#Pulp Fiction
Quotes about pulp-fiction
Pulp fiction, a term that evokes a sense of gritty storytelling and vivid imagination, represents a genre that has captivated audiences for decades. Originating from the inexpensive fiction magazines of the early 20th century, pulp fiction is characterized by its sensational, fast-paced narratives and often lurid subject matter. This genre encompasses a wide array of themes, from crime and adventure to science fiction and horror, each story crafted to thrill and entertain. People are drawn to quotes from pulp fiction because they encapsulate the raw energy and boldness that define these tales. These quotes often reflect themes of love, courage, and the human condition, albeit through a lens of heightened drama and intensity. The allure of pulp fiction lies in its ability to transport readers to worlds where the stakes are high, and the characters are larger than life. Whether it's a hard-boiled detective navigating the seedy underbelly of a city or a hero embarking on a perilous journey, the quotes from pulp fiction resonate with those who appreciate the art of storytelling that is both unrestrained and unapologetically vivid.
I edited that [men's adventure] stuff, I read it all. I went from that to The Saturday Evening Post. The very first day at the Post, I edited a piece by John O’Hara and Hannah Arendt. She said, ‘Come on, vat are you doink?’“I said, ‘You’re okay Arendt, but you’re no Walter Kaylin.
Along with death trek and survival stories, yarns about tough cops who had embarked on county cleanups were surefire; also guaranteed to please were pieces that had anything to do with islands—storming them, hiding out on them, buying them at bargain rates, becoming GI king of them. (My favorite, written by the great Walter Kaylin, had to do with a seaman who took charge of one and went about ruling it while sitting on the shoulders of a weird little chum with whom he had washed ashore.)
My best friend and I got the idea about two guys who don’t get along, they’re at each other’s throats, but if they don’t keep the business running, they’re going to end up dead quickly. Plus, there’s supernatural elements. We’re excited. It’s inspired by pulp fiction movies we’ve seen as kids. I don’t care if we have a small audience; we just want to have a good time publishing it.
Tono Phul used to entertain his guests by having the Filipino break two by fours in half with his karate chops. I saw him break a desk apart that way. Once, Tono Phul put him in a cage with an orangutan. The Filipino broke the ape’s neck and then kicked it to death. He was the worst thing that ever came down the pike, and when Tono Phul had him tie me to a pool table and work me over, I was sure my time had come.
Bosch had left Nigeria with his infamous Butcher Boys—assorted sizes, shapes and colors, but all killers for a price—when his scheme to take over a native village backfired. He had figured on cleaning up by selling the village girls in the Congo but found himself dodging spears, knives and related items of cutlery instead.
Do I have to do everything myself?" The cry was a soul-freezing mixture of rage and torment. "Ain’t there no one to stop asking questions and just do my bidding? By God, I’ll kill and kill and kill and kill and never stop killing if people don’t do what I say. I’ll beat you dummies till the blood runs out of your eyes. I’ll tie every man on this godforsaken island to a tree and he’ll bark like a dog for me to throw him a bone.
The Chinese went to their knees trying desperately to get their rifles into action, but the Mongols were on them too fast. Abusing their horses cruelly, they drove them right in among the riflemen, and men were kicked, stamped upon and died beneath frantic hooves.