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This week: New Pulp Fiction Edited by: Vivian  
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Pulp fiction meant inexpensive books and magazines made from cheap paper. Readers could escape into those pages containing daring adventure. But, what is "new pulp"?
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New Pulp Fiction: Modernization of the Past
During the first half of the 20th century, stories called pulp fiction brought adventure, excitement, and stories, which acted as “a distraction during wars, national economic hardships, and the growing pains of settling into a more industrialized world.” (“Introducing … ‘New Pulp,’ The Writer, July 2019) The name “pulp fiction” came from the paper used to print the books and magazines, made with high pulp which made cheap, thin paper that tore and disintegrated easily. Modern writers take the foundation of larger-than-life protagonists, antagonists, and action and create new pulp fiction.
According to Goodreads, pulp fiction can be characterized as "fast-paced, plot-oriented storytelling of a linear nature with clearly defined, larger than life protagonists and antagonists, creative descriptions, clever use of turns of phrase and other aspects of writing that add to the intensity and pacing of the story." Pro Se Productions continues the explanation by stating pulp fiction contains simplistic yet layered storytelling with a one-two punch of dialogue and action. Its over-the-top action, characters, and resolutions made readers believe in the impossible, the amazing, the fantastic, and the incredible.
Pulp fiction includes infamous villains and square-jawed heroes without weaknesses, except, maybe, for the blonde bombshells. Some popular characters from the original pulp fiction era include the following: Buck Roger, Conan the Barbarian, Domino Lady, John Carter of Mars, Tarzan, Zorro, The Shadow, Hopalong Cassidy, The Avenger, Perry Mason, Nancy Drew, and Mike Hammer. Love and romance magazines of the past were forms of pulp fiction.
"New Pulp,” fiction written with the same sensibilities, linear storytelling, pattern of conflict, and phrases of original Pulp, is crafted by modern writers, artists, and publishers. Stories are either original characters or new tales of established characters from the pulp from the past.
New Pulp covers multi-genre, mixing one or more genres into one, or mystery, science fiction, or fantasy. But, all New Pulp works will contain heroic heroes, villainous villains, fast-paced action, and over-the-top adventure, making interesting, fun reads.
Sources:
Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/genres/pulp)
Pro Se Productions (http://prose-press.com/what-is-new-pulp)
The Writer, July 2019, pages 26-28
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