[lesbian pulp novels by sally m. singer] the demands of the flesh, the third theme, crack-up, veil of torment, obsessed
mass market paperbacks, 1959-61.
sally m. singer wrote under many pseudonyms, including march hastings, during her long career as one of the few openly out lesbian pulp novelists. she sought to bring depth and sincerity to the often formulaic genre written largely by men for a male readership.
she later described the pressures of publishing during that era: “same-sex affection is out of the mainstream loop in this country; therefore, give it to us overtly for fun and games (hetero titillation), but make sure you tack on an ending of misery, punishment, sadness. that was the commercial voice, loud and distinct.”
the demands of the flesh: first edition, 1959. new york: newstand library books. 6.15 x 4.15 inches. 192 pages. mass market paperback. book condition: toning to block. front wrapper pulled. spine gentle bowed. gentle edgewear. very good-.
obsessed: mass market paperback, 1959. new york: newstand library edition magenta books. 6.15 x 4.15 inches. 192 pages. softcover. bound in pictorial paper wrappers. book condition: light toning to block. spine gentle bowed. mild edgewear and gentle rubbing. very good.
veil of torment: mass market paperback, 1959. new york: newstand library edition magenta books. 6.45 x 4.15 inches. 189 pages. softcover. bound in pictorial paper wrappers. book condition: light toning to block. spine gentle bowed. tidemark and pen markings to back wrapper. very good.
crack-up: first edition, 1961. new york: newstand library books. 6.25 x 4.15 inches. 191 pages. mass market paperback. bound in pictorial paper wrappers. book condition: toning to block. light edgewear. mild scrattling and rubbing to back wrapper. very good+.
the third theme: first edition, 1961. new york: toning to block. light rubbing throughout. chip to head of spine. light edgewear. very good. Item #2864
Price: $325.00