Spitfires by Beril Becker (5 results)
Published by Pyramid Books. New York: Pyramid Books, Inc. 1964
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS, webster, U.S.A.GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS
Contact seller5-star sellerPaperback. first edition thus. X-1010 very good, creases Cover art by Jack Thurston. paperback.
Published by Pyramid Books. New York: Pyramid Books, Inc. 1953
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS, webster, U.S.A.GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS
Contact seller5-star sellerPaperback. first edition. G-86 very good , creases paperback.
Published by Pyramid
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Atlanta
Contact seller5-star sellerUnknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Published by pyramid book, 1953
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS, webster, U.S.A.GRAHAM HOLROYD, BOOKS
Contact seller5-star sellerPaperback. first PB. 86, very good -fine, , reading crease romantic adventure novel, paperback.
Published by Pyramid 1953
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: My Book Heaven, Alameda, U.S.A.My Book Heaven
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst Printing. Pyramid G86. Very Good condition. "The Spitfires (Whirlwind in Petticoats)" by Beril Becker is a vintage paperback novel, part of the "Pyramid Giant" line of pulp fiction releases (book number G86), priced at 35 cents (39¢ in Canada). It was marketed with sensational appeal, bearing the tagline: "The story of two… sisters who believed in 'free love'" This cover and subtitle position the book as a melodramatic, possibly scandalous tale typical of mid-20th-century pulp fiction. These novels often emphasized themes of romance, rebellion, and taboo behavior, aimed at adult readers seeking titillation or escape. From the cover illustration-featuring a glamorous blonde draped over a man while another woman watches-it's clear the story centers on romantic entanglements, sexual tension, and likely moral dilemmas. About Beril Becker: Beril Becker was a mid-century author and editor, known for writing both fiction and non-fiction. His fiction, like The Spitfires, typically fit into the pulp or paperback original genre that flourished in the 1950s and '60s, often focusing on risqué or socially provocative themes. This edition is labeled "Revised", indicating it may have been edited from an earlier version, possibly retitled or toned down/up depending on the publisher's market.
