# Pulp Fiction Literature Makeovers Literature Gets a Shot of Adrenaline with These Pulp Covers By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulp-covers References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/02/classic-novels-pulp-fiction.html) & [pulptheclassics](http://www.pulptheclassics.com/) It's pretty hard in this era of smartphones, social media and constant information overload to get someone interested in a few literary classics; that's where these awesome pulp covers come into play. The 'Pulp! The Classics' initiative gives [classic literary works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opus-classics) like The Great Gatsby, Robinson Crusoe, and [Pride and Prejudice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jane-austen-festival) an adrenaline shot in the arm. The pulp covers are designed to look like the pulp fiction (not the Tarantino movie) serials of the earlier half of the 20th century that featured excess and violent content typically printed on rough unfinished paper. Despite reinventing the pulp covers for modern times, the text inside remains entirely untouched and unabridged, ensuring that readers experience these stories as they were originally intended by their original authors. Pulp! The Classics will be releasing these classic novel with their unique pulp covers throughout 2013. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pulp Fiction Makeovers:** Transforming classic literature with pulp covers to attract modern readers. - **Adrenaline-infused Literature:** Injecting excitement and intrigue into classic novels with pulp design. - **Nostalgic Pulp Revival:** Bringing back the aesthetic of vintage pulp fiction in modern book covers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Book Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to refresh classic literature and appeal to new audiences. - **Graphic Design:** Creating visually stunning book covers that captivate readers and convey a sense of adventure. - **Cultural Heritage Preservation:** Preserving the original content of classic literature while introducing new visual elements to engage contemporary readers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lively Literary Character Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-literature.md) - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Handmade Novel-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literature-candles.md) - [Unique Book-Inspired Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-shaped-fans.md) - [Storytelling Literary Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotto-fragrances-literature-collection.md) - [Book-Themed Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies.md) - [AI-Powered Choose-Your-Own Adventure Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbrary-gpt.md) - [Advanced Literary Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literary-apps.md)