Justin MarriottPaperback Fanatic 47 (The Paperback Fanatic)

I love this magazine. The light, informative and occasionally amusingly irreverent writing is just great. The amount of information crammed into this issue is impressive and none of it is time sensitive - you can any enjoy back issues as much as the current one. Recommended.

What an amazing find this magazine was- I have also purchased the previous issue 46. It is well illustrated throughout- mostly colour images. The articles are well written and detailed. Paperback Fanatic is an absolute must if you are a vintage paperback collector or just a general reader. I really recommend this.

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If you collect paperbacks, and especially if you collect vintage genre paperbacks, then you NEED to be buying these Paperback Fanatic issues. They are beautifully and lavishly designed in full color with reviews, overviews, and collectible lists of action adventure, science fiction, horror, and just weird paperback books, focusing primarily on the 70s and 80s. These Paperback Fanatic editions really are indispensable resources for collectors and fans of these kinds of books. Highest recommendation!

The numerous well-illustrated and thoroughly researched articles offered me many things that I was previously unaware of. The checklists for specific paperback series and topics are worth highlighting - more of them, please. The same is true for the color illustrations throughout. - - Conclusion: Indispensable and absolutely recommendable.

Justin Marriot's passion for vintage paperbacks shines through every page of the latest edition of his highly collectible magazine. The new format truly brings this passion to life, showcasing a diverse range of genres that will captivate readers new and old. Whether you're a fan of westerns, detective novels, or even more niche genres like sword and sorcery, this magazine has something for everyone. This particular issue covers a wide array of genres, making it an ideal starting point for new collectors eager to connect with like-minded enthusiasts worldwide. In the world of vintage paperbacks, you're never alone — Justin Marriott and his magazine serve as the ultimate hosts, inviting readers to join a global community of fellow enthusiasts. So come on in, pour yourself a drink, and engage in lively discussions with friends about the genres you've cherished since childhood. 'The Paperback Fanatic' is truly an essential companion for both collectors and avid readers alike. Welcome to the party!

This issue covers The Falcon, The Crusader, paperback gothics, rip offs of the "dirty book" Candy, George H. Smith novels such as Witch Queen of Lochlann and The Second War of the Worlds, Horwitz paperbacks, Mickey Spillane, Clifford D. Simak, Josephine Tey, standing stones in horror and fantasy fiction in the 1970s with a lot of color covers, books for kids that concern "the troubles," Carousel paperbacks with a checklist, Terry Southern, Kung Fu Master, Six-Gun Samurai, Ninja Master, The Kung Fu Avengers, Chant, Shadow Warrior, Longarm, Max Alan Collins, the pulp zine Mystery Tales, and Conan. As usual, packed with pics, a number of which are delightfully lurid.