Bob Deis
@bobdeis.bsky.social
I’m a #pulp culture historian who focuses on vintage men’s adventures magazines and paperbacks. I co-edit the Men’s Adventure Library book series, the MEN’S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY magazine and the ART OF RON LESSER book series. My website is MensPulpMags.com.
Here’s a link to my ThisDayinQuotes.com blog post about Irving Berlin's song "God Bless America" and why it inspired Woody Guthrie to write a different song about America, back when he was playing his guitar with "THIS MACHINE KILLS FASCISTS" painted on it...
How “God Bless America” created a musical duel between Woody Guthrie and Irving Berlin
Explore the origins of 'God Bless America' and its connection to Irving Berlin during World War I at Camp Upton.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Here’s a link to my ThisDayinQuotes.com blog post about Irving Berlin's song "God Bless America" and why it inspired Woody Guthrie to write a different song about America, back when he was playing his guitar with "THIS MACHINE KILLS FASCISTS" painted on it...
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To mark the re-publication of her books, my latest Substack post is about the now largely forgotten author Jane Gallion, her publisher Essex House, and the hard life that was being one of America’s first female smut writers. Free to read at the link below.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
To mark the re-publication of her books, my latest Substack post is about the now largely forgotten author Jane Gallion, her publisher Essex House, and the hard life that was being one of America’s first female smut writers. Free to read at the link below.
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The MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #13, the “Fatal Femmes” issue is a #1 "Hot New Release" on Amazon (amzn.to/4hNflAt). MAQ #13 features classic stories about deadly dames from vintage men’s adventure mags, including one by GODFATHER author Mario Puzo under his Cleri pseudonym, great pulp art, and more.
November 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #13, the “Fatal Femmes” issue is a #1 "Hot New Release" on Amazon (amzn.to/4hNflAt). MAQ #13 features classic stories about deadly dames from vintage men’s adventure mags, including one by GODFATHER author Mario Puzo under his Cleri pseudonym, great pulp art, and more.
My new post on ThisDayinQuotes.com traces the history of "the silent majority," originally a euphemism for dead people. Nixon made it a famous political term, though John Kennedy used it before him. My favorite later use is in an episode of FUTURAMA that's funny if you know the movie SOYLENT GREEN.
“The Silent Majority” — from Nixon to Futurama
On November 3, 1969, President Richard M. Nixon (1913–1994) made a televised address to the nation about the war in Vietnam that popularized one of the most famous political phrases of the 20th centur...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
My new post on ThisDayinQuotes.com traces the history of "the silent majority," originally a euphemism for dead people. Nixon made it a famous political term, though John Kennedy used it before him. My favorite later use is in an episode of FUTURAMA that's funny if you know the movie SOYLENT GREEN.
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The newest issue of NOIR CRAZY— Issue 003, is available to order, some of what's inside.
#FilmNoir #zine #print
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#FilmNoir #zine #print
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September 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The newest issue of NOIR CRAZY— Issue 003, is available to order, some of what's inside.
#FilmNoir #zine #print
jauntworks.com/noircrazyzine001storepage
#FilmNoir #zine #print
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Our illustrated short story collection THE NAKED AND THE DEADLY: LAWRENCE BLOCK IN MEN'S ADVENTURE MAGAZINES (amzn.to/3HUQt8Z) includes “Stag Party Girl” from MAN’S MAGAZINE Oct. 1963. As we show in the book, the illustrations are reuses of paperback cover art by Harry Schaare and Robert Maguire.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Our illustrated short story collection THE NAKED AND THE DEADLY: LAWRENCE BLOCK IN MEN'S ADVENTURE MAGAZINES (amzn.to/3HUQt8Z) includes “Stag Party Girl” from MAN’S MAGAZINE Oct. 1963. As we show in the book, the illustrations are reuses of paperback cover art by Harry Schaare and Robert Maguire.
A short video I took of a bunch of White Ibis roosting in a Weeping Bottlebrush (Melaleuca viminalis) tree in full bloom, near the Miami Cancer Center where BJ and I came for appointments with her doctors today. The moon made it an even more spectacular sight.
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A short video I took of a bunch of White Ibis roosting in a Weeping Bottlebrush (Melaleuca viminalis) tree in full bloom, near the Miami Cancer Center where BJ and I came for appointments with her doctors today. The moon made it an even more spectacular sight.
GUILTY BYSTANDER by Wade Miller, Signet (1963). Cover art by Mitchell Hooks. The original painting is up for auction on Heritage Auctions, here -> bit.ly/490xOaC. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group - bit.ly/mensadventur...)
November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
GUILTY BYSTANDER by Wade Miller, Signet (1963). Cover art by Mitchell Hooks. The original painting is up for auction on Heritage Auctions, here -> bit.ly/490xOaC. (Scan via the Men's Adventure Magazines & Books Facebook Group - bit.ly/mensadventur...)
Here's a link to a new post on my ThisDayinQuotes.com site that looks at the history of Abbott & Costello's famous "Who's on First?" comedy routine—and a salacious SNL version of it featuring Charlie Sheen from 2001… www.thisdayinquotes.com/2025/10/whos...
"Who's on first?" — Abbott & Costello's famous baseball sketch
Explore the hilarious Abbott & Costello who's on first routine, a timeless comedy sketch that has entertained generations.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Here's a link to a new post on my ThisDayinQuotes.com site that looks at the history of Abbott & Costello's famous "Who's on First?" comedy routine—and a salacious SNL version of it featuring Charlie Sheen from 2001… www.thisdayinquotes.com/2025/10/whos...
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In the interest of self pimpage of my comics MILKY ZEST! I'm going to post one spoiler free panel per page per day to tease your asses with a feather.
Read the whole thing for free at the link below and/or buy a copy from the Etsy store.
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#comics #comicart #oc
Read the whole thing for free at the link below and/or buy a copy from the Etsy store.
www.steve-hogan.com/comics
#comics #comicart #oc
November 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
In the interest of self pimpage of my comics MILKY ZEST! I'm going to post one spoiler free panel per page per day to tease your asses with a feather.
Read the whole thing for free at the link below and/or buy a copy from the Etsy store.
www.steve-hogan.com/comics
#comics #comicart #oc
Read the whole thing for free at the link below and/or buy a copy from the Etsy store.
www.steve-hogan.com/comics
#comics #comicart #oc
Instant replay…Peekaboo the mighty Pomeranian gets the ball and scores a touchdown!
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Instant replay…Peekaboo the mighty Pomeranian gets the ball and scores a touchdown!
Bettie Page is ready for Halloween! This is one of Ron Lesser’s paintings of Bettie Page in the our book THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 2: DANGEROUS DAMES AND COVER DOLLS (amzn.to/47xWOTI), which features original paintings of sexy women Ron has done in recent decades for galleries.
October 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Bettie Page is ready for Halloween! This is one of Ron Lesser’s paintings of Bettie Page in the our book THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 2: DANGEROUS DAMES AND COVER DOLLS (amzn.to/47xWOTI), which features original paintings of sexy women Ron has done in recent decades for galleries.
Here's my new blog post about the MEN’S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #12, the Private Eyes Issue-> bit.ly/AboutMAQ12. MAQ #12 reprints vintage detective stories, the only Honey West short story ever published, a special feature about the HONEY WEST TV show, and exclusive articles by pulp culture experts.
MEN’S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #12, the Private Eyes Issue... - The Men's Adventure Magazines Blog
The MEN’S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #12, is a special treat for fans of vintage private eye stories, novels, and TV shows. It features classic stories about detectives from magazines published in the…
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October 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Here's my new blog post about the MEN’S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #12, the Private Eyes Issue-> bit.ly/AboutMAQ12. MAQ #12 reprints vintage detective stories, the only Honey West short story ever published, a special feature about the HONEY WEST TV show, and exclusive articles by pulp culture experts.
Elvira, the Mistress of Darkness — a Halloween Hottie from the art book THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 2: DANGEROUS DAMES AND COVER DOLLS (amzn.to/47xWOTI), which I co-edited with Ron, Bill Cunningham, Joe Jusko and Dan Zimmer. Available via Amazon, BudsArtBooks.com, and MensPulpMags.com.
October 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Elvira, the Mistress of Darkness — a Halloween Hottie from the art book THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 2: DANGEROUS DAMES AND COVER DOLLS (amzn.to/47xWOTI), which I co-edited with Ron, Bill Cunningham, Joe Jusko and Dan Zimmer. Available via Amazon, BudsArtBooks.com, and MensPulpMags.com.
The latest post on my ThisDayinQuotes.com blog discusses the evolution of the phrase "not fade away," from the Bible to Buddy Holly, to the Rolling Stones, and beyond. Here's a link to the post-> bit.ly/FadeAwayPhrase
“Not fade away…”
Explore the classic hit 'Not Fade Away' by Buddy Holly. Discover the song's origins and its rock and roll significance.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The latest post on my ThisDayinQuotes.com blog discusses the evolution of the phrase "not fade away," from the Bible to Buddy Holly, to the Rolling Stones, and beyond. Here's a link to the post-> bit.ly/FadeAwayPhrase
"EEK! That's NOT a Halloween costume!" ... A page from our book, the CRYPTOZOOLOGY ANTHOLOGY: STRANGE AND MYSTERIOUS CREATURES IN MEN'S ADVENTURE MAGAZINES (amzn.to/48NiuxY). Co-edited by Wyatt Doyle and me, with commentary by David Coleman, Editor of THE BIGFOOT FILMOGRAPHY (amzn.to/3vHyxb2).
October 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"EEK! That's NOT a Halloween costume!" ... A page from our book, the CRYPTOZOOLOGY ANTHOLOGY: STRANGE AND MYSTERIOUS CREATURES IN MEN'S ADVENTURE MAGAZINES (amzn.to/48NiuxY). Co-edited by Wyatt Doyle and me, with commentary by David Coleman, Editor of THE BIGFOOT FILMOGRAPHY (amzn.to/3vHyxb2).
I saw this snail trucking along on the travertine tiles in our back yard patio and wondered if the big crack between two of them that he was headed for would be a problem for him. Nope. He glided right over it. And, yes, I admit it. I am geeky. I love snails. I even take videos of them.
October 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I saw this snail trucking along on the travertine tiles in our back yard patio and wondered if the big crack between two of them that he was headed for would be a problem for him. Nope. He glided right over it. And, yes, I admit it. I am geeky. I love snails. I even take videos of them.
Halloween time reading: "'FISH' WITH HUMAN HANDS ATTACKED ME!" is one of the wild stories in our lushly illustrated book the CRYPTOZOOLOGY ANTHOLOGY (amzn.to/47BAryi), which collects vintage stories featuring cryptid monsters like humanoid fish creatures, Bigfoot, and the Loch Ness Monster.
October 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Halloween time reading: "'FISH' WITH HUMAN HANDS ATTACKED ME!" is one of the wild stories in our lushly illustrated book the CRYPTOZOOLOGY ANTHOLOGY (amzn.to/47BAryi), which collects vintage stories featuring cryptid monsters like humanoid fish creatures, Bigfoot, and the Loch Ness Monster.
The stylish artwork in the book FORM OF HUMAN ENDEAVOR: THE FILM NOIR ART OF JAUNTWORKS STUDIO (amzn.to/49d57ae) is a visual treasure trove for fans of classic noir films. It's depictions of famous actors, scenes, and posters were created by Erik J. Kreffel, who also produces the zine, NOIR CRAZY.
October 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The stylish artwork in the book FORM OF HUMAN ENDEAVOR: THE FILM NOIR ART OF JAUNTWORKS STUDIO (amzn.to/49d57ae) is a visual treasure trove for fans of classic noir films. It's depictions of famous actors, scenes, and posters were created by Erik J. Kreffel, who also produces the zine, NOIR CRAZY.
This painting of Vampirella by artist Ron Lesser is one of his many paintings of sexy pop culture characters and celebrities showcased in our book THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 2: DANGEROUS DAMES AND COVER DOLLS (amzn.to/47xWOTI). Happy Halloween!
October 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This painting of Vampirella by artist Ron Lesser is one of his many paintings of sexy pop culture characters and celebrities showcased in our book THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 2: DANGEROUS DAMES AND COVER DOLLS (amzn.to/47xWOTI). Happy Halloween!
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A Personal Journey Through the World of Alternative Comics in 1970s New York City crimereads.com/alternative-...
October 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
A Personal Journey Through the World of Alternative Comics in 1970s New York City crimereads.com/alternative-...
I'm honored that ILLUSTRATION magazine Issue No. 86 includes nice reviews of the MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #11 (amzn.to/3UMJllV) and THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 2 (amzn.to/47xWOTI), both of which I co-edited with Bill Cunningham. You can get ILLUSTRATION here-> the-illustrated-press.myshopify.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I'm honored that ILLUSTRATION magazine Issue No. 86 includes nice reviews of the MEN'S ADVENTURE QUARTERLY #11 (amzn.to/3UMJllV) and THE ART OF RON LESSER, VOL. 2 (amzn.to/47xWOTI), both of which I co-edited with Bill Cunningham. You can get ILLUSTRATION here-> the-illustrated-press.myshopify.com
For Halloween, book reviewer Michael Dirda recommends ATOMIC WEREWOLVES AND MAN-EATING PLANTS (amzn.to/3Q8R3U5), our lushly illustrated collection of stories by "weird tales" luminaries like H.P. Lovecraft, Manly Wade Wellman and Theodore Sturgeon, with an intro by horror expert Stefan Dziemianowicz
October 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
For Halloween, book reviewer Michael Dirda recommends ATOMIC WEREWOLVES AND MAN-EATING PLANTS (amzn.to/3Q8R3U5), our lushly illustrated collection of stories by "weird tales" luminaries like H.P. Lovecraft, Manly Wade Wellman and Theodore Sturgeon, with an intro by horror expert Stefan Dziemianowicz
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The Hotspur #671. Sep 17, 1949
An early example of a giant monster being awakened by post-WWII underwater nuclear testing, well before Godzilla or the Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.
An early example of a giant monster being awakened by post-WWII underwater nuclear testing, well before Godzilla or the Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.
October 18, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The Hotspur #671. Sep 17, 1949
An early example of a giant monster being awakened by post-WWII underwater nuclear testing, well before Godzilla or the Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.
An early example of a giant monster being awakened by post-WWII underwater nuclear testing, well before Godzilla or the Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.
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RELEASE DATE AND COVER REVEAL!
I am thrilled to announce the 7th Frenzi novel, When in Rome...Kill! will be landing on November 17th!
John Frenzi must go to Italy in a desperate mission to rescue a kidnapped girl!
Amazon pre-order link below! Kobo and Smashwords coming soon!
I am thrilled to announce the 7th Frenzi novel, When in Rome...Kill! will be landing on November 17th!
John Frenzi must go to Italy in a desperate mission to rescue a kidnapped girl!
Amazon pre-order link below! Kobo and Smashwords coming soon!
October 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
RELEASE DATE AND COVER REVEAL!
I am thrilled to announce the 7th Frenzi novel, When in Rome...Kill! will be landing on November 17th!
John Frenzi must go to Italy in a desperate mission to rescue a kidnapped girl!
Amazon pre-order link below! Kobo and Smashwords coming soon!
I am thrilled to announce the 7th Frenzi novel, When in Rome...Kill! will be landing on November 17th!
John Frenzi must go to Italy in a desperate mission to rescue a kidnapped girl!
Amazon pre-order link below! Kobo and Smashwords coming soon!