The Microwave Factor (1983)

The Microwave Factor, by Aaron Fletcher (Leisure, 1983); cover art by Ron Lesser. Fletcher also penned the better-known, Australia-set Outback Saga.

Isle for a Stranger (1968)

Isle for a Stranger, by Dorothy Mackie Low (Ace, 1968). Cover art by Ron Lesser.

Artist’s Model Lisa Karan

From The Art of Ron Lesser Volume 1: Deadly Dames and Sexy Sirens, edited by Robert Deis, Bill Cunningham, and J. Kingston Pierce (Pulp 2.0, 2023)

Marilyn Monroe in “Heat”

Painting by Ron Lesser. Click for an enlargement.

Lament for a Lousy Lover (1967)

With cover art by Ron Lesser.

Forever Sophia (1979)

With cover art by Ron Lesser.

Firepower Film Poster, 1979

Art by Ron Lesser.

Beat Not the Bones (Avon, 1966)

With cover art by Ron Lesser.

“The Disputed Trail,” by Ron Lesser

This was painted from a photograph, taken in the mid 1960s, of Eric Von Schmidt, the son of Harold Von Schmidt, one of Lesser’s favorite artists. “The Disputed Trail” is available from the Going to the Sun Gallery in Whitefish, Montana.

Never Love a Call Girl, Back Cover

Artwork by Ron Lesser. You can see the front cover here.

Atomic Blonde (2017)

Painting by Ron Lesser.

Ryan’s Daughter Newspaper Promotion (1970)

Original paperback art by Ron Lesser. The model was Lesser’s wife, Claudia.

The Temptress (1966)

Original paperback art by Ron Lesser. The model was Lesser’s wife, Claudia.

Curtains for a Lover (1962)

Original paperback art by Ron Lesser. The model was Lesser’s wife, Claudia.

Goodly Heritage (1986)

Goodly Heritage, by Beverly McGlamry (Ballantine). Cover art by Ron Lesser.

Cover Stories (1980)

Original paperback art by Ron Lesser.

Flowers of Betrayal (1981)

Original paperback art by Ron Lesser.