Pulp Fantasy of Yesteryear

[close] 1. Be respectful. Be nice. Spirited debate is encouraged. We're all here because we're reading outdated books.

2. It's okay to discuss retrograde attitudes reflected in a book you're reading. Pulp novels often suffered from racism and sexism. Be tactful. Don't accuse people of being overly sensitive.

3. No hate speech. No personal attacks.

4. Because the content of these novels can vary, I'm setting the age requirement at 18.

Suggestions!

1. 'Classic' pulp that frequently gets reprinted, such as John Carter of Mars, is welcome. Despite this, my hope is some light will fall on lesser-known titles.

2. For the purposes of this group, a pulp novel is a work that was widely considered disposable. The primary purpose was to be eye-catching and entertaining.. Written quickly, printed cheap, often invisible to literary criticism. An older genre novel isn't necessarily pulp.

3. Have fun! This group is for casual or serious discussion.