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Smuggler's Lady

Covers of the Week #13: Walter Popp

Posted on July 4, 2021October 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Covers of the Week #13 spotlights covers by Walter Popp. Popp was a prolific artist known for designing covers for various romance genres, including Gothic, Regency, and historical romances.

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Artist: Walter Popp

Walter Popp was an incredibly talented artist and commercial illustrator. Popp was part of the cohort of pulp genre masters who subsequently designed covers for Gothic, Regency, and historical romances, including bodice rippers and epic novels.

He exhibited remarkable productivity for Zebra and Warner Books.

During the latter phase of his professional journey, Popp joined forces with his spouse Marie to create exceptionally beautiful romantic covers that evoke sensations of happiness and ardor.

The Covers

For the week of July 5 to July 11, here are a few Walter Popp romance covers to appreciate.

passion's web walter popp
Passion’s Web, Cassie Edwards, Zebra, 1984, Walter Popp cover art
the wicked cousin walter popp
The Wicked Cousin, Zabrina Faire, Warner, 1980
The Infidel walter popp
The Infidel, Georgia Elizabeth Taylor, Popular Library, 1980,
Smuggler's Lady  walter popp
Smuggler’s Lady, Jane Feather, Zebra, 1986

Your Opinion

What do you think of these romance covers by Walter Popp? Have you read any of these books? Which of our picks do you like the best, if any?

Do you have suggestions or requests for future Covers of the Week themes you’d like to see on Sweet Savage Flame? Let us know, and we’ll do our best to create a gallery of stunning art!

Please drop a comment, and let’s talk romance.

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2 thoughts on “Covers of the Week #13: Walter Popp”

  1. Mary Anne Landers says:
    July 4, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    Thanks, Jacqueline. Lovely covers!

    For more cover art by Walter and Marie Popp, check out their official website: https://www.poppfineart.com

    Reply
    1. jacquelinediaz says:
      July 5, 2021 at 2:24 pm

      Thank you Mary Anne for adding the link.
      I plan on dedicating a page to Walter and Marie fairly soon.

      Just uploaded one of your great reviews!

      Reply

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