{"product_id":"original-pulp-sci-fi-paperback-cover-art-painting-signed-rao","title":"Original Pulp Sci-Fi Paperback Cover Art Painting, Signed Sam RAO.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal mid-century pulp science fiction \/ noir publishing production artwork featuring a dramatic surrealist composition with an oversized revolver, cosmic star-map background, and trench-coated figure rendered in classic hardboiled pulp style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an authentic hand-painted production art board created for commercial printing reproduction, likely for a paperback novel or digest pulp publication dating from the 1950s–1970s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original board retains extensive handwritten publishing and printer instructions including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Deepetch to size”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“4 Colour Set”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Including bleed”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003espine measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“20 Block Pulls”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolour correction notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese technical annotations strongly indicate this was the master production artwork used in the offset printing process for a vintage paperback or magazine cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork displays exceptional mid-century noir and speculative fiction aesthetics, blending psychological symbolism, crime imagery, and cosmic sci-fi visuals highly associated with classic pulp illustration art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned “RAO” lower left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage production-used condition with visible age toning, discoloration, tape residue, edge wear, handling marks, and minor surface imperfections to mounting board. Artwork area retains strong colour saturation and outstanding display appeal. Sold unframed and as found.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal hand-painted production artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage publishing mechanical \/ paste-up board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned “RAO”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-century pulp sci-fi noir aesthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten printing instructions present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind original artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely gouache, tempera, or mixed media on board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensons ( Art ) Length: 8.5 in xHeight: 14.5 in. Board: L; 13.5 in x H: 21 in .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. buyers are responsible for import duties, tariffs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEO Meta Tag:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal pulp sci-fi paperback cover art painting signed RAO with authentic vintage publishing production notes and surreal noir illustration imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Éco-Dépôt Montréal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45121126039734,"sku":null,"price":531.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/7151\/6854\/files\/IMG-5912-Ph.jpg?v=1778618814","url":"https:\/\/ecodepotmontreal.com\/en-us\/products\/original-pulp-sci-fi-paperback-cover-art-painting-signed-rao","provider":"Éco-Dépôt Montréal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}