Preview
Creation Date
1955
Description
Gift of Richard N. Hurley.
Publisher
Fawcett
Style/Period
Mid-twentieth century, Pulp Fiction
Culture
American
Materials/Techniques
covers (gathered matter components), paperbacks
Measurements
7 x 4.25 in.
Inscription
[round yellow emblem,top left]: GOLD MEDAL BOOK/ [top]: Kids on the prowl/ for girls-for thrills-/for kicks-for murder/ [top right]: 25¢/ [center]: THE THRILL KIDS/ Vin Packer/ [bottom, in yellow banner]: "A REAL SHOCKER! says Richard S. Prather/ CREATOR OF SWELL SCOTT
Imprint
Gold Medal
Keywords
paperbacks; pulp fiction; text (layout feature); adolescents; illustrations (layout features); switchblade knives; logos