Preview
Creation Date
1953
Description
Gift of Richard N. Hurley.
Publisher
Pocket 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]: MARGIN OF TERROR/ by WILLIAM P./ McGIVERN/ author of Rogue Cop,/ The Big Heat, etc.; [emblem/ logo of a kangaroo reading for Pocket Books, center, left]: POCKET BOOK/ 25¢/ THE COMPLETE BOOK; [bottom left]: POCKET/ BOOKS/ INC.; [bottom, right]: The suspense thriller/ of the year!
Keywords
pulp fiction; paperbacks; covers (gathered matter components); text (layout feature); coats (garments); women; pistols; skirts (garments); fear; cities