The Golden Rooms, paperback cover 1960

"The Golden Rooms" is a paperback cover illustration painted in 1960 by Robert Maguire (1921-2005). The artwork depicts a muscular, bare-chested man brandishing a club in a threatening pose. A woman, seated and partially draped in a fur, looks on with apprehension. The scene evokes a primal, prehistoric setting with its earthy tones and stark imagery, suggesting a narrative of danger and conflict. This illustration, characteristic of the pulp fiction genre, likely graced the cover of a paperback novel published in the 1960s, captivating readers with its raw and dramatic portrayal of the story.