Can you recommend some 50s pulp fiction books?

One example could be 'The Price of Salt' by Patricia Highsmith. It has elements that touch on bisexuality within a pulp - style narrative.

One well - known gay pulp fiction book is 'The City and the Pillar' by Gore Vidal. It was quite revolutionary for its time in exploring homosexual themes.

Another great one is 'Peyton Place' by Grace Metalious. It delved into the secrets and scandals of a small town, which was quite a characteristic of pulp fiction. It was very popular when it was first published and had a great influence on the genre.

Another one is 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' by Jules Verne. This book is full of thrilling adventures as the characters explore the unknown underground world. It's a classic in French literature that has that pulp fiction feel with its exciting plot twists.

Another could be 'Hatchet' by Gary Paulsen. It's about a boy who has to survive in the wilderness alone after a plane crash. It's full of outdoor survival elements and is a great example of outdoor - themed pulp - like fiction.

Sure. 'The Getaway' by Jim Thompson is a great example of urban pulp fiction. It's set in a city and has all the elements of a gritty, fast - moving story. 'The Friends of Eddie Coyle' is another one. It delves deep into the criminal underworld of an urban area. Also, 'Hard Case Crime' series often features stories that fall into the urban pulp fiction category, with their focus on crime, mystery, and urban settings.

No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy. It has a dark and violent undertone, with complex characters and a plot full of twists and turns, somewhat similar to the unpredictable nature of Pulp Fiction.

One well - known lesbian pulp fiction is 'The Price of Salt' by Patricia Highsmith. It's a significant work in this genre, exploring the relationship between two women in a nuanced way.

Well, 'The Vampire Chronicles' series by Anne Rice also fall under this category. These books are full of richly developed vampire characters and their complex relationships. Also, 'Let the Right One In' has a unique take on vampire stories. It's not your typical vampire pulp, but it has elements of that genre and is very engaging.

Another example could be 'Dancer from the Dance' by Andrew Holleran. It delves into the hedonistic gay life in New York City during a particular era, with vivid descriptions of the nightlife, relationships, and the search for identity within the gay community.