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Bob Deis

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I’m a #pulp culture historian who focuses on vintage men’s adventures magazines and paperbacks. I co-edit the Men’s Adventure Library book series, the MEN’S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY magazine and the ART OF RON LESSER book series. My website is MensPulpMags.com.

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 11h

A true classic!

Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 11h

I was 12 years old when the movie TARAS BULBA came out in 1962. I loved it and remember being awed when Yul Brynner, as Taras, cuts off the hand of a snide Polish officer. Today, at age 75, I rewatched it and felt the same love and awe. I’m still a teenager in my mind.

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 2d

Interesting! I had to look up some more info on that. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pepper%...

Pepper's ghost - Wikipedia

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 2d

That’s a classic!

Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 2d

I WATCHED THEM EAT ME ALIVE is now available in softcover and expanded hardcover editions on Amazon in the US (amzn.to/2uqXKFv) and worldwide – or directly from me via my MensPulpMags.com bookstore or my eBay listings (ebay.com/usr/subtropicbob).

I Watched Them Eat Me Alive: Killer Creatures in Men's Adventure Magazines (Men's Adventure Library Journal)

Amazon.com: I Watched Them Eat Me Alive: Killer Creatures in Men's Adventure Magazines (Men's Adventure Library Journal): 9781943444342: Deis, Robert, Doyle, Wyatt: Books

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to Booktuber Tim from Secret Fire Books for his enthusiastic review of the Men's Adventure Library story and art anthology I WATCHED THEM EAT ME ALIVE, which I co-edited with Wyatt Doyle. Here's a link to Tim's video, queued up to the start of his review -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Som...

Monthly Reading Report - August 2025

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 3d

The illustration for the 'Stumpy' Jim story shown above was done by Sydney Shores. Syd is best known for his comic book artwork but he also did a lot of cover and interior art for men's adventure magazines. You can see more examples in the post on my blog at the following link -> bit.ly/3L48aaE

Legendary comics artist Syd Shores also did some wild men’s “sweat magazine” covers… - The Men's Adventure Magazines Blog

Most people who are familiar with artist Sydney “Syd” Shores (1913-1973) think of him as a comic book artist. And, indeed, he was one of the greatest comic book artists…

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 3d

Before there was Freddie Kruger, there was 'Stumpy' Jim Carwick, who had spikes where his fingers used to be. In this story from MAN'S TRUE DANGER, Oct. 1963, he uses them to get revenge on the punks who cut them off. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines Facebook Group -> bit.ly/mensadventureFB.)

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 3d

New on Joe Kenney's great "Glorious Trash" blog, a review of a horror novel I was unaware of: CANDLEMAS EVE by Jeffrey Sackett (Bantam Books, 1988). Joe notes that one of the characters is "a hot Satanic pulp horror chick." Sounds like a fun read to me. ;-) Here's a link to the post...

Candlemas Eve

Candlemas Eve, by Jeffrey Sackett May, 1988 Bantam Books A few years back I reviewed Mark Of The Werewolf by Jeffrey Sackett; checking my...

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 7d

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 7d

Interesting find

Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 7d

Wowza! I’ve been to his house once and saw his collection. It’s truly awesome.

Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 7d

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 7d

Great article!

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 7d

In addition to vintage croc and gator attack stories, MAQ #9 (amzn.to/49ygMye) includes an article by movie maven John Harrison about croc and gator films and an article about Australian men's adventure mags by pulp culture historian Andrew Nette—the first article about Aussie MAMs ever published.

THE MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #9: FULL COLOR EDITION

Amazon.com: THE MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #9: FULL COLOR EDITION: 9798864490693: Deis, Robert, Cunningham, Bill, Nette, Andrew, Harrison, John: Books

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 7d

"Gator Ground" by Robert Edmond Alter, illustrated by Doug Allen, is one of my favorite stories in issue #9 of THE MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY, the magazine I co-edit with Bill Cunningham. MAQ #9 (amzn.to/49ygMye) features classic croc and gator attack stories from vintage men's adventure magazines.

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Josh Boldt @joshaboldt.bsky.social · 9d

Beginning a process that I have long considered, which is creating a small press. For now, this is a placeholder. But look for more details soon. We will be seeking offbeat fiction and literary mystery, with a sweet spot for Southern Gothic. @brownhoundpress.bsky.social

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 7d

As an indie publisher myself, I wish you great success and look forward to seeing what you publish.

Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 7d

I love that one. And Marvin. And Matheson.

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Joel Meadows @joelmeadows.bsky.social · 8d

holmes vol.2 paperback cover design @urbanbarbarian.bsky.social @jeffmariotte.bsky.social @marklondon.bsky.social @mikemarts.bsky.social

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 7d

Richard Matheson is best known for novels, like I AM LEGEND, and his TWILIGHT ZONE scripts. But he also wrote stories for men's adventure magazines, like this Western story in MEN, July 1958, illustrated by Stan Borack. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines Facebook Group - bit.ly/mensadventur...)

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 7d

It’s the shadow of my cat in the door of our bathroom. My real cat was standing on a cat perch in the bathroom window. The sun was casting his shadow on the door. I made the shadow morph into a cat using an AI app called Photo Revive. I dislike most uses of AI, but it can be used for fun stuff.

Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 8d

Who knows when the Shadow Cat will reappear? Happy Caturday!

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Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 10d

Ha!

Bob Deis @bobdeis.bsky.social · 10d

THE ART OF RON LESSER VOLUMES 1 & 2 are both available in paperback and deluxe hardcover editions via Amazon (amzn.to/3WU0hba), BudsArtBooks.com or directly from me with free shipping via my MensPulpMags.com bookstore.

The Art of Ron Lesser

Visit Amazon's The Art of Ron Lesser Page and shop for all The Art of Ron Lesser books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of The Art of Ron Lesser

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