Pulp Fiction, 1953 · page 103 of 116
Fifteen Western Tales, January 1953 — page 103: what you’re looking at
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# This is an Advertisement Page This page is a full-page advertisement for the Men's Dollar Book Guild, promoting an introductory offer of two discounted hardcover novels. For $1.00, readers could choose either *Dead of Night* by Stewart Sterling (a mystery featuring detective Gil Vine investigating a murder involving radio and advertising figures in Manhattan) or *The Miracle of the Bells* by Russell Janney (a drama about faith, Hollywood, and love). The ad includes endorsements from Eddie Cantor and Kate Smith, emphasizing the books' quality and entertainment value, along with a mail-in coupon for ordering.
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