ACE Potpourri Image Library - Literature of a Sort - ACE five-digit series single format - paperback publication history

70270-8 NICK CARTER (house pseudonym for DAVID HAGBERG) Race of Death (1978; 1st ACE printing - Charter imprint)

70290-2 ANNE MAYBURY (aka ANNE BUXTON) Radiance (c.1979; July 1980; 1st ACE printing; ACE Romance)

70290-2 (back cover)

70345-3 JACK RAMSAY (aka MATTHEW CHAPMAN and BRUCE ROBINSON) The Rage (1978; 1st ACE printing; ACE horror/mystery)

70345-3 (back cover)

70401-5 SUZANNE ROBERTS Rangeland Nurse (1967; 1972; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Nurse Romance Series)

Rangeland Nurse was originally published as ACE F-419 (1967).

70550 JANE BLACKMORE Ravenden (1977; ACE Gothic Mystery)

70566-9 FRANK KING Raya (ACE Charter edition; 1981)

70850-1 VICTOR BRIGGS Reap the Harvest (c.1976; nd; ACE historical fiction)

71094-8 P. N. ELROD Red Death (cover by Mark Garro; 1993; 2nd ACE printing; vampire genre)

71000 MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN The Red Baron (1969; 1st ACE printing; nonfiction)

71001 MANFRED VON RICHTHOFEN The Red Baron (c.1968; nd; nonfiction)

71107 NELLE McFATHER The Red Jaguar (cover by Charles Copeland; July 1974; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

71133-2 NICK CARTER The Redolmo Affair (April 1979; listed as "First Time In Paperback;" ACE Charter imprint)

71133-2 (back cover)

71165-0 ZANE GREY The Reef Girl (c.1977; November 1978; 1st ACE printing; ACE Romance)

OK - this is a puzzler. Any AIL user have insight into this author? I am thinking of all the westerns I have read by Zane Grey and this makes no sense.

71181 JAN ROFFMAN (aka MARGARET SUMMERTON) The Reflection of Evil (original title: Death of a Fox (US title) or Winter of the Fox (UK title); c.1964; nd; ACE Gothic Novel)

71182 JAN ROFFMAN (aka MARGARET SUMMERTON) The Reflection of Evil (original title: Death of a Fox (US title) or Winter of the Fox (UK title); c.1964; nd; ACE Gothic Novel)

The Reflection of Evil was originally published as ACE K-216 (1964).

71194 WILLO DAVID ROBERTS The Nurses (c.1972; 1973; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Nurse Romance Series)

71220-7 MAX EHRLICH Reincarnation in Venice (1979)

71220-7 (back cover)

71225-8 VIRGINIA COFFMAN The Devil Beyond Moura (original title: The Vicar of Moura; c.1966; nd; 1st thus; ACE Gothic Novel)

71225-8 (back cover)

71228-2 NICK CARTER (house pseudonym for FRED HUBER) Reich Four (1979; 1st ACE printing - Charter imprint)

71235-5 HUGH MILLER The Rejuvenators (1979; 1st ACE printing; medical thriller)

71296-7 KATHLEEN A. SHOESMITH Reluctant Puritan (1972; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Interlude Romance)

71296-7 (back cover)

71300 GEORGETTE HEYER The Reluctant Widow (c.1946; 1966; nd; ACE Romance)

71300 (back cover)

71301-6 GEORGETTE HEYER The Reluctant Widow (c.1946; 1966; nd; ACE Romance)

The Reluctant Widow was originally published as ACE K-265 (1966). Both of these editions use the same cover art as ACE K-265.

71331 HELEN ARVONEN Remember With Tears (c.1968; 1972; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

Remember With Tears was originally published as ACE G-757 (1968).

71385 ELIZABETH RENIER The Renshawe Inheritance (May 1973; 1st ACE printing; ACE Regency Romance)

71816 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS Return of the Mucker (cover by Frank Frazetta; c.1976; probably 2nd ACE printing)

71834-5 NICK CARTER Revenge of the Generals (1st ACE printing - Charter imprint)

72180 HELEN ARVONEN Rickshaw Bend (1973; ACE Gothic Novel)

72280 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS The Rider (cover by Frank Frazetta; c.1915; 1974; listed as "First Time in Paperback")

72281 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS The Rider (cover by Frank Frazetta; c.1915; 1974; 1978; listed as "First Time in Paperback")

72380-2 NORMA DAVISON Rievaulx Abbey (May 1975; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

ACE Cameo series - No. 11.

72647-X ANNE McCAFFREY Ring Of Fear (1977; 1st ACE printing; ACE Romance/Suspense)

An interesting offering from the "Lady of Pern." The first non-SF or fantasy story I have seen by Anne McCaffrey.

72681-0 MARGARET SUMMERTON Ring Of Mischief (c.1965; nd; ACE Gothic Mystery)

72681-0 (back cover)

Ring of Mischief was originally published as ACE G-589 (1965) and as an E. P. DUTTON hardcover (1965).

73200-3 MARY ELLEN MOORE The Robin Williams Scrapbook (1979; 1st ACE printing; photo cover; biography, film, and TV)

Biography (up to the late 1970's) along with film and television history for the actor (and comedian) Robin Williams. Includes photographs from the TV comedy "Mork & Mindy."

73325-5 D. E. STEVENSON Rochester's Wife (1968)

73460-8 JANE BLACKMORE The Room in the Tower (c.1972; 1973; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

Listed as "An ACE Gothic - Read Easy - Large Type."

73471 MONICA DICKENS The Room Upstairs (cover by Robert Maguire; c.1966; February 1974; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Gothic mystery)

The Room Upstairs was originally published as ACE K-284 (1966).

73605-X JULIET DYMOKE The Plantagenets: The Royal Griffin (1978; 1st thus; historical fiction)

This is a series and the other volume is Lady of the Garter (ACE 46853-5; 1980).

73705-6 ANNE WORBOYS Run, Sara, Run (c.1981; March 1982; 1st ACE printing; suspense)

74965-8 NICK CARTER (house pseudonym for JOSEPH GILMORE) San Juan Inferno: Killmaster #195 (1984; 1st ACE printing - Charter imprint)

75020 SHARON WAGNER Satan's Acres (cover by Victor Kalin; September 1974; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

SHARON WAGNER also goes by SHARON B. WAGNER

75181 JEAN VICARY Saverstall (c.1967; nd; ACE Gothic Novel)

Saverstall was originally published as ACE G-643 (1967). This edition has different cover art.

75411 CAROLYN WILSON The Scent of Lilacs (c.1966; nd; ACE Gothic Novel)

The Scent of Lilacs was originally published as ACE G-603 (1966). Note the "Read Easy/Large Type" format.

75418-X ROBERT HUGHES School Days (1982; 1st thus; horror/mystery)

75420 ARLENE HALE (aka MARY ARLENE HALE) School Nurse (c.1962; nd; 2nd ACE printing)

School Nurse was originally published as ACE D-540 (1962). This edition is headlined as “An Arlene Hale Nurse Romance."

75434-1 FREDERIK POHL & FREDERIK POHL IV Science Fiction Studies in Film (c.1981; 1984; 2nd ACE printing; science fiction film and movies)

75434-1 (back cover)

75437-6 FREDERIK POHL & FREDERIK POHL IV Science Fiction Studies in Film (January 1981; 1st ACE printing; science fiction film and movies)

75440 SAM J. LUNDWALL Science Fiction: What It`s All About (cover by Dean Ellis; c.1969; 1971; 1st thus; bibliography and reference)

75441 SAM J. LUNDWALL Science Fiction: What It`s All About (cover by Dean Ellis; c.1969 and 1971; printed 1977; different cover art; bibliography and reference)

A history and evaluation of 'science fiction' in literature, film, and television (up to late 1960's). These volumes are also listed in the ACE Science Fiction Singles section. Note that the cover text for these volumes is slightly different, but the same Dean Ellis artwork.

Original cover art for Science Fiction: What It's All About. Acrylic on board. 24.5" x 15.5." Verso has title, ACE letter-number series (note the crossed out notation for ACE 75440) and year of art (1971).

75455 ISAAC ASIMOV Science, Numbers, and I (c.1968; 1st ACE printing; non-fiction)

75456 ISAAC ASIMOV Science, Numbers, and I (c.1968; nd; non-fiction)

Listed as "Revised and Updated."Collection of articles written for the general public on topics ranging from prime numbers to the scientific method.

75490-2 SAMUEL EDWARDS The Scimitar (1979; historical novel)

Another of the "A Hall of Fame Historical Novels" produced by Lyle Kenyon Engel.

75570-2 TOM FIGLOZZI Scrabblegrams: The Word Game With A Mind Of Its Own (cover and interior illustrations by Don Figlozzi; 1973; 1st ACE printing and PBO; crossword/puzzle book)

75708-8 SHEILA BISHOP The Second Husband (c.1964; nd; ACE Regency Romance)

75709 SHEILA BISHOP The Second Husband (c.1964; ACE Star edition; ACE Regency Romance)

75721 ELISABETH KYLE The Second Mally Lee (original title: Malley Lee; c.1947; nd; ACE Gothic Novel)

75750 SAX ROHMER The Secret of Holm Peel and Other Strange Stories (1970, 1st ACE printing)

Collection of eight magazine and newspaper novelettes and short stories of Gothic Mystery and Witchcraft (including a "Fu Manchu" story).

75791 FRANCINE DAVENPORT (aka VELMA TATE) The Secret of the Bayou (c.1967; nd; ACE Gothic Novel)

75885-1 CARTER A. VAUGHAN The Seneca Hostage (wrap-around cover art; c.1969; 1980; historical fiction - American colonial history)

75885-1 (back cover)

This is one of the "A Hall of Fame Historical Novel" series developed by ACE in the 1970's. Notice that these were "produced" by Lyle Kenyon Engel - now I wonder what that means?

75951-4 RONA RANDALL (aka RONA SHAMBROOK) Seven Days From Midnight (c.1966; nd; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

Seven Days From Midnight was originally published as ACE K-269 (1966).

75953 ELIOT ASINOF 7 Days To Sunday: Crisis Week With The New York Football Giants (1968; possible 1st ACE printing; sports)

75953 (back cover)

75954 CHARLES SOPKIN Seven Glorious Days, Seven Fun-Filled Nights (1968; 1st ACE printing; non-fiction)

75954 (back cover)

75958 BRAD STEIGER Sex and Satanism (1969; listed as "Published In The U.S. For The First Time"; occult/paranormal)

75963 DANIEL GORDON (ed.) Sex Games That People Play (c.1968; 1973; 2nd ACE printing; different photo cover)

75963 (back cover)

75970 DANIEL GORDON (ed.) sex games that people play (1968; listed as "First Time In Paperback"; photo cover)

Note that the title for this ACE Letter-Number series is in lower case (as it was printed on the cover). The first printing is given as either 1968 or 1969, will continue to investigate.

75980 BARBARA LEWIS The Sexual Power of Marijuana (c.1970; 1st ACE printing; non-fiction)

75980 (back cover)

The 1970 issue of PAGEANT Magazine had an eight–page article by Barbara Lewis entitled "THE SEXUAL POWER OF MARIJUANA." Pageant Magazine in this era was a digest full of photos and articles that touched on themes of the day.

75986-6 HUGH B. CAVE Shades Of Evil (August 1982; 1st ACE Charter original; horror)

75986-6 (back cover)

75987 RUTH ABBEY The Shadow Between (c.1970; February 1974; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

75991 ANDRE NORTON Shadow Hawk (cover by Darrell K. Sweet; c.1965; 1971; historical fiction - ancient Egypt)

Original cover art by Darrell K. Sweet for Shadow Hawk. Oil/acrylic on board, 13" x 22."

This edition also has a frontspiece map of Egypt and the surrounding region to allow the reader follow this historical tale of ancient Egyptians fighting for freedom against the Hyksos in 1590 BC.

Shadow Hawk was originally published as ACE G-538 (1965).

75995 POPPY NOTTINGHAM Shadow of a Cat (October 1974; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

ACE Cameo series - No. 3.

76000 ANONYMOUS Sexy Crosswords #1 (front and back cover and interior vignettes by Bill Wenzel; 1974; 1st ACE printing and PBO; risque crossword puzzles)

76000 (back cover)

Hmmm - OK, I did not see this one coming. Crossword puzzle books were a common (and cash-rich) part of paperback publishing but I have not come across a risque version (maybe outside of PLAYBOY). Found a copy that had not been used and have included an interior vignette illustration by Bill Wenzel for completeness.

76018 FRANCES COWEN The Shadow of Polperro (c.1969; 1973; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

76018 (back cover)

76021 ANNE MAYBURY (aka ANNE BUXTON) Shadow of a Stranger (c.1960; 1966; August 1971; 3rd ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

76021 (back cover)

76022-3 ANNE MAYBURY (aka ANNE BUXTON) Shadow of a Stranger (c.1960; 1966; 1971; October 1972; 4th ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

76022-3 (back cover)

76024-4 ANNE MAYBURY (aka ANNE BUXTON) Shadow of a Stranger (c.1960; 1966; 1971; 1972; 1975; 5th ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

Shadow of a Stranger was originally published as ACE K-251 (1966).

76050 FRANCIS COWEN Shadow of Theale (cover by Harry Barton; January 1974; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Mystery)

76071 DOROTHY EDEN (aka DOROTHY ENID EDEN) Shadow of a Witch (c.1962; nd; ACE Gothic Mystery)

76072 DOROTHY EDEN (aka DOROTHY ENID EDEN) Shadow of a Witch (c.1962; nd; ACE Gothic Mystery)

76073 DOROTHY EDEN (aka DOROTHY ENID EDEN) Shadow of a Witch (c.1962; nd; ACE Gothic Mystery)

This story was also released under the same title using her other common pseudonym MARY PARADISE.

76076-9 RONA RANDALL (aka RONA SHAMBROOK) Shadows on the Sand (c.1949; 1973; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

76076-9 (back cover)

Note the "Read Easy Large Type" logo.

76200 WILLO DAVIS ROBERTS Shroud of Fog (1970; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

76201 WILLO DAVIS ROBERTS Shroud of Fog (cover by R. Kursar; c.1970; nd; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

76232 THERESA CHARLES (aka IRENE MAUDE SWATRIDGE and CHARLES JOHN SWATRIDGE) The Shrouded Tower (alternate title: The Man For Me; c.1965; 1965; nd; ACE Gothic/Romance Novel)

The Shrouded Tower was originally published under the title of The Man For Me by Hale (hard cover) in UK in 1965. In ACE Books, it was originally published as ACE G-567 (1965).

76291 SUSAN HOWATCH The Shrouded Walls (c.1967; 1968; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

This edition has the same cover art as ACE K-306.

76293-X SUSAN HOWATCH The Shrouded Walls (wrap-around cover art; c.1967; 1973; 3rd ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

This edition has different cover art from ACE 76291.

The Shrouded Walls was originally published as ACE K-306 (1967).

76340 DAVID BOYER The Sidelong Glances of A Pigeon Kicker (cover by Akex Gnidziejko; c.1968; 1st ACE printing)

Original cover art by Akex Gnidziejko for The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker. Oil/acrylic on board (20.25" x 14"), signed in lower left and publication and ACE letter-number series on verso.

"The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker", also known as "Pigeons", was also released as a 1971 American comedy film directed by John Dexter and written (screenplay) by Ron Whyte. The film stars Jordan Christopher, Jill O'Hara, Robert Walden, Kate Reid, William Redfield and Lois Nettleton. The film was released on February 1, 1971, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

76350 JOHN S. SIMON The Sign of the Fool: Memoirs From the Haight-Ashbury, 1965-68 (cover by Gene Szafran; 1971; 1st ACE printing and probably PBO; non-fiction)

76355-3 NICK CARTER The Sign of the Prayer Shawl (1976; 1st ACE printing - Charter imprint)

76371-5 JOAN AIKEN The Silence of Herondale (c.1967; nd; ACE Gothic Novel)

The Silence of Herondale was orginally published as ACE K-219 (1967).

76400 RACHEL COSGROVE PAYES The Silent Place (cover by George Gross; c.1969; nd; ACE Gothic Novel)

76400 (back cover)

76401 RACHEL CROSGROVE PAYES The Silent Place (c.1969; nd; ACE Gothic Novel)

This author also uses her middle name occasionally - RACHEL COSGROVE PAYES.

76551-1 RONA RANDALL (aka RONA SHAMBROOK) The Silver Cord (nd; ACE Romance)

This is one of the "Adult Romances for the Modern Woman" series.

76631-1 MARGARET ERSKINE (aka MARGARET WETHERBY WILLIAMS) The Silver Ladies (c.1966; 1969; ACE Gothic Novel)

Original cover painting for ACE Gothic / Mystery novel entitled The Silver Ladies. This was mostly likely painted c. 1969 - based on the #76631 noted on the verso. Gouache on board with an image size of 16.5" x 11.5".

The Silver Ladies was originally published as ACE K-270 (1966). This is an "Inspector Finch Gothic Mystery."

76740 ELIZABETH RENIER A Singing in the Woods (1966; 1st ACE printing; ACE Star edition; ACE Regency Romance)

76838 NICK CARTER (house pseudonym for DeWITT COPP) Six Bloody Summer Days (1975; 1st Charter printing and PBO; "Killmaster series")

76970 DOROTHY EDEN (aka DOROTHY ENID EDEN) Sleep In the Woods (c.1960; 1967; ACE Gothic/Historical Novel)

76971 DOROTHY EDEN (aka DOROTHY ENID EDEN) Sleep In the Woods (c.1960; 1967; nd; ACE Gothic/Historical Novel)

76972 DOROTHY EDEN (aka DOROTHY ENID EDEN) Sleep In the Woods (c.1960; 1967; nd; ACE Gothic/Historical Novel)

76995 MARILYN LYNCH The Sky Girls (original title: Secret Lives of the Sky Girls; 1974; 1st ACE printing)

Something on the order of "Coffee, Tea, or Me."

77050 MARGARET ERSKINE (aka MARGARET WETHERBY WILLIAMS) Sleep No More (cover by Robert Maguire; c.1958; nd; ACE Star edition; ACE Gothic Mystery)

I had a previous attribution of the following cover art for "Sleep No More" to ACE 77051. Thanks to an AIL user (thank you Ruben), who supplied me with the proper cover for this ACE Letter-Number series, this art is incorrect for this edition. However, it is the cover art for ACE 77050.

Original cover art for "Sleep No More." Acrylic on board (20" x 13") and unsigned. Heritage Auctions has attributed it to Robert Maguire but until I have more confirming data, I will just leave it as 'unattributed.' If any AIL user finds some additional information on the identity of the artist, please contact me.

77051 MARGARET ERSKINE (aka MARGARET WETHERBY WILLIAMS) Sleep No More (cover by Robert Maguire; c.1958; nd; ACE Gothic Mystery)

An "Inspector Finch Gothic #6" mystery. Different cover art than ACE 77050.

77121 DOROTHY EDEN (aka DOROTHY ENID EDEN) The Sleeping Bride (c.1959; 1967; nd; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Gothic Mystery)

Movie tie-in volume illustrated with photographs from the production of Rocky.

79077-1 NICK CARTER (house pseudonym for GEORGE WARREN) Suicide Seat (1980; 1st ACE printing - Charter imprint)

78455 ISAAC ASIMOV The Stars In Their Courses (July 1975 1st ACE printing; non-fiction)

78456 ISAAC ASIMOV The Stars In Their Courses (1976; listed as "revised and updated," non-fiction)

Collection of articles written for the general public on topics ranging from origin of the universe to the orbital dynamics of the planets.

78477-1 GERRY TURNBULL (ed.) A Star Trek Catalog: The Complete Guide to the Fantastic World of Star Trek (1979; 1st ACE printing and PBO)

The first complete collection of Star Trek episode summaries - A special interview with Gene Roddenberry - Novelist Stephen Lewis' impressions of a Star Trek Convention - A Star Trek TV series merchandise catalog with manufacturers' addresses. Biographical data on Star Trek's shining stars - Shatner, Nimoy, Nichols, and others. Also listed in the ACE Science Fiction singles section.

78500 WARREN SMITH Strange & Miraculous Cures (1969: listed as "First American Publication," occult/paranormal)

78551-9 ANNE MAYBURY (aka ANNE BUXTON) Stay Until Tomorrow (c.1961, 1973; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

Stay Until Tomorrow was originally published as ACE K-277 (1961).

78585-9 JERRY POURNELLE A Step Farther Out (1979; 1st ACE printing; non-fiction)

Essays by Jerry Pournelle (when he was the science editor of Galaxy Science Fiction magazine). Preface by Larry Niven and Foreword by A. E. Van Vogt. Essays include "Survival With Style" and "That Buck Rogers Stuff," as well as excerpts from "The Strategy of Technology."

78587-3 JANE BLACKMORE Stephanie (nd; ACE Romance)

This is one of the "Adult Romances for the Modern Woman" series.

78659 GERALDINE KILLORAN The Stones Of Strendleigh (November 1974; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

ACE Cameo series - No. 4.

78725 ELIZABETH TREHEARNE Storms at Midnight (1973; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

78730-4 JUSTINE SOMMERS So Wild, So Wonderful (1978; 1st ACE printing; ACE Romance)

This one, based upon the cover, crosses over to the western genre as a romance. In addition, note that the cover banner has the listing as "An Americana Romance" and the number - 6. Another series I have little knowledge of at this time and will continue to pursue. Any AIL user familiar with this series, please drop me an e-gram. Thanks.

78750 CYNTHIA ALCOTT Storm Over Windmere (1973; ACE Gothic Novel)

78800 WARREN SMITH Strange & Miraculous Cures (c.1969; nd; listed as "Published For The Frst Time In The United States"; occult/paranormal)

78800 (back cover)

78850 JOSEPHINE BELL Stranger On A Cliff (1970; 1st ACE printing and PBO; ACE Gothic Novel)

78861 JOHN MACKLIN Strange Destinies (c.1965; nd; photo art cover; occult/paranormal)

"Weird tales of the living and dead by a noted authority on the paranormal." Originally published as ACE K-222 (1965).

78901 BRAD STEIGER Strange Guests (c.1966; nd; listed as "First Time In Paperback"; occult/paranormal)

Introduction by Ivan T. Sanderson

Strange Guests was originally published as ACE K-241 (1966). Either the introduction by Sanderson makes this a "First Time In Paperback" edition or ACE is reusing old stock and this would be the 2nd ACE printing.

78902 BRAD STEIGER Strange Guests (c.1966; nd; occult/paranormal; different photo cover art)

78902 (back cover)

78927 E. J. KAHN Jr. The Stragglers (1972; 1st thus; non-fiction)

The WWII military history of Guam.

78935 R. DeWITT MILLER Stranger Than Life (original title: You Do Take It With You; c.1955; 1962; 1972; 2nd ACE printing; occult/paranormal)

78935 (back cover)

Stranger Than Life was originally published as ACE K-168 (1962).

78950-1 WARREN SMITH Strange Powers of the Mind (c.1967; nd; occult/paranormal)

Strange Powers of the Mind was originally published as ACE K-296 (1967).

78961 BRANT HOUSE (ed.) Strange Powers of Unusual People (c.1963; June 1973; 2nd ACE printing; ACE occult/paranormal)

78961 (back cover)

78987-5 STEWART ROBB Strange Prophecies That Came True (c.1967; nd; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Star edition; occult/paranormal)

Strange Prophecies That Came True was originally published as ACE K-288 (1967). Note that this edition uses the same cover design, but has outlined the Letter-Number block (in white) at the top of the cover and removed the top sentence blurb from ACE K-288 (1967).

79001 BERNHARDT J. HURWOOD Strange Talents (c.1967; nd; occult/paranormal)

The problem with the Occult and Paranormal titles is that they keep using the same title or changing it slightly. This title was also published in a series entitled The Exorcism Series Book IV: Strange Talents (ACE 22223-2; nd) as well as ACE K-276 (1967).

79065 MAURICE DRUON The Strangled Queen (nd; historical fiction)

79067 JIM MORRIS Strawberry Soldier (1972; 1st ACE printing; psychedelic 1960's)

79073-9 NICK CARTER The Strontium Code (cover by George Gross; 1981; 1st ACE printing - Charter imprint)

79075-5 PARLEY J. COOPER The Studio (1975)

79077-1 NICK CARTER (house pseudonym for GEORGE WARREN) Suicide Seat (1980; 1st ACE printing - Charter imprint)

79081 HELEN ARVONEN The Summer of Evil (c.1965; nd; ACE Gothic Novel)

79082-8 HELEN ARVONEN The Summer of Evil (c.1965; 1977; 2nd ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

The Summer of Evil was originally published as ACE K-225 (1965).

79088-7 ANASTASIA CLEAVER Summerstorm (July 1979; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Mystery)

79100 SHIRLEY JACKSON The Sundial (c.1958; 1962; nd; ACE Gothic Novel)

The Sundial was originally published as ACE K-166 (1962) and reprinted in ACE H-96 (nd).

79105-0 JEAN POND Surviving (1979; 1st ACE printing; autobiography)

79109 SHARON HEATH The Sunshine Nurse (1969; 1st ACE printing; ACE Nurse Romance Series)

Original cover art for The Sunshine Nurse. Gouache on board, image size 15" x 12.5" and no signature. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

79132-8 GRAHAM MASTERTON The Sweetman Curve (June 1979; 1st ACE printing; ACE suspense/thriller)

79133-6 GRAHAM MASTERTON The Sweetman Curve (c.1979; nd; 2nd ACE printing; ACE suspense/thriller)

Different cover art.

79136 SHEILA BISHOP Sweet Nightingale (c.1966; ACE Regency Romance)

79350 GEORGETTE HEYER Sylvester, or the Wicked Uncle (c.1965; nd; ACE Romance)

Sylvester, or The Wicked Uncle was originally published as ACE K-226 (1965). Note that this edition uses the same cover art as ACE K-226.

79621-4 D. E. STEVENSON The Tall Stranger (1978; ACE Romance)

Listed as "A D. E. Stevenson Romance."

79810 MARIANNE RUUTH Tapestry Of Terror (February 1975; 1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

ACE Cameo series - No. 7.

79822-3 NICK CARTER Target Red Star: Killmaster #208 (nd; 1st ACE printing - Charter imprint)

79970 ISOBEL LAMBOT A Taste of Murder (1966;1st ACE printing; ACE Gothic Novel)

Original cover art for A Taste of Murder by Iosbel Lambot. Gouache on illustration board. Image size 13.5" x 18.5." Signed (illegibly) as John (Dublin or Dillon).

ACE POTPOURRI

LITERATURE - OF A SORT

Five-digit number format: 70000-79999

Rangeland Nurse was originally published as ACE F-419 (1967).

OK - this is a puzzler. Any AIL user have insight into this author? I am thinking of all the westerns I have read by Zane Grey and this makes no sense.

The Reflection of Evil was originally published as ACE K-216 (1964).

The Reluctant Widow was originally published as ACE K-265 (1966). Both of these editions use the same cover art as ACE K-265.

Remember With Tears was originally published as ACE G-757 (1968).

ACE Cameo series - No. 11.

An interesting offering from the "Lady of Pern." The first non-SF or fantasy story I have seen by Anne McCaffrey.

Ring of Mischief was originally published as ACE G-589 (1965) and as an E. P. DUTTON hardcover (1965).

Biography (up to the late 1970's) along with film and television history for the actor (and comedian) Robin Williams. Includes photographs from the TV comedy "Mork & Mindy."

Listed as "An ACE Gothic - Read Easy - Large Type."

The Room Upstairs was originally published as ACE K-284 (1966).

This is a series and the other volume is Lady of the Garter (ACE 46853-5; 1980).

SHARON WAGNER also goes by SHARON B. WAGNER

Saverstall was originally published as ACE G-643 (1967). This edition has different cover art.

The Scent of Lilacs was originally published as ACE G-603 (1966). Note the "Read Easy/Large Type" format.

School Nurse was originally published as ACE D-540 (1962). This edition is headlined as “An Arlene Hale Nurse Romance."

A history and evaluation of 'science fiction' in literature, film, and television (up to late 1960's). These volumes are also listed in the ACE Science Fiction Singles section. Note that the cover text for these volumes is slightly different, but the same Dean Ellis artwork.

Original cover art for Science Fiction: What It's All About. Acrylic on board. 24.5" x 15.5." Verso has title, ACE letter-number series (note the crossed out notation for ACE 75440) and year of art (1971).

Another of the "A Hall of Fame Historical Novels" produced by Lyle Kenyon Engel.

Collection of eight magazine and newspaper novelettes and short stories of Gothic Mystery and Witchcraft (including a "Fu Manchu" story).

75885-1 (back cover)

This is one of the "A Hall of Fame Historical Novel" series developed by ACE in the 1970's. Notice that these were "produced" by Lyle Kenyon Engel - now I wonder what that means?

Seven Days From Midnight was originally published as ACE K-269 (1966).

Note that the title for this ACE Letter-Number series is in lower case (as it was printed on the cover). The first printing is given as either 1968 or 1969, will continue to investigate.

The 1970 issue of PAGEANT Magazine had an eight–page article by Barbara Lewis entitled "THE SEXUAL POWER OF MARIJUANA." Pageant Magazine in this era was a digest full of photos and articles that touched on themes of the day.

Original cover art by Darrell K. Sweet for Shadow Hawk. Oil/acrylic on board, 13" x 22."

This edition also has a frontspiece map of Egypt and the surrounding region to allow the reader follow this historical tale of ancient Egyptians fighting for freedom against the Hyksos in 1590 BC.

Shadow Hawk was originally published as ACE G-538 (1965).

ACE Cameo series - No. 3.

Shadow of a Stranger was originally published as ACE K-251 (1966).

This story was also released under the same title using her other common pseudonym MARY PARADISE.

Note the "Read Easy Large Type" logo.

This edition has the same cover art as ACE K-306.

This edition has different cover art from ACE 76291.

The Shrouded Walls was originally published as ACE K-306 (1967).

Original cover art by Akex Gnidziejko for The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker. Oil/acrylic on board (20.25" x 14"), signed in lower left and publication and ACE letter-number series on verso.

The Silence of Herondale was orginally published as ACE K-219 (1967).

This author also uses her middle name occasionally - RACHEL COSGROVE PAYES.

This is one of the "Adult Romances for the Modern Woman" series.

Original cover painting for ACE Gothic / Mystery novel entitled The Silver Ladies. This was mostly likely painted c. 1969 - based on the #76631 noted on the verso. Gouache on board with an image size of 16.5" x 11.5".

The Silver Ladies was originally published as ACE K-270 (1966). This is an "Inspector Finch Gothic Mystery."

Something on the order of "Coffee, Tea, or Me."

I had a previous attribution of the following cover art for "Sleep No More" to ACE 77051. Thanks to an AIL user (thank you Ruben), who supplied me with the proper cover for this ACE Letter-Number series, this art is incorrect for this edition. However, it is the cover art for ACE 77050.

An "Inspector Finch Gothic #6" mystery. Different cover art than ACE 77050.

This issue has the same cover art as ACE K-239 (1967) and is probably the 2nd ACE printing.

The Sleeping Bride was originally published as ACE K-239 (1967).

Robert E. Vardeman also writes fantasy and science fiction for ACE.

This is certainly a later printing - note the "Read Easy - Large Type" logo.

Someone Waiting was originally published as ACE K-238 (1966). This title was also released under the pseudonym Katherine Troy and the copyright line has Katherine Troy as the copyright holder (odd that a pseudonym can be legal in this manner).

Original cover art by Harry Barton for A Sorrow For Angels. Gouache on board. Signed (H. Barton; in grass) below woman's feet.

A Gothic Romance/Mystery by the author of the "Darkover" novels. Souvenir of Monique was originally published as ACE G-616 (1967). Interestingly, MZB published a number of romances and such in some unlikely venues.

A book of trivia for TV and its shows and stars (pre-1972). Includes 54 pages of photographs.

Despite the cover art, this is actually a non-fiction volume addressing the use of high orbit solar power generation by one of the pioneers of the Space Age.

Movie tie-in volume illustrated with photographs from the production of Rocky.

Stay Until Tomorrow was originally published as ACE K-277 (1961).

Essays by Jerry Pournelle (when he was the science editor of Galaxy Science Fiction magazine). Preface by Larry Niven and Foreword by A. E. Van Vogt. Essays include "Survival With Style" and "That Buck Rogers Stuff," as well as excerpts from "The Strategy of Technology."

This is one of the "Adult Romances for the Modern Woman" series.

ACE Cameo series - No. 4.

"Weird tales of the living and dead by a noted authority on the paranormal." Originally published as ACE K-222 (1965).

Introduction by Ivan T. Sanderson

Strange Guests was originally published as ACE K-241 (1966). Either the introduction by Sanderson makes this a "First Time In Paperback" edition or ACE is reusing old stock and this would be the 2nd ACE printing.

The WWII military history of Guam.

Stranger Than Life was originally published as ACE K-168 (1962).

Strange Powers of the Mind was originally published as ACE K-296 (1967).

Strange Prophecies That Came True was originally published as ACE K-288 (1967). Note that this edition uses the same cover design, but has outlined the Letter-Number block (in white) at the top of the cover and removed the top sentence blurb from ACE K-288 (1967).

The problem with the Occult and Paranormal titles is that they keep using the same title or changing it slightly. This title was also published in a series entitled The Exorcism Series Book IV: Strange Talents (ACE 22223-2; nd) as well as ACE K-276 (1967).

The Summer of Evil was originally published as ACE K-225 (1965).

The Sundial was originally published as ACE K-166 (1962) and reprinted in ACE H-96 (nd).

Original cover art for The Sunshine Nurse. Gouache on board, image size 15" x 12.5" and no signature. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

Different cover art.

Sylvester, or The Wicked Uncle was originally published as ACE K-226 (1965). Note that this edition uses the same cover art as ACE K-226.

Listed as "A D. E. Stevenson Romance."

ACE Cameo series - No. 7.

Original cover art for A Taste of Murder by Iosbel Lambot. Gouache on illustration board. Image size 13.5" x 18.5." Signed (illegibly) as John (Dublin or Dillon).

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