Cover design, Unknown

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Cover design, Unknown

Cover design, Street and Smith's Unknown, pulp fiction magazine Date: 1939

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This cover design for the June 1939 issue of Street and Smith's Unknown, a popular pulp fiction magazine of the 1930s, showcases a mesmerizing scene of mystery and intrigue. The enigmatic figure in the foreground, with his dark Asian skin and piercing gaze, holds a page knife poised above an open book. The wind whips through his long, flowing hair and the flames of a lantern illuminate his face, casting deep shadows and adding an air of danger. In the background, a chaotic scene unfolds as the winds of change sweep through the streets. Buildings and trees are engulfed in the fiery glow of the lantern, while men in various states of alarm and confusion scurry about, unsure of what lies ahead. The title of the magazine, "Unknown," is emblazoned across the top in bold, striking letters, hinting at the unpredictable and thrilling stories that lie within. This cover design, created in 1939, is a perfect representation of the pulp fiction genre of the 1930s. With its dramatic use of light and shadow, bold typography, and intriguing imagery, it captures the imagination and draws the viewer in, leaving them eager to discover the stories that await within the pages of the magazine.

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