Tag Archives: Pulp Fiction

Almost Paradise

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

It’s always a happy day when a Tweet from Paperback Paradise pops up in my Twitter feed. I know that I’ve posted about the project before, but one can never have enough bibliophile humor. The graphic designer Domi creates the wildly popular … Continue reading →

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Pulp Fictions

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Brian D. Butler

Novelist Richard Kadrey has been delighting his Twitter followers by giving old book covers seriously depraved make-overs. His #PulpSabotage  is sometimes NSFW, but always amusing.  

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Better than the real thing

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to Travel Between The Pages know that here at TBTP World HQ we are inordinately fond of silly re-imagined book cover art. There’s something about old pulp fiction paperbacks that calls for satirical reworking. Surprisingly, these clever fake … Continue reading →

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Watching the Detectives

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Brian D. Butler

I am always impressed by the brilliant graphic mash-ups created by LA-based renaissance man Todd Alcott. He continues to come up with clever takes on books and music in the form of pulp paperback covers and album art work. You … Continue reading →

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Pulp Fiction Fictions

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

Screenwriter Todd Alcott, creates these wonderful digital mashups  that combine the language of pop music and the visual language of 20th century pulp fiction paperbacks. While Alcott finds many of his vintage book covers online, he still discovers a few … Continue reading →

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Mercilessly Miscellaneous Monday

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

h/t to Touchwood Design If you ever have seen the classic 50s horror film The Blob, you may recognize the historic Colonial Theater in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. They’ve been posting witty updates on their marquee all week. Cartoonist Chris Ware’s heartbreaking cover this … Continue reading →

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Because the Night

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Brian D. Butler

h/t Todd Alcott  

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We Can Be Heroes

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

Writer Todd Alcott has a brilliant side gig reimagining David Bowie songs as pulp fiction-style books. His clever bookcovers reference classic paperback books. You can see more of the covers at Alcott’s Etsy site and even purchase your own copies.

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Tales From Black Mirror

Posted on January 14, 2018 by Brian D. Butler

If you are not a fan of Black Mirror, these wonderfully retro illustrations won’t mean much to you. But if you can’t get enough of the show, Brazilian artist and illustrator Butcher Billy’s project Tales of the Unexpected Black Mirrors is just … Continue reading →

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Stephen King Inspired

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Brian D. Butler

I’m a huge fan of the always wacky art work by the brilliant Brazilian artist and illustrator who goes by the name Butcher Billy. These seasonally appropriate pulp fiction and horror inspired faux book covers are a treat. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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