The Paperback Show Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-paperback-show Exploring the world of paperback books, their history, authors, and cover artists. We also feature interviews with readers, authors, and paperback collectors. ©Ricky Lee Grove c1c2d55b-cfcb-5a6c-b54d-91a9451b9cf2 yes en-us Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:43:59 -0700 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:44:21 -0700 http://www.paperbackshow.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/iF6MoW1ffcPSvhxpwuylrV_jFUio_ZQ1N2Aqm_cIr38/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI3NDEwLzE2NDE5/NDM2ODktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Paperback Show http://www.paperbackshow.com episodic Ricky Lee Grove Exploring the world of paperback books, their history, authors, and cover artists. We also feature interviews with readers, authors, and paperback collectors. Exploring the world of paperback books, their history, authors, and cover artists. paperbacks, books, vintage paperbacks, Ricky Grove, Ricky Lee Grove No No Ep 29 Book to Movie: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre by B. Traven 29 29 Ep 29 Book to Movie: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre by B. Traven full d245f577-0d86-4b1c-ac4d-b2aba9469343 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-29-book-to-movie-the-treasure-of-the-sierra-madre-by-b-traven In this episode, Matt Kelland and I reflect on the B. Traven novel, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, originally published in German in 1927. It was translated into English and published by Hill & Wang in 1935. John Huston was enamored with the story and wanted to adapt it late in the 1930s, but the Second World War interrupted his plans. However, after the war, Huston used his success with The Maltese Falcon to secure the green light to direct the film version of the novel. He both adapted the novel and directed the film on location in Mexico (one of the first Hollywood productions to do so). 

The story (in both novel and film) is set in the decade just after the First World War in Mexico. It follows the story of three men who come together to make their fortune in prospecting for gold at a secret mine. B. Traven, whose background and biography are vague, used the main adventure story as the spine of his novel and used it to comment on Capitolism, Religion, Mexican culture, the poor, and the Mexican government, often telling stories within stories. 

The film, on the other hand, was stripped of most of the commentary and focused on the adventure story as Hollywood was of the “if you have a message, use Western Union” frame of mind. 

The film starred Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston, John Huston’s father. It was a huge hit and has become a classic film treasured by famous filmmakers and audiences all over the world. John won two Academy Awards (adaptation and directing), and his father, Walther, won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. 

Full show notes and links can be found at my main podcast site: Paperbackshow.com

]]> In this episode, Matt Kelland and I reflect on the B. Traven novel, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, originally published in German in 1927. It was translated into English and published by Hill & Wang in 1935. John Huston was enamored with the story and wanted to adapt it late in the 1930s, but the Second World War interrupted his plans. However, after the war, Huston used his success with The Maltese Falcon to secure the green light to direct the film version of the novel. He both adapted the novel and directed the film on location in Mexico (one of the first Hollywood productions to do so). 

The story (in both novel and film) is set in the decade just after the First World War in Mexico. It follows the story of three men who come together to make their fortune in prospecting for gold at a secret mine. B. Traven, whose background and biography are vague, used the main adventure story as the spine of his novel and used it to comment on Capitolism, Religion, Mexican culture, the poor, and the Mexican government, often telling stories within stories. 

The film, on the other hand, was stripped of most of the commentary and focused on the adventure story as Hollywood was of the “if you have a message, use Western Union” frame of mind. 

The film starred Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston, John Huston’s father. It was a huge hit and has become a classic film treasured by famous filmmakers and audiences all over the world. John won two Academy Awards (adaptation and directing), and his father, Walther, won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. 

Full show notes and links can be found at my main podcast site: Paperbackshow.com

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0800 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 2452 In this episode, Matt Kelland and I reflect on the B. Traven novel, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, originally published in German in 1927. It was translated into English and published by Hill & Wang in 1935. John Huston was enamored with the story and wanted to adapt it late in the 1930s, but the Second World War interrupted his plans. However, after the war, Huston used his success with The Maltese Falcon to secure the green light to direct the film version of the novel. He both adapted the novel and directed the film on location in Mexico (one of the first Hollywood productions to do so). 

The story (in both novel and film) is set in the decade just after the First World War in Mexico. It follows the story of three men who come together to make their fortune in prospecting for gold at a secret mine. B. Traven, whose background and biography are vague, used the main adventure story as the spine of his novel and used it to comment on Capitolism, Religion, Mexican culture, the poor, and the Mexican government, often telling stories within stories. 

The film, on the other hand, was stripped of most of the commentary and focused on the adventure story as Hollywood was of the “if you have a message, use Western Union” frame of mind. 

The film starred Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston, John Huston’s father. It was a huge hit and has become a classic film treasured by famous filmmakers and audiences all over the world. John won two Academy Awards (adaptation and directing), and his father, Walther, won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. 

Full show notes and links can be found at my main podcast site: Paperbackshow.com

]]> John Huston, B. Traven, Mexico, Warner Brothers, Film Adaptation, Academy Awards No Ep 28 - Favorite Books of 2025 28 28 Ep 28 - Favorite Books of 2025 full ce0ab06c-8b91-4df9-b165-ba2c04bb2781 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-28-favorite-books-of-2025 Special Guest, Matt Kelland, and I discuss our favorite books read in 2025. Full links to books in our Show notes at paperbackshow.com. Note: Music for his episode is from Free Music Archive, a creative commons 4.0. Artist: Loopkerjoe. Track: Be Bop Behind. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/john-lopker/lopkerjo-sensual-bebop-jazz

]]> Special Guest, Matt Kelland, and I discuss our favorite books read in 2025. Full links to books in our Show notes at paperbackshow.com. Note: Music for his episode is from Free Music Archive, a creative commons 4.0. Artist: Loopkerjoe. Track: Be Bop Behind. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/john-lopker/lopkerjo-sensual-bebop-jazz

]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:14:00 -0800 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 2119 Special Guest, Matt Kelland, and I discuss our favorite books read in 2025. Full links to books in our Show notes at paperbackshow.com. Note: Music for his episode is from Free Music Archive, a creative commons 4.0. Artist: Loopkerjoe. Track: Be Bop Behind. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/john-lopker/lopkerjo-sensual-bebop-jazz

]]> paperbacks, books, vintage paperbacks, Ricky Grove, No Ep 27 Book to Movie: Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin 28 28 Ep 27 Book to Movie: Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin full b16ace45-c6c9-4d77-a6b4-13a34cac02d2 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-26-book-to-movie-rosemarys-baby-by-ira-levin Ep 28 is about the difference between the book, Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin, and the movie version directed by Roman Polanski and starring Mia Farrow (1968). My co-host, author Matt Kelland, and I look at the adaptation, the acting/actors, the music and, most importantly, the penultimate scene where Rosemary finally sees her baby.

More extensive notes with links can be found at Paperbackshow.com. Note: music for the episode is Enigmatic Piano with a Mystical Atmosphere by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/750850/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

]]> Ep 28 is about the difference between the book, Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin, and the movie version directed by Roman Polanski and starring Mia Farrow (1968). My co-host, author Matt Kelland, and I look at the adaptation, the acting/actors, the music and, most importantly, the penultimate scene where Rosemary finally sees her baby.

More extensive notes with links can be found at Paperbackshow.com. Note: music for the episode is Enigmatic Piano with a Mystical Atmosphere by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/750850/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:19:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 2150 Ep 28 is about the difference between the book, Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin, and the movie version directed by Roman Polanski and starring Mia Farrow (1968). My co-host, author Matt Kelland, and I look at the adaptation, the acting/actors, the music and, most importantly, the penultimate scene where Rosemary finally sees her baby.

More extensive notes with links can be found at Paperbackshow.com. Note: music for the episode is Enigmatic Piano with a Mystical Atmosphere by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/750850/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

]]> paperbacks, books, vintage paperbacks, Ricky Grove, No Ep 26 - Our Private Library, A Conversation with Charles Duncombe and Frederique Michel 27 27 Ep 26 - Our Private Library, A Conversation with Charles Duncombe and Frederique Michel full 5a9c576b-56c9-468f-83f2-0794b88d5160 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-27-our-private-library-a-conversation-with-charles-duncombe-and-frederique-michel First of a series of podcasts with couples and their private libraries. When did they start collecting? What books do they collect? How do they organize their books? These are only a few of the questions I'll be asking. In this episode, we talk with City Garage Theatre founders, Charles Duncombe and Frederique Michel.

Background Music by Migfus20 -- https://freesound.org/s/609562/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Full notes on this episode can be found at Paperbackshow.com

]]> First of a series of podcasts with couples and their private libraries. When did they start collecting? What books do they collect? How do they organize their books? These are only a few of the questions I'll be asking. In this episode, we talk with City Garage Theatre founders, Charles Duncombe and Frederique Michel.

Background Music by Migfus20 -- https://freesound.org/s/609562/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Full notes on this episode can be found at Paperbackshow.com

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:50:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 2339 First of a series of podcasts with couples and their private libraries. When did they start collecting? What books do they collect? How do they organize their books? These are only a few of the questions I'll be asking. In this episode, we talk with City Garage Theatre founders, Charles Duncombe and Frederique Michel.

Background Music by Migfus20 -- https://freesound.org/s/609562/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Full notes on this episode can be found at Paperbackshow.com

]]> Private Library, Book Collection, Conrad, New American Library, City Garage Theatre, Charles Duncombe, Frederique Michel No Ep 25 Book to Movie: Running Man by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) 24 24 Ep 25 Book to Movie: Running Man by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) full 9858c178-bbaa-449e-b642-2236f825716a https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-24-book-to-movie-running-man-by-richard-bachman-stephen-king Music by Dances with Wolves (The Frailty and Anxiety). Archive.org. Note that full show notes are available at the PaperbackShow.com

]]> Music by Dances with Wolves (The Frailty and Anxiety). Archive.org. Note that full show notes are available at the PaperbackShow.com

]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 10:21:08 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 1929 Music by Dances with Wolves (The Frailty and Anxiety). Archive.org. Note that full show notes are available at the PaperbackShow.com

]]> paperbacks, books, vintage paperbacks, Ricky Grove, No Ep 24 Book to Movie: The Coldest City (Atomic Blonde) by Antony Johnston 24 24 Ep 24 Book to Movie: The Coldest City (Atomic Blonde) by Antony Johnston full 19c81e8b-e004-4207-a1a4-c1886828bab9 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-25-book-to-movie-the-coldest-city-atomic-blonde-by-antony-johnston The Coldest City is a 2012 graphic novel by Antony Johnston with artwork by Sam Hart. It was made into a movie in 2017, starring Charlize Theron. In this episode, Matt Kelland and I discuss the adaption and the differences between the noir style black and white comic vs the full color, punk style of the movie version, Atomic Blonde. 

Full show notes can be found at paperbackshow.com.

]]> The Coldest City is a 2012 graphic novel by Antony Johnston with artwork by Sam Hart. It was made into a movie in 2017, starring Charlize Theron. In this episode, Matt Kelland and I discuss the adaption and the differences between the noir style black and white comic vs the full color, punk style of the movie version, Atomic Blonde. 

Full show notes can be found at paperbackshow.com.

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 2273 The Coldest City is a 2012 graphic novel by Antony Johnston with artwork by Sam Hart. It was made into a movie in 2017, starring Charlize Theron. In this episode, Matt Kelland and I discuss the adaption and the differences between the noir style black and white comic vs the full color, punk style of the movie version, Atomic Blonde. 

Full show notes can be found at paperbackshow.com.

]]> Atomic Blonde, Antony Johnston, Spies, Graphic Novel No Ep 23 Book to Movie: First Blood by David Morrell 23 23 Ep 23 Book to Movie: First Blood by David Morrell full 93501f69-c7f3-4f55-9cd2-d1690dadeeef https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-23-book-to-movie-first-blood-by-david-morrell Ep 23 continues our Book to Movie series with guest Matt Kelland. In this episode we examine the action/thriller First Blood by David Morrell (1972) and its adaptation into the 1982 movie starring Sylvester Stallone. Full show notes can be found at paperbackshow.com. Note music for this episode is by lolamoore (Intense Action Sequence" and is from the site Freesound.org.

]]> Ep 23 continues our Book to Movie series with guest Matt Kelland. In this episode we examine the action/thriller First Blood by David Morrell (1972) and its adaptation into the 1982 movie starring Sylvester Stallone. Full show notes can be found at paperbackshow.com. Note music for this episode is by lolamoore (Intense Action Sequence" and is from the site Freesound.org.

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:01:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 2430 Ep 23 continues our Book to Movie series with guest Matt Kelland. In this episode we examine the action/thriller First Blood by David Morrell (1972) and its adaptation into the 1982 movie starring Sylvester Stallone. Full show notes can be found at paperbackshow.com. Note music for this episode is by lolamoore (Intense Action Sequence" and is from the site Freesound.org.

]]> David Morrell, Sylvester Stallone, PTSD, Book to Movie No Ep 22 Book to Movie: Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer 22 22 Ep 22 Book to Movie: Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer full 50f29a30-27db-479d-8b11-3407e37274ec https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-22-book-to-movie-annihilation-by-jeff-van-der-meer Ep 22 is the second in our Book to Movie podcasts with writer Matt Kelland. Annihilation, both book and movie, is discussed. Jeff Van Der Meer wrote the highly-acclaimed novel in 2014 which Director Alex Garland then adapted into the 2018 movie starring Natalie Portman. We discuss the background of the book/movie and the translation process from Book to Film. More complete notes can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Ep 22 is the second in our Book to Movie podcasts with writer Matt Kelland. Annihilation, both book and movie, is discussed. Jeff Van Der Meer wrote the highly-acclaimed novel in 2014 which Director Alex Garland then adapted into the 2018 movie starring Natalie Portman. We discuss the background of the book/movie and the translation process from Book to Film. More complete notes can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:06:31 -0800 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 2151 Ep 22 is the second in our Book to Movie podcasts with writer Matt Kelland. Annihilation, both book and movie, is discussed. Jeff Van Der Meer wrote the highly-acclaimed novel in 2014 which Director Alex Garland then adapted into the 2018 movie starring Natalie Portman. We discuss the background of the book/movie and the translation process from Book to Film. More complete notes can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Jeff Van Der Meer, Annihilation, Book to Movie, No Ep 21 - Book to Movie: The Princess Bride by William Goldman 21 21 Ep 21 - Book to Movie: The Princess Bride by William Goldman full 829b6eb9-2772-4c00-af24-d215f6ee1ad5 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-21-book-to-movie-the-princess-bride-by-william-goldman First of a series of podcasts on film adaptations of books. The Princess Bride (1973) by William Goldman was adapted by Goldman and director Rob Reiner in the 1983 film of the same name. Discussion of the adaptation with special guest, Matt Kelland. Full show notes available at paperbackshow.com

]]> First of a series of podcasts on film adaptations of books. The Princess Bride (1973) by William Goldman was adapted by Goldman and director Rob Reiner in the 1983 film of the same name. Discussion of the adaptation with special guest, Matt Kelland. Full show notes available at paperbackshow.com

]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:51:00 -0800 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 1809 First of a series of podcasts on film adaptations of books. The Princess Bride (1973) by William Goldman was adapted by Goldman and director Rob Reiner in the 1983 film of the same name. Discussion of the adaptation with special guest, Matt Kelland. Full show notes available at paperbackshow.com

]]> William Goldman, Princess Bride, Rob Reiner, Film Adaptation, Book Review No Ep 20 J.R.R. Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories" 20 20 Ep 20 J.R.R. Tolkien's "On Fairy Stories" full fb30c21a-3084-49b3-9aea-3f0630d53d08 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-20-j-r-r-tolkiens-on-fairy-stories Ep 20 features a discussion with writer, Chen Malun, on J. R. R. Tolkien's essay, "On Fairy Stories". This essay set the literary and philosophical foundation for modern fantasy and helped Tolkien determine what kind of book he was going to write when he was struggling with the "Hobbit sequel" in 1937/38 (It became the Lord of the Rings).

Full show notes at paperbackshow.com

]]> Ep 20 features a discussion with writer, Chen Malun, on J. R. R. Tolkien's essay, "On Fairy Stories". This essay set the literary and philosophical foundation for modern fantasy and helped Tolkien determine what kind of book he was going to write when he was struggling with the "Hobbit sequel" in 1937/38 (It became the Lord of the Rings).

Full show notes at paperbackshow.com

]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2024 09:49:46 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 3071 Ep 20 features a discussion with writer, Chen Malun, on J. R. R. Tolkien's essay, "On Fairy Stories". This essay set the literary and philosophical foundation for modern fantasy and helped Tolkien determine what kind of book he was going to write when he was struggling with the "Hobbit sequel" in 1937/38 (It became the Lord of the Rings).

Full show notes at paperbackshow.com

]]> Tolkien, Fairy Stories, Fantasy, Lord of the Rings No Ep 19 - Holloway House and the Rise of Black Pulp Fiction 19 19 Ep 19 - Holloway House and the Rise of Black Pulp Fiction full ac312f9c-cf72-48b7-9167-87d9b54336e3 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-19-holloway-house-and-the-rise-of-black-pulp-fiction Ep 19 features a brief history of the sleaze publisher, Holloway House, along with a discussion of the Black authors Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines (and others) and the development of Black Pulp Fiction with crime writer, Gary Philips. Full show notes with links is available at Paperbackshow.com

Music from Freesound.org. 

]]> Ep 19 features a brief history of the sleaze publisher, Holloway House, along with a discussion of the Black authors Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines (and others) and the development of Black Pulp Fiction with crime writer, Gary Philips. Full show notes with links is available at Paperbackshow.com

Music from Freesound.org. 

]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 2995 Ep 19 features a brief history of the sleaze publisher, Holloway House, along with a discussion of the Black authors Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines (and others) and the development of Black Pulp Fiction with crime writer, Gary Philips. Full show notes with links is available at Paperbackshow.com

Music from Freesound.org. 

]]> Holloway House, Iceberg Slim, Black Pulp Fiction, Vintage Paperbacks No Ep 18 - Patricia Highsmith and The Incredible Mr. Ripley 18 18 Ep 18 - Patricia Highsmith and The Incredible Mr. Ripley full 99f1a701-7849-497f-8131-1ce96f904710 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-18-patricia-highsmith-and-the-incredible-mr-ripley Special Guest, novelist Hal Bodner, discusses the unique writer, Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995) and, in particular, her most popular novel, "The Incredible Mr. Ripley" (1955). The podcast opens with a short biography and then a more focused discussion of Ripley.

Complete notes with links can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Special Guest, novelist Hal Bodner, discusses the unique writer, Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995) and, in particular, her most popular novel, "The Incredible Mr. Ripley" (1955). The podcast opens with a short biography and then a more focused discussion of Ripley.

Complete notes with links can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Sat, 04 May 2024 14:00:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 3347 Special Guest, novelist Hal Bodner, discusses the unique writer, Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995) and, in particular, her most popular novel, "The Incredible Mr. Ripley" (1955). The podcast opens with a short biography and then a more focused discussion of Ripley.

Complete notes with links can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Ripley, Patricia Highsmith, Suspense Fiction, Hal Bodneer No Ep 17 Bantam, Louis L'amour and the Paperback Wester 17 17 Ep 17 Bantam, Louis L'amour and the Paperback Wester full 51e64bc2-d9a1-4f01-997c-8c79d65d32ce https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-17-bantam-louis-lamour-and-the-paperback-wester This episode covers (briefly) the history of Bantam paperbacks with a specific focus on the Western and the author Louis L'amour. Full show notes and transcript can be found a paperbackshow.com. Music is from uppbeat.io and is licensed.

]]> This episode covers (briefly) the history of Bantam paperbacks with a specific focus on the Western and the author Louis L'amour. Full show notes and transcript can be found a paperbackshow.com. Music is from uppbeat.io and is licensed.

]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:26:17 -0800 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 602 This episode covers (briefly) the history of Bantam paperbacks with a specific focus on the Western and the author Louis L'amour. Full show notes and transcript can be found a paperbackshow.com. Music is from uppbeat.io and is licensed.

]]> Louis L'amour, western paperbacks, Bantam Books No Ep 16 Ace Books Occult & Paranormal Series, Guest: Lisa Morton 16 16 Ep 16 Ace Books Occult & Paranormal Series, Guest: Lisa Morton full 3654b119-daf1-4f47-b331-e70ac57edfa5 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-16-ace-books-occult-paranormal-series-guest-lisa-morton Check out the full show notes at paperbackshow.com. Note that the music for this episode is licensed from upbeatio. 

]]> Check out the full show notes at paperbackshow.com. Note that the music for this episode is licensed from upbeatio. 

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:35:00 -0800 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 1952 Check out the full show notes at paperbackshow.com. Note that the music for this episode is licensed from upbeatio. 

]]> Ace Books, Occult, Paranormal, Satanic, Ghosts, ESP, Strange Events, Lisa Morton No Episode 15 Classic Paperbacks: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 15 15 Episode 15 Classic Paperbacks: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson full faaf6a7a-66be-4aea-b180-3b8e9eb74f25 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/classic-paperbacks-the-haunting-of-hill-house-by-shirley-jackson Episode 15 of the Paperback Show looks at another classic paperback: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson published by Popular Library in paperback in 1963. The first part of the show introduces the concept of the classic paperback and shares a short bio of Shirley Jackson while she was writing The Haunting of Hill House. The second part of the show introduces librarian and actress, Martha Welty (who played Eleonore, the lead character of HOHH, on stage as a young. actor). Martha and I discuss what makes HOHH so great and why Shirley is such a masterful writer.  You can find full show notes at paperbackshow.com

]]> Episode 15 of the Paperback Show looks at another classic paperback: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson published by Popular Library in paperback in 1963. The first part of the show introduces the concept of the classic paperback and shares a short bio of Shirley Jackson while she was writing The Haunting of Hill House. The second part of the show introduces librarian and actress, Martha Welty (who played Eleonore, the lead character of HOHH, on stage as a young. actor). Martha and I discuss what makes HOHH so great and why Shirley is such a masterful writer.  You can find full show notes at paperbackshow.com

]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:01:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 2921 Episode 15 of the Paperback Show looks at another classic paperback: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson published by Popular Library in paperback in 1963. The first part of the show introduces the concept of the classic paperback and shares a short bio of Shirley Jackson while she was writing The Haunting of Hill House. The second part of the show introduces librarian and actress, Martha Welty (who played Eleonore, the lead character of HOHH, on stage as a young. actor). Martha and I discuss what makes HOHH so great and why Shirley is such a masterful writer.  You can find full show notes at paperbackshow.com

]]> Shirley Jackson, Haunting of Hill House, Haunted House, Horror No Episode 14 - Classic Paperbacks: Man's Search for Meaning by Victor E. Frankl 14 14 Episode 14 - Classic Paperbacks: Man's Search for Meaning by Victor E. Frankl full 20082415-a24c-4077-bba0-ecaa1d681543 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/classic-paperbacks-mans-search-for-meaning-by-victor-e-frankl The first of an occasional series on Classic Paperbacks: those paperbacks that have had a huge influence on popular culture around the world. In ep 14 of the Paperback Show we look at the remarkable book Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. Published in 1963 in paperback (originally published in 1946) it is considered to be one of the top 10 most influential books published in the United States. In the first part of the podcast, we look at Victor Frankl and his background along with a short publishing history of Man's Search for Meaning in paperback. In the second half, we discuss the importance of the book with author/editor Lauren Elise Daniels. At the end of the podcast we examine a brief history of paperback cover designs for Man's Search for Meaning. Note that all of the covers we talk about are in a gallery at paperbackshow.com. 

Music for his episode: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/rick-gallagher/portrait
License code: R7VVPW0RRTTMEEYZ

]]> The first of an occasional series on Classic Paperbacks: those paperbacks that have had a huge influence on popular culture around the world. In ep 14 of the Paperback Show we look at the remarkable book Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. Published in 1963 in paperback (originally published in 1946) it is considered to be one of the top 10 most influential books published in the United States. In the first part of the podcast, we look at Victor Frankl and his background along with a short publishing history of Man's Search for Meaning in paperback. In the second half, we discuss the importance of the book with author/editor Lauren Elise Daniels. At the end of the podcast we examine a brief history of paperback cover designs for Man's Search for Meaning. Note that all of the covers we talk about are in a gallery at paperbackshow.com. 

Music for his episode: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/rick-gallagher/portrait
License code: R7VVPW0RRTTMEEYZ

]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:54:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 3100 The first of an occasional series on Classic Paperbacks: those paperbacks that have had a huge influence on popular culture around the world. In ep 14 of the Paperback Show we look at the remarkable book Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. Published in 1963 in paperback (originally published in 1946) it is considered to be one of the top 10 most influential books published in the United States. In the first part of the podcast, we look at Victor Frankl and his background along with a short publishing history of Man's Search for Meaning in paperback. In the second half, we discuss the importance of the book with author/editor Lauren Elise Daniels. At the end of the podcast we examine a brief history of paperback cover designs for Man's Search for Meaning. Note that all of the covers we talk about are in a gallery at paperbackshow.com. 

Music for his episode: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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]]> paperbacks, books, vintage paperbacks, Ricky Grove, No Episode 13 Ross MacDonald and his Classic Private Eye Novel Black Money 13 13 Episode 13 Ross MacDonald and his Classic Private Eye Novel Black Money full 0b47be05-02fa-43cc-a4e5-22e73297b22f https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-13-ross-macdonald-and-his-classic-private-eye-novel-black-money In this episode, we look at the life and work of celebrated private eye novelist, Ross MacDonald (aka Kenneth Millar) who wrote from the late 1940s into the early 1980s. He was the first mystery novelist to be reviewed on the front page of the New York Times book review and his work paralleled the rise of the paperback. His detective, Lew Archer, was a different kind of investigator whose ability to empathize sometimes got in the way of his job. We share a short biography, a paperback history of his novels and then close with a discussion of MacDonald's classic novel, Black Money, with our podcast regular, Richard Brewer.  Complete show notes can be found at the paperbackshow.com

]]> In this episode, we look at the life and work of celebrated private eye novelist, Ross MacDonald (aka Kenneth Millar) who wrote from the late 1940s into the early 1980s. He was the first mystery novelist to be reviewed on the front page of the New York Times book review and his work paralleled the rise of the paperback. His detective, Lew Archer, was a different kind of investigator whose ability to empathize sometimes got in the way of his job. We share a short biography, a paperback history of his novels and then close with a discussion of MacDonald's classic novel, Black Money, with our podcast regular, Richard Brewer.  Complete show notes can be found at the paperbackshow.com

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:59:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 5152 In this episode, we look at the life and work of celebrated private eye novelist, Ross MacDonald (aka Kenneth Millar) who wrote from the late 1940s into the early 1980s. He was the first mystery novelist to be reviewed on the front page of the New York Times book review and his work paralleled the rise of the paperback. His detective, Lew Archer, was a different kind of investigator whose ability to empathize sometimes got in the way of his job. We share a short biography, a paperback history of his novels and then close with a discussion of MacDonald's classic novel, Black Money, with our podcast regular, Richard Brewer.  Complete show notes can be found at the paperbackshow.com

]]> Ross MacDonald, Black Money, Private Eye Novel, Bantam No Episode 12 Four Vintage Paperback Favorites 2022 12 12 Episode 12 Four Vintage Paperback Favorites 2022 full 130a492f-67d4-43c1-9e19-87a392a1eaad https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-12-four-vintage-paperback-favorites-2022 I read a lot of paperbacks in 2022, but these four titles stood out. In this episode of the Paperback Show, I share why I liked the books, a bit about the authors, and the specific edition I read. The four titles are My Cousin Rachel by Daphne. Du Maurier, Bugles in the Afternoon by Ernest Haycox, The Great White Space by Basil Copper and Black Easter by James Blish.

Full show notes along with covers of each book can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> I read a lot of paperbacks in 2022, but these four titles stood out. In this episode of the Paperback Show, I share why I liked the books, a bit about the authors, and the specific edition I read. The four titles are My Cousin Rachel by Daphne. Du Maurier, Bugles in the Afternoon by Ernest Haycox, The Great White Space by Basil Copper and Black Easter by James Blish.

Full show notes along with covers of each book can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0800 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 692 This is the final episode of the first season of the Paperback Show. I cover my four favorite vintage paperbacks read during the year along with some hints at next year's paperback topics. This is the final episode of the first season of the Paperback Show. I cover my four favorite vintage paperbacks read during the year along with some hints at next year's paperback topics. paperbacks, books, vintage paperbacks, Ricky Grove, No Episode 11 James M. Cain and Double Indemnity 11 11 Episode 11 James M. Cain and Double Indemnity full ce32641d-8f30-42cb-8061-c79599bcb3e4 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-11-james-m-cain-and-double-indemnity Episode 11 contains a short biography of noted mystery writer James Mallahan Cain (1892 - 1977) along with a general summary of his books published in paperback. The second half of the show is a discussion with regular guest, Richard Brewer, on Cain's masterpiece - Double Indemnity. In addition to discussing the book, we also compare it to the brilliant film adaptation of the novel directed by Billy Wilder in 1943.

Full Show notes with links can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Episode 11 contains a short biography of noted mystery writer James Mallahan Cain (1892 - 1977) along with a general summary of his books published in paperback. The second half of the show is a discussion with regular guest, Richard Brewer, on Cain's masterpiece - Double Indemnity. In addition to discussing the book, we also compare it to the brilliant film adaptation of the novel directed by Billy Wilder in 1943.

Full Show notes with links can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:23:00 -0800 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 3623 Short biography and paperback reprint history of the great James M. Cain, author of Double Indemnity and others. The second part of the podcast features as discussion of Double Indemnity with guest host, Richard Brewer Short biography and paperback reprint history of the great James M. Cain, author of Double Indemnity and others. The second part of the podcast features as discussion of Double Indemnity with guest host, Richard Brewer James M. Cain, Richard Brewer, Double Indemnity, The Postman Always Rings Twice, vintage paperbacs No Episode 10 - Daphne Du Maurier and My Cousin Rachel 10 10 Episode 10 - Daphne Du Maurier and My Cousin Rachel full b1d8801d-d734-4a60-8a48-ea4eb83d34ad https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-10-daphne-du-maurier-and-my-cousin-rachel Full show notes including reference materials, music credit and links are available at paperbackshow.com

]]> Full show notes including reference materials, music credit and links are available at paperbackshow.com

]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:53:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 3066 This episode covers the life of master writer Daphne Du Maurier, the themes of her works, paperback publishing history (in general) and a discussion of her masterpiece, My Cousin Rachel, with mystery writer Greg Herren This episode covers the life of master writer Daphne Du Maurier, the themes of her works, paperback publishing history (in general) and a discussion of her masterpiece, My Cousin Rachel, with mystery writer Greg Herren My Cousin Rachel, Greg Herren, Daphne Du Maurier No Episode 9 - Dan J. Marlowe and his novel The Name of the Game is Death 9 9 Episode 9 - Dan J. Marlowe and his novel The Name of the Game is Death full 475addde-9fcd-41d3-956d-12afdf7e76a7 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-9-dan-j-marlowe-and-his-novel-the-name-of-the-game-is-death Full show notes to Episode 9 can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Full show notes to Episode 9 can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2022 03:15:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 4151 Dan J. Marlowe was a master of the crime novel. He wrote for Gold Medal paperbacks (primarily) and his masterpiece, The Name of the Game is Death (1962) is considered a classic. The first part of the podcast covers contains a brief biography of Dan J. Marlowe and the second part discusses the importance and impace of The Name of the Game is Death with crime novelist Duane Swierczynski. Dan J. Marlowe was a master of the crime novel. He wrote for Gold Medal paperbacks (primarily) and his masterpiece, The Name of the Game is Death (1962) is considered a classic. The first part of the podcast covers contains a brief biography of Dan J. Mar paperbacks, books, vintage paperbacks, Ricky Grove, No Episode 8 - The Film Guide Paperback 8 8 Episode 8 - The Film Guide Paperback full 8c327c91-d8c6-4489-b8fb-07e25d84eee8 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-8-the-film-guide-paperback Complete episode notes along links is available at paperbackshow.com

]]> Complete episode notes along links is available at paperbackshow.com

]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:29:51 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 3225 Episode 8 covers the "film guide" paperback which began in the 1950's and is still going strong. In particular, we examine the BFI Film classic series along with the more modern Cultographies film guide series which, obviously, examines the cult film canon. In the first half of the show, I share a brief history of the paperback film guide and then the BFI Classics series followed by Cultographies. The second half features two special guests, Kim Vodicka, who discusses her pick in the Cultography series (Ms. 45 by CC) and Cody Goodfellow (Danger:Diabolik by XX). The discussion was lively and fun as we look at both the book and the film it is based on. Episode 8 covers the "film guide" paperback which began in the 1950's and is still going strong. In particular, we examine the BFI Film classic series along with the more modern Cultographies film guide series which, obviously, examines the cult film cano film guide, Paperbacks, cultographies, BFI film classics, Kim Vodicka, Cody Goodfellow, Ricky Grove, non-fiction paperbacks, cult films No Episode 7 - Dashiell Hammett and the Glass Key 7 7 Episode 7 - Dashiell Hammett and the Glass Key full 89e2c35b-e21f-4ddc-b975-dc244c27d44c https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-7-dashiell-hammett-and-the-glass-key The full show notes can be found at paperbackshow.com. 

]]> The full show notes can be found at paperbackshow.com. 

]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:04:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 4379 A brief overview of hard-boiled writer Dashiell Hammett's life and writings, followed by a discussion with mystery expert Richard Brewer of Hammett's masterpiece novel, The Glass Key A brief overview of hard-boiled writer Dashiell Hammett's life and writings, followed by a discussion with mystery expert Richard Brewer of Hammett's masterpiece novel, The Glass Key Dashiell Hammett, hardboiled mystery, No Episode 6 - Sexy Sleaze Paperbacks, Orie Hitt, and Special Guests 6 6 Episode 6 - Sexy Sleaze Paperbacks, Orie Hitt, and Special Guests full 4b649d53-6fd3-4510-a8ad-f896f1930bc5 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/ep-6-sexy-sleaze-paperbacks-and-orie-hitt ful notes at paperbackshow.com

]]> ful notes at paperbackshow.com

]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2022 20:04:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 4134 Summary, writer and guests Summary, writer and guests Orie Hitt, Sleaze Paperbacks, Sex Novels, Robert Silverberg No Episode 5 - Gold Medal Paperbacks 5 5 Episode 5 - Gold Medal Paperbacks full 02eb0a56-d41c-4ea7-9fd2-7fc3cd85da33 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-5-gold-medal-paperbacks You can read our full Paperback Show 5 notes along with a gallery of paperback covers at paperbackshow.com

]]> You can read our full Paperback Show 5 notes along with a gallery of paperback covers at paperbackshow.com

]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 1046 In this episode, we look at Gold Medal/Fawcett paperbacks, the first major publisher of paperback originals. In addition, we cover some recent paperback reads of British Library Publications paperbacks. In this episode, we look at Gold Medal/Fawcett paperbacks, the first major publisher of paperback originals. In addition, we cover some recent paperback reads of British Library Publications paperbacks. paperbacks, books, vintage paperbacks, Ricky Grove, No Episode 4 - The Armed Service Edition Paperback 4 4 Episode 4 - The Armed Service Edition Paperback full 9d696e0d-9210-4035-a0c3-6648ddcb2bf2 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-4-the-armed-service-edition-paperback The background of America's response to Nazi book burnings, the formation of various groups to provide soldiers with reading material, and the final creation of the group that would select, edit, produce and send over 100 million ASE paperbacks to soldiers all over the world are covered in this episode of the Paperback Show. There's also a short section on "recent paperbacks" included in the podcast where we cover some of the most interesting paperbacks we've read recently.

Head over to paperbackshow.com for full show notes, links and a gallery of Armed Service Edition covers. 

]]> The background of America's response to Nazi book burnings, the formation of various groups to provide soldiers with reading material, and the final creation of the group that would select, edit, produce and send over 100 million ASE paperbacks to soldiers all over the world are covered in this episode of the Paperback Show. There's also a short section on "recent paperbacks" included in the podcast where we cover some of the most interesting paperbacks we've read recently.

Head over to paperbackshow.com for full show notes, links and a gallery of Armed Service Edition covers. 

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 1642 In this episode, we look at the history of the Armed Service Edition (ASE) paperbacks which were made specifically for American soldiers fighting in World War II. There were over 100,000 million of these portable books sent to soldiers all over the world. The impact of this program was profound not only for the soldiers but on post-war American society and culture as well. In this episode, we look at the history of the Armed Service Edition (ASE) paperbacks which were made specifically for American soldiers fighting in World War II. There were over 100,000 million of these portable books sent to soldiers all over the world. Armed Service Edition, Books in World War II, No Episode 3 - Raymond Chandler & The Big Sleep - Guest Richard Brewer 3 3 Episode 3 - Raymond Chandler & The Big Sleep - Guest Richard Brewer full 05ba98ed-e0c9-41db-aa1a-44d9e1fdb57c https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-3-raymond-chandler-paperbacks-guest-richard-brewer You can read the full show notes for this episode at paperbackshow.com. I've also included many scans of Chandler paperback covers and my full collection of Ballantine's Tom Adams covers for the run of Chandler's novels. 

]]> You can read the full show notes for this episode at paperbackshow.com. I've also included many scans of Chandler paperback covers and my full collection of Ballantine's Tom Adams covers for the run of Chandler's novels. 

]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2022 02:32:00 -0800 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 3314 In this third episode of the Paperback Show, Ricky focuses on Raymond Chandler and his famous novel, The Big Sleep. Along with Richard Brewer, an audio producer currently in the middle of recording all of Chandler's novels, he reviews the novel and compares it to the great film version starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. In this third episode of the Paperback Show, Ricky focuses on Raymond Chandler and his famous novel, The Big Sleep. Along with Richard Brewer, an audio producer currently in the middle of recording all of Chandler's novels, he reviews the novel and compar Raymond Chandler, Big Sleep, Tom Adams, Richard Brewer No Episode 2 - Pocket Books, Vampire Hunter D paperback series - guest M dot Strange 2 2 Episode 2 - Pocket Books, Vampire Hunter D paperback series - guest M dot Strange full c3e38fcb-67b1-4e1c-bce2-1471b523dac6 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-2-pocket-books-vampire-hunter-d-and-m-dot-strange Full show notes with links can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Full show notes with links can be found at paperbackshow.com

]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0800 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 958 Podcast host, Ricky Lee Grove, gives a brief overview of the first major paperback publisher, Pocket Books, and then shares his love of the Vampire Hunter D novels (Hideyuki Kikuchi) with guest M Dot Strange. Podcast host, Ricky Lee Grove, gives a brief overview of the first major paperback publisher, Pocket Books, and then shares his love of the Vampire Hunter D novels (Hideyuki Kikuchi) with guest M Dot Strange. Pocket Books, Vampire Hunter D, M dot Strange, Hideyuki Kikuchi No Episode 1 - Ace Books & Lisa Morton 1 1 Episode 1 - Ace Books & Lisa Morton full b11d51eb-09b5-472e-aac6-0ced90a30470 https://paperbackshow.transistor.fm/episodes/episode-1-introduction-to-the-show-interview-with-writer-lisa-morton Full show notes with links (lots of paperback cover art) are available at the Paperback Show website. Music is by the US Army Blues Band (Live at Blues Alley) which is public domain and available at Freemusicarchive.org

]]> Full show notes with links (lots of paperback cover art) are available at the Paperback Show website. Music is by the US Army Blues Band (Live at Blues Alley) which is public domain and available at Freemusicarchive.org

]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0800 Ricky Lee Grove Ricky Lee Grove 2418 Show host Ricky Lee Grove introduces the Paperback Show. He shares the story of his first paperback purchase at the age of 12 years old. At a local used paperback shop, he picked up an Ace Double paperback which contained Philip E. High's "Reality Forbidden" and A. Bertram Chandler's "Contraband in Otherspace". He reviews the two novels and outlines the history of Ace books. In the second half of the Paperback Show, Ricky Lee introduces author Lisa Morton, a multiple Stoker-award-winning author, and discusses her excellent paperback collection of Philip K. Dick's books along with many other topics. Episode length: 40 minutes. Music: US Army Blues Band "Live at Blues Alley". Available at Freemusicarchive.org Show host Ricky Lee Grove introduces the Paperback Show. He shares the story of his first paperback purchase at the age of 12 years old. At a local used paperback shop, he picked up an Ace Double paperback which contained Philip E. High's "Reality Forbidd Ace Books, Philip E. High, paperbacks, vintage paperbacks, Lisa Morton, Philip K. Dick No