Pulp Tales

Ed Hulse, publisher at Murania Press, and author and pulp historian Will Murray discuss hard-boiled fiction in the western pulp magazines. It was recorded on Aug. 5, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.

The co-editors of the Men's Adventure Library, Bob Deis and Wyatt Doyle, discuss artist George Gross, whose career ranged from the pulps to men's adventure magazines to paperbacks. It was recorded on Aug. 5, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.

Author William Patrick Maynard moderates a panel consisting of Christopher Paul Carey, Ron Chandler, Noir Hayes, Craig McDonald, and Will Murray, writers who are bringing pulp-style fiction into the 21st century. It was recorded on Aug. 5, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.

Jennifer DiGiacomo, editor of the early Doc Savage fanzine The Savage Society of Bronze, and author and pulp historian Will Murray discuss the pulp fanzine on its 40th anniversary. It was recorded on Aug. 5, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.

2022 Munsey Award-winner Rick Lai moderates a discussion of science-fiction Grand Master Philip José Farmer's Secrets of the Nine books, with authors Win Scott Eckert and Frank Schildiner. The presentation was part of FarmerCon 17, held in conjunction with PulpFest 50. FarmerCon celebrates the legacy of author Philip José Farmer. It was recorded on Aug. 4, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.

Morgan Holmes discusses Robert E. Howard and Fiction House publishers. It was recorded on Aug. 4, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.

Ed Hulse, publisher at Murania Press, and professor Garyn Roberts consider Popular Publication's chameleon, Dime Mystery. It was recorded on Aug. 4, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.

Artist and pulp art historian David Saunders examines the career of Nick Eggenhoffer, dean of western illustrators. It was recorded on Aug. 4, 2022, at PulpFest 50, in Pittsburgh Pa.

ThePulp. Net's William Lampkin moderates a panel discussion reflecting on 50 years of pulp conventions, from 1972's first Pulpcon to 2022's PulpFest 50. The panel consists of pulp convention attendees from most decades: The Pulpster editor emeritus Tony Davis; pulp historian Don Hutchison; New Pulp creator Sara Light-Waller; pulp collector Walker Martin; and PulpFest chair Jack Cullers. It was rec...

Members of the podcast and comedy troupe Freshly Squeezed Pulp discuss "Introducing Pulp’s Legacy of Adventure to a Younger Generation." Appearing on the panel are Madeleine "Mac" Gogné, Victoria Wang, and Teddi Norrell. The panel was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Ed Hulse and Will Murray discuss "Walter B. Gibson and His Shadows." Hulse is publisher at Murania Press, and Murray is an author and pulp historian. Murray's latest book is "Master of Mystery: The Rise of The Shadow." This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Wyatt Doyle and Bob Deis, co-editors of the Men’s Adventure Library book series, profile "Eva Lynd: Countess, Actress, and Cover Girl." Lynd was an artist’s model who graced the covers of many men’s adventure magazines, which evolved from the pulp magazines. She also acted in TV shows and commercials. Deis runs the website menspulpmags.com. Doyle is the head of the New Texture publishing imprint (...

Tim King discusses "In the Shadow of Houdini," a look at the magical secrets of fictioneer Walter B. Gibson and the stories he wrote of The Shadow. King is a career investigator for the military and intelligence services, and a member of the Society of American Magicians. He has a forthcoming book also titled "In the Shadow of Houdini." This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFe...

Laurie Powers interviews author and pulp historian Will Murray. It's titled "The Wild Adventures of Will Murray: A PulpFest Profile." Powers is author of "Queen of the Pulps: The Reign of Daisy Bacon and 'Love Story Magazine.' " Murray is an author and pulp historian, whose latest book is "Master of Mystery: The Rise of The Shadow." This event was recorded on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at PulpFest 2...

Doug Ellis discusses "The Weird Tales of Margaret Brundage," a survey of covers that Brundage illustrated for "Weird Tales" magazine. Ellis is a pulp art collector and historian. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Chris Kalb and William Lampkin discuss "Selling The Shadow," a look at how The Shadow was promoted in pulp magazines, on radio, and in films, from 1930 through the mid-1950s. Chris Kalb and his brother, David, are publishers at Age of Aces Books. Lampkin is proprietor of ThePulp. Net and editor of The Pulpster. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Laurie Powers discusses "The Queen and Her Court: Great Women Pulp Editors of the Pulp Magazines." Powers is author of "Queen of the Pulps: The Reign of Daisy Bacon and 'Love Story Magazine.' " This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Christopher Paul Carey and Cathy Wilbanks discuss "The News from Tarzana: Thrilling Updates From Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc." Carey is director of publications at Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., and Wilbanks is vice president of operations there. The panel was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Henry G. Franke III moderates “Beyond the Farthest Star: A Classic Science Fiction Novel Restored,” a panel featuring Christopher Paul Carey and Cathy Wilbanks. Henry is the editor of The Burroughs Bulletin. Carey is director of publications at Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., and Wilbanks is vice president of operations there. The panel was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event...

Henry G. Franke III discusses "The Unfinished Tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs: Mars, Venus, Poloda, and Tarzan's Africa." Franke is the editor of The Burroughs Bulletin. His presentation was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Jim Beard examines "The Shadow: Multimedia Hero." Beard is a freelance writer, editor, and publisher, specializing in adventure fiction in the classic pulp style. This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Michelle Nolan discusses "Love on the Racks," a survey of romance publications from the pulp magazines to the comics. A long time journalist, Nolan is author of multiple articles and books, including, "Love on the Racks: A History of American Romance Comics." This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Chet Williamson reads a presentation written by pulp art historian David Saunders. The presentation, "The Shadow Artists: Inside and Out," looks at the artists who painted the covers of "The Shadow" magazine. This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Henry G. Franke III discusses "The Amazing, Thrilling, and Fantastic Edgar Rice Burroughs." Franke is the editor of The Burroughs Bulletin. His presentation was part of ERBfest, held in conjunction with PulpFest. This event was recorded on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at PulpFest 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

John Locke, publisher at Off-Trail Publications, discusses "Born Writing: The Unparalleled Career of Arthur J. Burks." The talk was recorded on Aug. 17, 2019, at PulpFest 2019, in Pittsburgh Pa.