num_pages: 320
description: Beginning in the 19th century, a series of cheaply made books and magazines launched an innovative form of fiction that would redefine popular literature for years to come. "Pulp", originally referring to the low-quality pages on which these stories were printed, came to describe mass-produced, affordable fiction, characterized by imaginative, often sensational plots that appealed to everyday readers. Today, pulp fiction is recognized as a vital component of popular culture and has attracted both an academic and mainstream following in recent years.'Encyclopedia of Pulp Fiction Writers' is the first reference book of its kind to bring together the famous and lesser-known writers who shaped popular literature. From bestselling authors to "underground" wordsmiths, more that 200 entries profile the inventors of such genres as the western, hardboiled detective novel, spy thriller, science fiction, horror, legal thriller, crime fiction and romance novel.Authors covered include Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ray Bradbury, Erle Stanley Gardner, Dashiell Hammett, H P Lovecraft, Chester Himes, Zane Grey, Ian Fleming, Leigh Brackett, Barbara Cartland, V C Andrews.Surveying brand-name legends and obscure or forgotten authors, each entry presents a brief biography and a list of the author's writing credits, including works written under pseudonyms. Complete with cross-references, an index, and a bibliography, and enhanced by photos of writers as well as by illustrations of vintage book and magazine covers, 'Encyclopedia of Pulp Fiction Writers' is equally satisfying for historians, students, fans of popular fiction, and general readers.
language: English
title: Encyclopedia of Pulp Fiction Writers
titlecomplete: Encyclopedia of Pulp Fiction Writers
genres: Reference, Pulp
ratings_count: 20
publisher: Facts on File, Inc.