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Subject: Vinatge paperbacks...
Date Posted: 8/16/2010 9:05 PM ET
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The link below is to a blog that posts images of old paperbacks. Paperbacks with really, uh, interesting cover art. Some of it's hilarious!

http://salmongutter.blogspot.com/

 

I'm thinking about adding "Youth Against Obscenity" to my wishlist.... :-D

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Date Posted: 8/16/2010 10:21 PM ET
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Snort! These are wonderful.

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Date Posted: 8/17/2010 7:31 AM ET
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Valli...thanks!  What fun..

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Date Posted: 8/17/2010 10:23 AM ET
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Cover art has certainly come a long, long way since these paperbacks were released, huh?!

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Date Posted: 8/17/2010 12:01 PM ET
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Awesome. I love those pulpy covers!

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Date Posted: 8/17/2010 8:12 PM ET
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They're great!