Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you another interesting series from the UK. This time he is focusing on British author Vernon Warren and his Brandon Thriller Series! Very much along the vein of Mike Hammer, Mark Brandon is a tough guy, Private Eye who likes to fight and hates the cops! witty and fast passed, these books keep your attention and are hard to put down! Beautiful cover art on these books as well. The stories were also printed in Digit paperbacks. Very much worth the effort to find and read... They will definitely take a premier spot in any vintage book collection!

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you up-to-date with what’s going on with him. Gary has 4 new books in the works, first is the third installment of his “The Sicilian” series, next is a MYSTERY, crime and Noir Notebook” , and two collections of early stories by Gary that only appeared in small presses and obscure fanzines. Each story is updated and expanded.. first one is WEIRD TALES, a collection of terror and horror stories along the vein of HP Lovecraft, the other is I, BARBARIAN sword and sorcery tales in the vein of Robert E Howard. As always, Gary is working on a new issue of Paperback Parade, this will be issue #118. Gary as also been attending the GOTHAM PULP COLLECTORS CLUB meetings every third Saturday of each month at the Mulberry Street Library in NYC, from 1pm to 4pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. You can also attend virtually if you contact Chris at https://gothampulpcollectors.com.
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Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you two wonderful new editions from “The Men’s Adventure Library”. THE NAKED AND THE DEADLY, a collection of stories by Lawrence Block that appeared in men’s adventure magazines in the 1950’s and 1960’s. They have published this collection in different editions, a mass market paperback, because, as the publisher explains, “honors Block’s many successes in that format. An ebook that mirrors the contents of the paperback, an expanded, full color hardcover edition that adds almost SIXTY PAGES of exclusive content, including deep background and context by the editors, dozens of covers and illustrations, an entire 8,000 word story exclusive to the hardcover edition, and a signed and numbered edition of the expanded hardcover, limited to 200 copies, with a custom bookplate tipped-in by hand featuring the signatures of Lawrence Block, Robert Deis, and Wyatt Doyle (available via http://www.BlockNaked.com while copies remain.” All editions include opening remarks by the editors, and a brand new introduction by Lawrence Block written for this book. The mass market paperback, ebook, and expanded hardcover are available via Amazon worldwide, other selected booksellers and the MensPulpMags.com website. Copies can be ordered by any library or bookstore that buys from the major book outlet Ingram Spark. Paperback lists for $16.95, the Hardcover lists for $39.95, the ebook is $10.99 and the limited signed $49.99.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you another “recommended reading” video! First up, female author P.G. Nagle’s interesting Civil War series and Stephen Dando-Collins’ Ancient Roman Book. Don’t forget to visit Gary on YouTube for more (and longer!) content.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you two vintage paperback book series aimed at the Woman’s market. First is Woman’s Weekly Library From the UK, second is a boxed set from UNI-Books, of Nurse Books! Published from the late 50’s thru the 60’s these books not only have charm, but they have a few gems, in terms of authors and cover artists! Please like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like this and be sure to visit Gary on Facebook, YouTube and on our website at https://www.gryphonbooks.com.

Gary & Lucille Lovisi each finish the same story, their way! The challenge began after a dinner conversation with a vegetarian friend, who issued a warning about what was going to happen to meat eaters after the animals took over! Gary reads both versions for your approval. Which story do you think is closer to what would happen if indeed “they” do take over?!?

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you into the Gryphon Books Archives opening the file on Charles Beckman Jr. Beckman was a pulp writer , vintage paperback book writer and also had a Popular Jazz band! Many of his stories have a strong jazz influence with realistic settings and flavor that only an authentic Cat could portray! We have trouble uploading videos over 15 minutes, so we chopped this into two parts, so be sure to watch part 2!

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you into the Gryphon Books Archives, this time Gary opens the file on Charles Beckman Jr., a prolific writer who's career spanned decades and who’s work appeared in the pulps, vintage digests, crime, noir, detective, sleaze and western paperbacks! He also has a popular jazz band and published nonfiction books about jazz! Gary’s article on Beckman appeared in PP#77, he also did an article on one of his novels titled “Honky Tonk Girl” that Gary highly recommends. Wildside Press reprinted the novel with an introduction by Gary and information about it can be found on their website at https://www.wildsidepress.com. Bold Venture Press also collected Charles stories as well as some of his jazz books. Information on those can be found at https://www.boldventure.com. As always please like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like this and be sure to visit Gary on Facebook, YouTube and on our website at https://www.gryphonbooks.com.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you a wonderful Historical Adventure Series in the vein of the Hornblower series or one by Patrick O’Brian. This three book series is by Jay Worrall. It is a great read and worth a serious look. Please like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like this and be sure to visit Gary on YouTube and on our website at www.gryphonbooks.com.

Gary Lovisi and Paperback Parade brings you another rare series of vintage paperbacks from the 1960’s. These are a short run of books. 10 are shown here, there are at least 6 more, numbered 100-116. You might recognize the look of these as they are from the same publisher of Saber Tropic & Fabian books. These were published under the imprint of National Library Books between 1964 and 1967. They are a beautiful series with edgy, albeit over the top cover art dealing with gay, gender bending and detective sleaze topics. Although some books are rare, others in the series are around and well worth looking for! Please like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like this and be sure to visit Gary on YouTube and on our website at https://www.gryphonbooks.com.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you a look at some wonderful and early art of famed artists Bruce Timm! Bruce Timm did cover and interior art for Gryphon Books in the 1990’s and here we have dug up some early art from our archives. Most of these images haven’t seen the light of day since they were published! We are going through all of our archives and plan on featuring more in the future. Please like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like this.
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This latest offer from Jay A. Gertzman (Author of “Pulp, According To David Goodis”), is titled “Beyond Twisted Sorrow” and published by Down & Out Books. This is a very well written and researched examination of Noir fiction and characters as well as the social and political implications of these stories. For more information on this book and other titles you can visit: https://downandoutbooks.com or Gary on eBay at gryphon209.

Gary Lovisi snd Paperback Parade brings you a look at his new book, just released by Bold Venture Press. Titled “Hardcases and Homicide, A Griff and Fats Casebook”! This trade-sized Paperback collects 7 stories, three of which were written for this book along with a gallery featuring never before published art by various, talented artists! Information about this book and other great titles be sure to visit https://www.boldventurepress.com.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you a great read feom
Classic crime writer Frank Gruber. This one is titled “Smoky Road” and is from 1949.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you a wonderful series from a Canadian author S.T. Russell. Although Sean Thomas Russell has written many books in Fantasy and Science Fiction, he has only written 4 books in the Sea Adventure genre. These books are wonderful and filled with real sea faring flavor as the author himself is an avid seaman! If you are a fan of Foresters’ Hornblower books, you’ll absolutely love these! Please like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like this and be sure to visit Gary on Facebook, YouTube and on our website at https://www.gryphonbooks.com.

Gary Lovisi & Paperback Parade brings you an update on the Paramus Barnes & Noble book store. As you may know, the Paramus NJ Barnes & Noble was one of just 5 stores nationwide with a used book annex. They were at this location on route 17 for 28 years and are set to close March 17, 2023. It is sad to see another used book store go out of business as the employees have said that although they are looking for a new location to reopen the NEW store, it will not have a used book section. If you are around route 17 in Paramus NJ before March 17th, you might want to stop in for some discounted books. As of Feb, 17th they were offering 40% off cover price; membership discount does NOT apply to this closing sale.

Gary Lovisi celebrates his 300th YouTube video by sharing his vintage store display rack. This is a Pocket Books rack filled with the same books that you would have seen in it in the 1940’s! There are many racks roaming around the country side, so keep your eyes open at those flea markets and and garage sales. They have even been know to pop up on eBay now and again (although postage is usually crazy, or it will be a “pick-up-only” option). Thanks for watching and be sure to visit Gary on Facebook, YouTube and on our website at https://www.gryphonbooks.com.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade wishes everyone a happy and healthy Valentines Day with a look at some creative ways vintage publishers found to use the word “LOVE” in their titles! Believe us when er tell you, this is only a small sample! Please like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like this and be sure to visit Gary on Facebook, YouTube and on our website at https://www.gryphonbooks.com.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade talks about some condition issues you’ll likely deal with when you collect vintage paperbacks. Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like this and be sure to visit Gary on YouTube, Facebook and on our website at https://www.gryphonbooks.com

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you another great series of vintage Paperbacks from the UK. These are early Hank Janson vintage paperbacks from Gaywood press. Originally created by Stephen Frances Hank Janson is a tough, Hardboiled PI And newspaper man who gets the scoop on crime! These are the books that created huge amounts of controversy, largely because of the beautiful, but risqué cover art of Reginald Heade! Interestingly enough, it is because of these same covers that these books are highly sought after today! Please like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like this and be sure to visit Gary on Facebook, YouTube and on our website at https://www.gryphonbooks.com

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you a wonderful story of the extensive work by one prolific pulp writer and how his loving wife fought to keep his memory alive! Please like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like this and be sure to visit Gary on Facebook, YouTube and on our website at https://www.gryphonbooks.com.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you a wonderful series of vintage British Edgar Rice Burroughs paperbacks from Pinnacle Books. Published from the early 1950’s. To see the full series, including the early digest sized editions from GOULDEN ,be sure to visit Gary on YouTube.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you a quick look at an interesting western series from Dell/Banburt from the early 1980’s. Titled in the AGENT BRAD SPEAR series, there are 12 books that we are aware of, and that are featured here. All numbered with popular authors under pseudonyms with brilliant cover art, uncredited but signed with the initials “JL”! Please like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like and be sure to visit Gary on Facebook, YouTube and on our website at https://www.gryphonbooks.com.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade brings you a sneak peak of a new book from Vanguard Publishing. Titled “Frazetta Book Cover Art” By J. David Spurlock with Patrick K. Hill. This is a large, hardcover with approximately 180 glossy pages and boasts to be the “complete collection” and “Definitive Reference”! This book features every book cover, with variants, published with color reproductions as well as some interior title pages! This slipcase edition is limited to 2,000 copies. For more information you can visit Vanguard Publishing at their web site at: http://www.vanguardpublishing.com.

Gary Lovisi And Paperback Parade shares his thoughts on seeing the off broadway production of “A Sherlock Carol” written and directed by Mark Shanahan and playing at the NEW WORLD STAGES, 340 W50th Street, NYC. If you are in the city between now and January 1st, consider treating yourself and seeing this play! You can find out more information at https://asherlockcarol.com and/or find discounted tickets on TodayTix. Please like and subscribe if you’d like to see more content like this and be sure to visit Gary on Facebook, YouTube and on our website at https://www.gryphonbooks.com.
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