Over half a century ago I actually read the Sprague de Camp paperback..I had just finished the 8th grade and the reference to sex on the cover took over my brain and I read it. Don't remember anything about it other than it launched me on a decade or so of sci-fi enthusiasm which has mellowed in my old age but still pulls me in.
First seems too scifi, but the second seems cheese-tastic!
ReplyDeleteLove the de Camp cover. It is so unbelievably misleading -- false advertising at its best.
ReplyDeleteSprague de Camp is the bestest name ever!
ReplyDeletethose aliens sure have sassy haircuts!
ReplyDeleteSome of the best pulp covers are from sci fi books Wings.
ReplyDeleteYou have excellent taste !
ReplyDeleteDelicious, cleverly-covered pieces parts as part of art. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteOver half a century ago I actually read the Sprague de Camp paperback..I had just finished the 8th grade and the reference to sex on the cover took over my brain and I read it. Don't remember anything about it other than it launched me on a decade or so of sci-fi enthusiasm which has mellowed in my old age but still pulls me in.
ReplyDeleteL. Sprague de Camp sounds like Kilgore Trout's best bud.
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