Lesbian pulp fiction was far more popular than stories about gay men, due to their appeal to heterosexual men. In the early to mid-20th century popular pulp fiction titles included rather risqué publications about the sexual exploits of lesbian and gay couples.īeginning in the 1930s, these pulp fiction books were sold in bus stations, newsstands, and general stores.
Pulp fiction is a popular and cheap way to produce books of low quality for mass consumption.