); logos; evening dresses (garments); objectification