The Ephemerist

Thriving in the margins since 2002…

Great minds think alike…

or, “How fickle the ways of inspiration are”. These were sent to me recently. Above, the cover of Startling Stories, november 1939 issue (sadly, I haven’t been able to find out who did this wonderful cover); below, Charles Addams, somewhat later…

I think it’s pretty remarkable that the pulp cover is more unsettling than the Addams cartoon. With my apologies for the bad quality of the latter scan.

(artwork © Charles Addams estate)

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2 Responses to “Great minds think alike…”

• Ben
  March 21st, 2008 20:05
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  This is a brilliant juxtaposition. I know both images well, as I am an Addams enthusiast and I had the other on a calendar when I was around 12. I never matched them up! Nice job.

  Ben

• Ben
  March 21st, 2008 20:06
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  BTW you will most easily recall me as the behind
  http://floatinglightbulb.blogspot.com/

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