Preview
Creation Date
1949
Description
Gift of Richard N. Hurley. Brett Halliday is the pseudonym for Davis Dresser
Publisher
Dell Books
Style/Period
Mid-twentieth century, Pulp Fiction
Culture
American
Materials/Techniques
covers (gathered matter components), paperbacks
Measurements
6.5 x 4.25 in.
Inscription
[top left]: A DELL BOOK/ DELL/ 426; [top]: MICHAEL SHAYNE IN KENTUCKY; [center]: a taste for violence; [center, left]: Brett Halliday
Keywords
paperbacks; pulp fiction; text (layout feature); couples; violence; degradation; suits (main garments); dresses (garments); objectification; anger